Buxton, which is a spa town that is located in Derbyshire in England, is the highest elevated market town in the whole area of England. Buxton is close to Cheshire and to Staffordshire, as well as many other locations, which makes it an ideal location to vacation in for people who have a limited time and a limited interest in the town, but are interested in the surrounding areas - which means the towns, the activities and the greenery, and who want to make the most of their time in Buxton, so their vacation will be as enjoyable as it can be.
Buxton is famous for its many landmarks, which include the Poole's Caver, which is a limestone cavern that is open to the viewing public, which is 2 million years old. It is also known by the name Poole's Hole, and is a natural cave that is located to the south of Buxton, in the Peak district. The cavern serves as a natural part of the Wye system, and is thought to have been used by robbers to hide in, after or before robbing travellers, so they may elude the local police and disgruntled vigilantes.
Another major attraction is St. Ann's Well, and the Buxton Opera House, which offers various musical activities throughout the day, as well as theater plays - both well known and lesser know, which visitors of Buxton can enjoy when visiting the town. Another attraction is the University of Derby, which is located at one of the town's oldest still standing buildings, which you can visit if you are interested in the town's local history and development, as well as the local architecture and its development over the years.
Other local attractions include the Buxton railway station, which was designed by Joseph Paxton - the man who designed the Park Road layout, and is famous for his creation of the Crystal Palace in London. Other points of attraction include the local Pavilion Gardens, which were designed by Jeffry Wyattville, and the National Baths which were constructed by Henry Currey. The Natural Baths are located on top of what once was the place of a genuine Roman Baths establishment.
Another interesting thing you might want to visit is the Pump Room, which was established by Currey during 1884, and is just across The Crescent, which was modelled after Bath's Royal Crescent - it was designed by John Carr, and has irregular buildings, which were built around the 1780s.
Another interesting point of attraction is the Palace Hotel, which was built around 1868 and holds about 120 rooms, and is part of what defines Buxton's skyline. The Palace hotel is located right next to the old railway station - on a hill.
Other points of attraction include the Old Hall Hotel, which is one of the oldest buildings in Buxton, and was built by the 6th Earl of Shrewsbury - George Talbot, who are famous for jailing the Queen of the Scots, Mary, together with his then wife.
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