The Palace Hotel Buxton

The Palace Hotel and Spa is located in the spa town of Buxton, the highest market town in England (over 1000 feet above sea level), in the beautiful Peak District. The hotel was built in 1863, it was a prominent property in the town due to the grand architecture and impressive style, it was designed by Henry Currey, architect to the 7th Duke of Devonshire. The address is Palace Hotel Palace Road, Buxton SK17 6AG.

The Palace Hotel has an indoor pool, gym, sauna and steam rooms, and use of a spa (at extra cost). Buxton has many amazing architectural buildings, the Crescent that was built between 1780 and 1784, modelled on Bath's Royal Crescent, has just undergone a wonderful restoration. The Devonshire Dome, which was the world's largest unsupported dome with a diameter of 144 feet (44m), larger than the Pantheon, and St Peter's Basilica in Rome, and St Paul's Cathedral in London. The Buxton Opera House and Pavilion Gardens are a stones throw from the Palace Hotel.

There are many walks to choose from, the Goyt Valley is nearby and has amazing scenery, plus a walk to the Soloman's Temple through beautiful woodland will be on offer. For rainy days there is the Pools Cavern, an extensive limestone cavern to explore.