Living in Buxton

Buxton's a beautiful, small and friendly town with lots of character

Nightlife

There are lots of pubs, bars and restaurants in Buxton.

If you feel like a good sing along, try The Railway - it has some great karaoke nights, fantastic student discounts and some of the best value food in Buxton.

Buxton's nightclub, Level 2, is right in the middle of town - it's open until late, playing cheesy music, dance and R 'n' B.

If you like live music, there are lost of pubs and bars in Buxton that host live music nights, with a range of styles from jazz and soul to new bands from the Buxton area.

And our Students' Union organises some great student nights in Buxton every Wednesday.

If you want a bigger night out, then you're only about an hour from cities like Manchester and Derby. The Trafford Centre in Manchester has a 20-screen cinema, Laser Quest and an 18-lane bowling alley. As well as over 60 bars, restaurants and cafes.

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Culture and the arts

Buxton's got a thriving arts scene. Buxton Opera House is one of the UK's leading theatres, and also hosts gigs, as well as some films. And you can get great value tickets too with your student card.

In the summer, Buxton gets 'festival fever', hosting lots of festivals including the Buxton Festival, Fringe Theatre Festival and The Four Four Time Festival of Live Music.

Eating out

You'll find lots of places to eat in Buxton, with all sorts of food on offer, including Italian, Indian, Chinese and Thai, as well as well-known names like Pizza Express. There's a variety of coffee shops too and, of course, there are lots of late night take away places.

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Shopping

As well as familiar high street names like New Look, Next and Game, there are some great individual shops selling everything from local food to designer clothes.

In the Cavendish Arcade, you'll find shops selling crafts, fashion, antiques and books. And there's The Old Court House too which sells everything from fashion, to babywear, toys and homeware.

Buxton has markets every Tuesday and Saturday, plus a monthly Farmers' Market and an annual continental market with traders from all over Europe.

But if you're short of a real shopping fix, the Trafford Centre in Manchester is only about an hour away. There are hundreds of shops, many with great student discounts.

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The outdoors and day trips

Buxton's on the edge of the Peak District National Park with moorland, woodland and hills nearby. And the popular tourist towns of Ashbourne, Bakewell and Matlock are nearby.

So if you're into activities like rock climbing, horse riding, pot holing, paragliding or water sports you'll be in your element. And there are some great places to visit nearby including Alton Towers - the biggest theme park in the UK - Chatsworth and the caverns in Castleton.

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