SusanSeattle
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Next summer, I have a week in England after time with my mom and before I meet up with my family for some additional traveling. After a bunch of searching, I've decided to spend the time in Buxton, in the Peak district. I've wanted to visit Chatsworth House for a long time (and it's not high on my husband's interest list) and I like to be in a place with good countryside walks. I can take the train from London in about 3.5 hours and there are buses that will take me to the other places I'd like to go. I've also found a hotel that looks lovely - Roseleigh at Buxton.
I'm planning on going to Chatsworth House, Thornbridge Hall Gardens, and possibly Haddon Hall. For walks, I'm thinking of the Monsal Trail and Goyt Valley. It also looks like there is plenty to see in Buxton - the Pavilion, the Dome at the university, The Buxton Museum and Art Gallery, to name a few. The Buxton Festival (opera, literary events, music, plays, etc.) also begins at the end of my stay.
I would love to hear if you've been to the area and have any favorite places or restaurants.
I'm planning on going to Chatsworth House, Thornbridge Hall Gardens, and possibly Haddon Hall. For walks, I'm thinking of the Monsal Trail and Goyt Valley. It also looks like there is plenty to see in Buxton - the Pavilion, the Dome at the university, The Buxton Museum and Art Gallery, to name a few. The Buxton Festival (opera, literary events, music, plays, etc.) also begins at the end of my stay.
I would love to hear if you've been to the area and have any favorite places or restaurants.