Buxton Antique Hunting Weekend 2011
| Dates | 7th – 9th October |
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| Location | Buxton |
| Prices | £229 per person £25 single supplement |
Friday - Meet and Greet
Meet at the hotel for a welcome reception and three course meal, followed by an entertaining talk by Adam Partridge.
Saturday - Buxton Antiques Fair
No trip to Buxton is complete without visiting the historic Pavilion Gardens, founded in 1871 and since beautifully restored. The Buxton Antiques Fair will contain pieces of interest to everyone, from the new collector to the seasoned expert.
23 acres of pleasure gardens surrounding the building will provide visitors with a lovely stroll to compare new treasures.
Sunday - Chatsworth House
The famous Chatsworth House is an enchanting place to visit at any time of year. In October, the spectacular views from the windows will show the extensive gardens, described by Alan Titchmarsh as “one of the best and most vibrant gardens in Great Britain”, awash with autumnal colour.
Bess of Hardwick began building her Tudor mansion here in 1553, but the house we see now was extensively rebuilt in the late seventeenth century by the 6th Duke of Devonshire. Several more Regency bedrooms were recently restored and reopened (in March 2011), giving visitors a new perspective on the history of the house.
The house also contains a unique collection of paintings, sculpture, books and artefacts, priceless in value. Keep an eye out for Jan van de Vaardt’s convincing trompe l’oeil painting of a violin and bow “hanging” from the door of the State Music Room.
The group will have a private guided tour through the house, explaining the art, architecture and history of the building.
Buxton Town
The highest market town in Britain, Buxton enjoys a wonderful location on the edge of the Peak District, right on the banks of the River Wye.
The town was developed by the Romans, who named it for the goddess believed to inhabit the spring which has made the town famous. Since then, the Dukes of Devonshire in the eighteenth century and the Victorians in the nineteenth ensured that Buxton remained a centre for relaxation and entertainment- as well as introducing beautiful architecture to the town’s Roman layout.
Staying at – The Palace Hotel Buxton
The Palace Hotel was designed by the Duke of Devonshire’s architect, Henry Currey, and has remained one of the most lovely buildings in central Buxton since it was built in 1868. There are 122 light and airy bedrooms, which retain the charm of the old building, yet with comfortable modern fittings.
As befits a spa town, The Palace also houses the Beauty Rooms, where spa treatments are available, specialising in therapeutic skin care. There is also a health club available for visitors, including a 14 metre swimming pool as well as a fitness suite, sauna, steam room and sunbed.
Dinner and breakfast will be served in the Dovedale Restaurant within the hotel building, an elegant space in keeping with the Victorian setting of the town and the hotel. The Lounge Bar, a circular bar at the centre of the hotel, will be available until visitors wish to retire.