Buxton, Spa town in High Peak, England
Buxton is a spa town and unparished area in the highlands of Derbyshire, England, spreading across gentle hills and broad valleys. Georgian buildings define the center, while parks and gardens line the slopes around it.
Roman troops founded a settlement here in the first century because of the warm springs they used for healing baths. In the eighteenth century the Duke of Devonshire redeveloped the site as a spa town modeled after Bath.
The spa town takes its name from Old English words meaning stream and boundary stones, reflecting the spring water that has drawn visitors here for centuries. Locals still fill bottles at the public fountain, and many travelers stop to taste the mineral water that flows freely.
Walking trails begin at the edge of town and lead into the surrounding hills, which can become slippery in wet weather. A large public park sits beside the center and offers level paths for strolling.
The spring flows year-round at the same temperature and produces steam in winter that rises above the stone pavilion. Some visitors bring containers to take the water home with them.
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