Buxton Crescent, Georgian residential building in Buxton, England.
Buxton Crescent is a Georgian residential building with a curved southeast-facing facade that houses hotels, lodging accommodations, and an assembly room featuring a painted ceiling. The structure comprises interconnected sections that form a unified architectural complex in the town center.
Architect John Carr of York designed this building for the fifth Duke of Devonshire, with construction completed between 1780 and 1789. The project emerged during Buxton's rise as a fashionable spa destination in England.
The assembly rooms on the ground floor were the heart of social life in 18th-century Buxton, where visitors and locals gathered for events and entertainment. These spaces shaped how people experienced the town during its time as a fashionable destination.
The building now operates as a luxury hotel with 80 rooms and offers spa facilities using thermal mineral water. Visitors can explore the space through guided tours arranged at the visitor center located on-site.
The building includes grand stables originally designed to house over 100 horses, reflecting the importance of horse travel and transport during this era. These extensive stables reveal the infrastructure needed to accommodate guests during extended stays.
Location: High Peak
Inception: 1789
Architects: John Carr
GPS coordinates: 53.25900,-1.91400
Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:41
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