St Anns Well, Grade II listed water well in Buxton, England
The thermal spring at St Anns Well releases one million liters of water daily at a constant temperature of 27 degrees Celsius.
Mary Queen of Scots visited the well multiple times between 1573 and 1584 while under guard, seeking treatment for her rheumatism.
The well participates in the annual Buxton Well Dressing Festival, where local residents decorate it with intricate flower petal designs.
Visitors can collect free spring water directly from the source, located at the base of The Slopes opposite The Crescent and Natural Baths.
The water emerging from St Anns Well originates from rainfall that fell approximately 5,000 years ago and contains high levels of magnesium.
Location: High Peak
GPS coordinates: 53.25856,-1.91482
Latest update: May 11, 2025 15:05
Buxton Crescent
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Buxton Opera House
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Old Hall Hotel
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The Slopes
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1-6, The Square
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Cavendish Arcade, Buxton
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Grosvenor House Hotel
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The Old Club House
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The George Public House and George Mansions
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Grove Hotel and Grove Parade
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War Memorial on the Slopes
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Samuel Turner Memorial Drinking Fountain
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Natural Mineral Baths
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Pump Room
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The Savoy Hotel
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The Old Court House shops and restaurant
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Postbox at the junction with Water Street
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2A, 2B, and 2-5, Hall Bank
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Drinking Well at Devonshire Royal Hospital
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Building to the south east of Devonshire Royal Hospital
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Columbine
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Number 4 Cavendish Circus
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6, Hall Bank
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1-9, The Quadrant
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Numbers 1-6 The Colonnade
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The Conservatory
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The Chequers
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12 stone urns and linking walls and steps
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