Buxton Town Hall

Buxton Town Hall is a town hall built in 1889 on Market Place that copies the style of French château architecture. It features a mansard roof, Venetian windows, and a central clock tower topped with a cupola, with exterior walls made from locally quarried millstone grit.

The original Market Hall was destroyed by fire in 1885, after which architect William Pollard designed the replacement building. The new town hall opened in 1889 at the same location.

The building reflects Buxton's role as a prosperous market town with architecture that conveyed civic pride to local residents. Inside, the spaces were designed to bring people together for council meetings and public gatherings.

The building sits directly on Market Place in central Buxton and is easy to reach from the main streets. The surrounding square has parking and connects to other local shops and services within walking distance.

The open arcades that originally framed the outer edges of the building were later enclosed and converted into interior rooms. The clock in the tower was also a gift from Duke of Devonshire's tenants, reflecting ties to the family that owned much of the surrounding land.

Location: High Peak

GPS coordinates: 53.25693,-1.91404

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:01