The Slopes, Grade II listed garden in Buxton, England
The Slopes is a Grade II listed garden in Buxton with multiple terraced footpaths crossing a grassed slope between the Town Hall and St Ann's Well. The site faces historical buildings including The Crescent and connects the higher part of town to the town center.
Landscape architect Jeffry Wyatville designed the grounds in 1811 for William Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire, as walking grounds for hotel guests. The terraced layout reflected the town's growth as a spa resort with Georgian design principles.
The garden displays twelve Grade II listed limestone urns set on gritstone plinths, reflecting local Georgian architectural heritage. These stone pieces shape how visitors experience the space and show how the town values its historical design traditions.
The garden is accessible year-round and positioned centrally between higher Buxton and the town center with multiple transportation links nearby. The paths are laid out on a slope, so visitors should wear comfortable shoes and plan accordingly for the walking terrain.
A Met Office weather monitoring station operates on the grounds above the war memorial, collecting regional climate data. The location was chosen as a measurement point because of Buxton's elevation, which makes it valuable for weather research.
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