# The Pavilion Gardens, Buxton — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > A welcoming park where families can enjoy picnics on the grass, explore playground areas, and grab refreshments at the onsite restaurant, with full facilities including accessible toilets and baby changing. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/buxton/attractions/the-pavilion-gardens (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Park 🐾 Dogs Welcome # The Pavilion Gardens St Johns Road [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1313920588642607274&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Pavilion Gardens, Buxton](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/100740376946969916350) **In short:** The Pavilion Gardens is a park in Buxton, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 9,030 Google reviews, with dogs welcome. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About The Pavilion Gardens A welcoming park where families can enjoy picnics on the grass, explore playground areas, and grab refreshments at the onsite restaurant, with full facilities including accessible toilets and baby changing. ## What's nearby - Pavilion Arts Centre next door - The Octagon Hall next door - Buxton Opera House next door Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free car park - ✓Paid car park - ✓Free street - ✓Paid street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet - ✓Accessible seating ### Payment - ✓Credit cards - ✓Debit cards - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Ergun Sahillioglu](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/117245739373201371004/reviews) ★★★★★ Rich Victorian's entertainment place with all the imagination and money from the industrial revolution. Clean and free toilets, mainly wheelchair accessible. A wonderful park rain or shine. Would highly recommend. · via Google [Christopher Gulley](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/101117178323855884106/reviews) ★★★★★ One of my favourite days out for a ride on Northern Rail trains, on a Sunday we have to start from Wigan as trains from Southport do not start until far too late. Approaching the Pavilion Gardens building kn foot is always impressive. Always a beautiful display of tropical plants inside the enclosed area and also a nice fish pool, well stocked with Carp. After walking through the enclosed gardens there is a good restaurant followed by a retail with plenty of craft and specialist stalls. Once through the indoor areas there is a large outdoor park area with picturesque stream and a number of friendly Canada Geese with this year's broods of goslings. Having walked through the park you are back into the town with it's lovely buildings and architecture and a plethora of smaller shops and cafes. Altogether, a lovely day out. · via Google [Mon S](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/108656085259660899952/reviews) ★★★★★ We visited on a beautiful sunny day and had a fantastic time. While the park isn’t massive, it is beautifully kept and very family-friendly. It did get quite packed between 2 pm and 5 pm, but that’s to be expected given how nice the weather was! The Miniature Train The miniature train is absolutely fantastic! My child loved it so much we had to go on it twice. It costs £2.50 per person and you get two laps around the park—it’s a really cute experience and well worth it. The Pavilion & Food We stopped by the Pavilion itself and were pleasantly surprised by the art on display; there were some lovely pieces at very decent prices. There is also a cafe and a dedicated ice cream pavilion on-site. · via Google [MKeegs2025](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/109969782695871544469/reviews) ★★★★★ We didn't fully know what to expect we just did a quick detour and we weren't disappointed. Lovely gardens to stroll around, lots of different plants to see, trees to identify (they had name plaques which we thought was a good idea!) Nice little waters etc. Overall a lovely little hour or 2 passed just a nice relaxing stroll around. Lovely little shop we bought a couple of gifts from. And we also visited the cafe- this was the most disappointing. All of the premade food options contained mayonnaise which meant I personally couldn't eat them, but other than that, reasonably priced, good choice of fillings, selection of cakes and smaller bits too if you wished. Neither of the 2 car park paying machines were working on the day we visited. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x487a2e8f69089609:0x123bfbd05d1d60aa!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Visitors say this park features beautifully maintained gardens, a lovely plant conservatory, and a variety of shops and cafes. They also highlight the clean, free public toilets and the ample activities for children, including a play area and a miniature railway. Guests mention the friendly staff and the relaxing atmosphere, making it a great place for a stroll or a family day out. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** Saint John's Road, Buxton, SK17 6BE [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=53.2582383%2C-1.9185890) **Category** Parks & Play Areas **Guest rating** 4.6 / 5 (9,030 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Setting** Indoor & outdoor **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Destination** Buxton [More attractions in Buxton](https://staycation.co.uk/buxton/attractions) ★ 4.6 (9,030 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.paviliongardens.co.uk?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01298 23114](tel:0129823114) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Buxton **Postcode** SK17 6BE **Payment** Cards, Contactless **Plus Code** 9C5W735J+7H [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x487a2e8f69089609:0x123bfbd05d1d60aa!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487a2e8f69089609:0x123bfbd05d1d60aa!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487a2e8f69089609:0x123bfbd05d1d60aa!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Buxton Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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The Pavilion Gardens suits all ages. ### Is The Pavilion Gardens wheelchair accessible? The Pavilion Gardens has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at The Pavilion Gardens? Yes: free car park, paid car park, free street parking and paid street parking. ### How do I contact The Pavilion Gardens? 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