Following the postponed 2020 event due to the pandemic, Coach Tours UK magazine has confirmed a new date for an action-packed day in Buxton, Derbyshire.
Hosted at the Pavilion Gardens in Buxton, Derbyshire on Monday 5 September, Coach Tours UK Magazine is inviting coach operators and GTOs to attend this free Fam, aimed at providing an insight as to what is available for future group visits to Buxton and the surrounding area.
The full schedule will be:
Morning
9.00-9.15 Arrive at Pavilion Gardens Buxton for welcome tea and coffee
9.30-11.30 Welcome speeches, followed by Workshop with local attractions and companies on a speed dating format
Afternoon
Join a Discover Buxton Tour with local and knowledgeable guides for an in-depth, non-strenuous amble around lower Buxton which allows you to get up close and personal with the fascinating history and heritage of the lower town and its landmarks. Leaving from Pavilion Gardens you will see and hear the fascinating tale of the Elizabethan window writing, and then proceed to St Anne’s Well to sample the famous waters. Hear the history of the newly renovated Crescent and then go inside the Thermal baths, now the Cavendish Shopping Arcade, to see past and present nestling together. Next, we stop to see inside Clowes, a fascinating example of a Victorian pharmacy and then explore the former Devonshire Royal Hospital, now part of the University of Derby, to see the spectacular dome. The history of the Opera House follows a walk through the Pavilion Gardens Conservatory before returning along the promenade to admire the beautiful heritage-listed gardens. The full tour lasts approximately an hour.
There will be the possibility of a tour of the Opera House TBC (half hour). An audience with Mary Queen of Scots will take place at 3.30 pm, lasting for around 45 minutes. The Pavilion Gardens and Cavendish Arcade are close so people can return for shopping.
*Schedule and timings subject to change
This event is free to attend and is open to coach operators and group travel organisers. The only cost to attendees is getting to Buxton, and booking accommodation if required. A hotel will be offering a special event rate for anyone wishing to stay over on the weekend before the Monday event. Numbers are limited, so there is a maximum of two delegates from any company.
To secure your space on this superb event showcasing Buxton, please respond via email to editor@coachtoursuk.com including the details below or by calling Matthew Inglis on 01733 363 480.
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