Coordinates: 53°15′32″N 1°54′40″W / 53.259°N 1.911°W
Buxton | |
Buxton from Solomon's Temple looking north | |
Buxton shown within Derbyshire | |
Population | 20,836 (2001 Census) |
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OS grid reference | SK059735 |
District | High Peak |
Shire county | Derbyshire |
Region | East Midlands |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | BUXTON |
Postcode district | SK17 |
Dialling code | 01298 |
EU Parliament | East Midlands |
UK Parliament | High Peak |
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Buxton is a spa town in Derbyshire, England. It is the highest market town in England. Buxton is near to Cheshire and Staffordshire. Buxton is described as "the gateway to the Peak District National Park". Buxton is also close to Manchester.