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About Paxton Suite

Welcome to Pavilion Arts Centre, Buxton’s historic performance venue formerly known as Paxton Suite. Now redeveloped, the building preserves its heritage while offering two intimate spaces: the Main Room with 360 seats (Main Room seating is retractable) and the Studio Theatre with 93 seats. Located behind Buxton Opera House, access is via St John’s Road or Water Street. This page helps you plan your visit with seating details, parking and transport info, and suggested nearby hotels and dining options to make your trip easier and more enjoyable.

Whether you’re catching a Buxton Festival, Buxton International Festival, Buxton Cinema, or a local community show, secure your seats with our easy, no-fuss service. We’ve got you covered with practical details and trusted affiliate hotel and restaurant partners to help you maximize your visit to Buxton and the Pavilion Arts Centre.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Formerly named Paxton Suite; renamed Pavilion Arts Centre in 2010 after redevelopment.
  • Two spaces: Main Room (360 seats) and Studio Theatre (93 seats); seating in the Main Room is retractable.
  • Location: behind Buxton Opera House; access via St John's Road or Water Street, Buxton, Derbyshire.
  • Parking: free after 6pm in the Pavilion Gardens car park; other on-street parking available; car access via Burlington Road.
  • Transit: Buxton Station is about a 10-minute walk from the venues; well-connected by rail and buses.
  • Nearby hotels include Old Hall Hotel, Buckingham Hotel, Palace Hotel Buxton, Best Western Lee Wood Hotel, Westminster Hotel.
  • Notable events hosted: Buxton Festival/Buxton International Festival and Buxton Cinema; frequent performances and community events at the PAC.
  • Renaming/demolition status: Paxton Suite was redeveloped and renamed Pavilion Arts Centre; the building remains standing and is a listed historic site.