I thought I'd go for a morning slot for this weeks Something For The Weekend, that fresh nip in the air keeps your mind sprightly to assess whats going on this weekend. First of all I ought to mention that we're currently now open weekdays from 9am - 8pm, giving you ample time to get all your orders and queries in. Get yourself in from work, settle down with a the poison of your choice and and choose some lovely insulation for the winter or some Christmas gifts for your loved ones. Simples!
For a walk this week we thought we'd take in a more urban surrounding, although a beautiful urban surrounding it is too! We're going to have a gander at the enchanting Derbyshire spa town of Buxton. It's said to have the highest elevation point of any market town in the country and is widely seen as the 'gateway to the Peak District'. The walk itself starts at The Crescent in the centre of town and see's you ending up around the Pavillon Gardens.
The 5th Duke of Devonshire built Buxton's famous Crescent as glorious accomodation for the town's spa visitors. One of the main features of the buildings are it's wide doorways, built to allow the fashinonable broad skirted dresses of the day to pass through. The Crescent houses shops, coffee rooms and assembly rooms.
Onwards and upwards along from The Crescent you'll find yourself coming up to the Natural Mineral Baths which were built on the site of the old Roman Baths, between 1851 and 1854. You can also quench your thirst by filling up your bottles with healthy Buxton Mineral Water at St.Annes Well, which was said to have healed the ill folk of Buxton in Medieval times.
Further on down your walk you'll hit the Opera House. The Theatre manages to put on around 450 shows a year and is also home to the International Gilbert and Sullivan Festival. The Opera House was opened in 1903 and in 1927 it was used as a Cinema.
At point 14 of the walk you'll find yourself coming into the market place, which predates the famous Crescent. It's officially the highest market place in England, so make sure you take your breathing apparatus with you!
As you saunter along you'll also get to take in St. Annes Church, Grin Low Woods, Broad Walk and then finishing up at the Pavillon Gardens, which were designed by Joseph Paxton's own student, Edward Milner.
Not into that? Try this...
For something a little more homely you can also get yourself down to the Ideal Home Show At Christmas. The show brings together over 500 quality exhibitions, ranging from interiors & furnishings to food & drink. It certainly wouldn't be an Ideal Home Show without all your favourite celebs making an appearance too, theres going to be Laurence Llwelyn-Bowen, chef Gizzi Erskine and wine expert Olly Smith. It's all going on at Earls Court and tickets start from just £10, so if your still looking for ideas for your home this Christmas, or indeed any time, it's well worth a looky look!
Product Of The Week
This weeks product of the week, ensuring warm and cosy feet while venturing around Buxton, The Merrell Women's Oslo Waterproof Boot.
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