Buxton FC v Darlington
Saturday 2nd September 2023, 3pm
Vanarama National League North
 Buxton FC, The Silverlands Buxton Derbyshire SK17 6QH Tel: 01298 23197; Twitter: @Buxton_FC History:
A long history saw Buxton FC founded in 1877 as an offshoot of the local
cricket club and has been at its present ground since the 1880s. The club
was promoted to the NPL in 1974 and its highest final position was 4th
in 1980/81. After a few years of financial problems and relegation, Nicky
Law led The Bucks back in 2005 and the club managed a creditable 7th place
in 2012/13 under new manager Martin McIntosh. Darlo played the Bucks here at the start of the 2015-16 season, losing 2-0, after earlier crashing out to the Bucks in a FA Trophy replay, which went to penalties. The 2021/22 campaign saw Buxton defeating York City in the FA Cup and winning promotion by sealing the Northern Premier title. Last season, the Bucks finished mid table in the National League North. Click for Streetmap of ground
Ticket
prices (2023/24): Prices have been frozen and are £15 adults, £10 concessions, £5 for 16–21s, £2 for 5–15s and under-5s free with a paying adult.
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From
the North (132 miles from Darlington, approx 2hr 33 mins): Leave
the M1 at junction 30, take the 1st exit onto the A616 (signposted Newark)
then follow the A619 (signposted Chesterfield). Eventually follow the signs
for Bakewell and Buxton. Eventually turn right onto the A6020 (signposted
Buxton) and at a T-junction turn right onto the A6 (signposted Buxton, Manchester)
At roundabout take the first exit onto Dale Road (B5059 signposted Poole's
Cavern and country park) and right onto Peveril Road. Turn left onto Clifton
Road and then right onto Silverlands.
Parking There is parking for disabled fans at the ground but it
can be a problem for other fans. Additional car-parking is available pn
Buxton Market Place and in the Spring Gardens area. The following are
suggested for street parking: The Silverlands, Pevril Road, Holker Road,
Woodside and Hardwick Square
Darlington
FC Supporters' Club
A Cabs 01298 70423
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Buxton station can be reached from services from Manchester Piccadilly and Stockport. The ground is within walking distance across town. For
more details, go to National Rail Planner
The official
Buxton FC website is OK for basic details.
Visit Buxton has details of accommodation in the spa town. If you've not been to Buxton before it's a popular resort in the Derbyshire end of the Peak District, known for its gardens and culture. Accommodation can get booked up in the summer. There are other places nearby worth visiting if you're planning a stopover.
The Tourist Information Centre is in the Pavilion Gift Boutique in The
Pavilion Gardens, St. John's Road. 01298 25106 Email: tourism@highpeak.gov
For news and sport there is the Buxton Advertiser
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At the ground:
The clubhouse bar is stocked with all
kind of bottled beers plus Worthington and Carling on draught. There is
a large lounge which will open at 1pm until after everyone leaves post-match.
Near ground/town centre:
There are plenty of pubs in Market Place
including The King's Head
- a Marston's pub, a Hyde's pub called The Eagle Hotel (10 Eagle
Parade, Market Place SK17 6EQ) and the Vault Cafe Bar, (2-4
High Street SK17 6EU). Real ales
Buxton Brewery Tap
(in the Old Court House) George Street, Buxton, SK17 6AT
The Cheshire Cheese, 37-39 High Street, Buxton SK17 6HA
The Ale Stop 3 Chapel Street,
Buxton
The Wye Bridge (JD Wetherspoons)
Fairfield Road, Buxton, SK17 7DJ Old Hall Hotel The Square, Buxton SK17 6BD |
The club has two canteens which serve
a selection of pies, bacon baps, burgers, chips, sweets and hot and cold
drinks.
Thanks to Mike Barton
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