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The Devonshire Dome

320 Reviews

#6 of 26 things to do in Buxton

Sights & Landmarks, Points of Interest & Landmarks

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Devonshire Royal Campus 1 Devonshire Road | University of Derby Buxton, Buxton SK17 6RY, England

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“Epic Dome!”

Even though we turned up on a Saturday, when it was not supposed to be open, and the University... read more

Reviewed yesterday

Helen R

Cheltenham, United Kingdom

“Echo ... echo ... echo ...”

Such a beautiful building with an interesting history. Free to go into the dome area, has a... read more

Reviewed 2 days ago

Lisa C

Belfast, United Kingdom

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Helen R

Cheltenham, United Kingdom

3413

Reviewed yesterday

Epic Dome!

Even though we turned up on a Saturday, when it was not supposed to be open, and the University were hosting an Open Day, everyone we met was really friendly and helpful and they invited us to wander about at our leisure to view the...More

Thank Helen R

Lisa C

Belfast, United Kingdom

7538

Reviewed 2 days ago

Echo ... echo ... echo ...

Such a beautiful building with an interesting history. Free to go into the dome area, has a coffee/food area with good prices. Stand in the middle and your voice will echo all round the dome!

Thank Lisa C

jeanb201871

Preston, United Kingdom

123

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Amazing building

Was advised at the museum to go here for a coffee. Had seen the building but didn’t realize it was open to the public as its part of the university. It was free to get in and have a coffee at a reasonable rate and...More

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Niecey2910

Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Did the iPad tour

Loved the university of Derby's students' iPad tour of the Dome and revelled in its history. What a special building! Great way to spend an hour!

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DavidTWinfield

Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

304163

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Shopping gem.

The dome is a architectural gem. It's full of bespoke shops. The is a bathing pool and chair inside. Though this can't be used its a great feature. The shops are full of unusual gifts. The building is a gem from any angle. Make sure...More

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ysa1772

London, United Kingdom

28369

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Stunning

Our visit was based on a recommendation and we were not disappointed. Stunning location under the Devonshire Dome. There is also a cheap snack bar which is worth a visit.

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Maggiemae18

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

If you have a moment, you must whisper from the center

We stopped by the Dome while seeing the sites in Buxton, and when you stand at the center you can whisper and it sounds all the way around the dome. The acoustics were so very cool. The structure is something to see.

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bakerybill

Lymington

3413

Reviewed 27 October 2018

A Pleasant Suprise

We walked in along with the students and were directed to the library where we were given an ipad. This gave us a guided tour of the dome and explained its history. It seems bigger on the inside and it was nice to see the...More

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whitby697

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

4327

Reviewed 7 October 2018

Amazing

Free to get in have a coffee and cake or lunch, and step inside the circle on the floor for a amazing surprise and go up to the whispering Gallery.

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Glen M

Saskatoon, Canada

2115

Reviewed 2 October 2018

Vast dome

We had trouble finding the entrance. The signage seemed designed to discourage tourists and we weren't even sure that members of the public were allowed in. We did enjoy a very reasonably priced meal with good food at the cafe inside the dome. The dome's...More

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