Join Anna Seward, a Georgian poetess, brought vividly to life by one of Discover Buxton’s actor guides, for a promenade in the year 1808. Hear her views on her fellow guests and on Georgian attitudes to independent women. Described as a ‘Dr Darwin in petticoats’, Miss Seward‘s fierce intellect demands attention.

This route is not wheelchair accessible and features uneven pavements, steps and a steep hill.

Dates

12, 17, 20 Jul 2025

3pm - 4.30pm

Price

£15

Venue

Meet outside the Pump Room

Booking info

BIF Friends get priority booking from 18 March
Public booking opens 15 April
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Dates, times & booking

  • Sat 12 Jul 2025 3.00pm - 4.30pm
  • Thu 17 Jul 2025 3.00pm - 4.30pm
  • Sun 20 Jul 2025 11.00am - 12.30pm
BIF Friends get priority booking from 18 March
About Friends Priority Booking

Public booking opens 15 April

Priority Booking
for BIF Friends

To book seats early, join the Friends of Buxton International Festival and become part of our ‘Festival Family.’

Directors’ Circle, Benefactor, Gold Patron Tuesday, 18 March

Patron Tuesday, 25 March

Gold Friend Tuesday, 1 April

Friend and Joint Friend Tuesday, 8 April

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