Buxton is a spa town in Derbyshire. It is on the edge of the county boundary, with Cheshire to the west and Staffordshire to the south, Buxton is often described as 'The Gateway to the Peak District National Park'. Initially a municipal borough, Buxton joined other locations in 1974 to establish the local government district and borough of High Peak within the county of Derbyshire. Being 300 metres above sea level, Buxton is thought to be England's highest market town. Such height means that the town is generally cooler than nearby areas, with the daytime temperature being about 2 degrees Celsius lower than the temperature in Manchester. Found on the River Wye and overlooked by Axe Edge Moor, Buxton is traditionally a spa town due to the geothermal spring that rises at a constant temperature of 28 degrees C. The water from the spring flows to St. Ann's Well by way of a pipe system which is positioned opposite the Crescent in close proximity to the town centre. Buxton reached substantial fame when the spa was recommended by Erasmus Darwin to Josiah Wedgwood in the latter half of the nineteenth century. The water from the geothermal spring is also bottled and sold on an international scale by Buxton Mineral Water Company. Based on the 2011 Census, the permanent population of the town is 22,000. The town has seen continuous expansion since the coming of the railway in 1863. There's also a fairly substantial student population, with the Devonshire Campus of the University of Derby being in 1 of Buxton's historic buildings. For all your property improvement jobs, be certain that you select reputable specialists in Buxton to ensure that you get a great quality service at a great price.