Buxton Opera House
On the list as The Opera House
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Buxton Opera House
Buxton Opera House, listed as The Opera House, is one of 7 Grade II* listed buildings in Buxton and about 22,127 in England. It was listed on 21 December 1970, and its entry was last amended on 31 January 1997. It stands in the Buxton Central conservation area, designated in 1968. Within 400 metres are 1 more Grade I building and 58 other listed buildings.
HERead the official list entryHistoric England’s description of the building, its history and why it is listed · List entry 1257789↗Grade II* is for particularly important buildings of more than special interest, about 5.8% of all listed buildings in England. Listing protects the whole building, inside and out: changes need listed building consent from the council.
Make it a walk: 4 listed buildings in about 10 minutes
Buxton · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Buxton Opera HouseStart here
- 2
Old Hall HotelGrade II* · 0.1 mi on - 3
Buxton CrescentGrade I · 0.1 mi on - 4
Devonshire DomeGrade II* · 0.1 mi on
17 more listed buildings within 150 metres
Grade I and II* ones open their own page; Grade II ones open the official list entry.
Grade I and II* houses near Buxton
Within 25 miles, with a photo.
Questions about Buxton Opera House
Is Buxton Opera House listed?
Yes. The Opera House is listed Grade II* on the National Heritage List for England (list entry 1257789), first listed on 21 December 1970.
Can you visit Buxton Opera House?
Many listed buildings are private homes; this one can be seen from the street.
Is Buxton Opera House in a conservation area?
Yes, the Buxton Central conservation area, designated in 1968.
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