Hop on the bus and travel across the Peak District in this miniseries of audio adventures. When Maria Passingham moved to Buxton and discovered the Great Days Out on the bus from Buxton booklet, she was curious to follow the routes and discover the region’s treasures. With single fares costing less than a coffee, the stress of finding a parking spot totally eradicated, and the bonus of being able to have a beer, she thought ‘what better way to explore my new home?’.

This series documents Maria’s Great Days Out, featuring immersive sounds from the region’s towns, villages, attractions, and of course buses, and conversations with people she meets along the way: Andrew, on an 8 hour pilgrimage to his mother’s grave; Andi, the charismatic cavern tour guide; and Suzanne, a business owner who’s still in disbelief that she gets to live where other people come on holiday.

These episodes will immerse you in local sounds and tidbits, in an opportunity to scope out Buxton and the Peak District from near or afar. And perhaps, just perhaps, inspire you to go on your own adventures by bus.

Great Days Out on the bus from Buxton podcast was created in collaboration with Buxton Town Team, and was inspired by the booklet of the same name.

You can download the Great Days Out on the bus from Buxton booklet here and find out more about the Buxton Town Team here. You can listen to more of Maria Passingham’s podcasts here.

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Before Maria embarks on her adventures, she talks to Sarah Rawlinson from the Buxton Town Team, who created the Great Days Out on the bus from Buxton booklet. Sarah shares her motivation for putting it together, including her background in tourism and her desire to have both visitors and locals swap their cars for public transport. Sarah diligently rode each bus to accurately document the attractions along the way and the practicality of connections, and she shares some of her favourite routes in this conversation.

Great Days Out on the bus from Buxton podcast was created in collaboration with Buxton Town Team, and was inspired by the booklet of the same name.

You can download the Great Days Out on the bus from Buxton booklet here and find out more about the Buxton Town Team here. You can listen to more of Maria Passingham’s podcasts here.

Artwork by Savannah Storm.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 442 to Ashbourne is reportedly one of the UK’s most scenic bus routes, so of course Maria starts her series of adventures with this iconic journey, but gets distracted from the view by a fellow bus rider, a guitarist on a regional pilgrimage. She disembarks in Hartington, a historic village known for its cheesemaking and sets about exploring by foot. Join Maria for two walks, one pint, a conversation with an Anna Chaplain, and a moment of peace on the hill.

Great Days Out on the bus from Buxton podcast was created in collaboration with Buxton Town Team, and was inspired by the booklet of the same name.

You can download the Great Days Out on the bus from Buxton booklet here and find out more about the Buxton Town Team here. You can listen to more of Maria Passingham’s podcasts here.

Find a transcript of this episode here.

Artwork by Savannah Storm.

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Maria checks off a couple of destinations that have long been on her list in one fell swoop. She jumps on the 61 to Hayfield to scope out the village, and in particular two pubs: the much lauded foodie spot The Pack Horse and the seemingly equally loved but now permanently closed The Royal. She later arranges to meet a member of the community fighting for its future, but will he show? Join the still optimistic Maria on her walk along the Sett Valley trail, with a beautiful viewpoint and a brief chat with a pick-axe-wielding local, and experience the dramatic sounds of The Torrs in New Mills.

Great Days Out on the bus from Buxton podcast was created in collaboration with Buxton Town Team, and was inspired by the booklet of the same name.

You can download the Great Days Out on the bus from Buxton booklet here and find out more about the Buxton Town Team here. You can listen to more of Maria Passingham’s podcasts here.

Artwork by Savannah Storm.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.