Great Days Out on the bus from Buxton

About Great Days Out on the bus from Buxton

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. Download (https://www.buxtontownteam.org/_files/ugd/ec6295_99467b78af314e2fbf08767bf373ab74.pdf) the Great Days Out on the bus from Buxton booklet and find out more about the Buxton Town Team (https://www.buxtontownteam.org/explore) at www.buxtontownteam.org (www.buxtontownteam.org) Find more podcasts by Maria Passingham (https://linktr.ee/m.passingham) at https://linktr.ee/m.passingham (https://linktr.ee/m.passingham) Artwork by Savannah Storm (https://savannah-storm.com/). You’ll like this podcast if you like: Where Are You Going?, A Life More Wild, Ramblings, Folk on Foot, The Plodcast, Strangers on a Bench. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Maria Passingham

Category

leisure · society & culture · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Jun 2025

Latest episode

1 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

6 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Jul 2026

   Introducing: Buxton Fringe Weekly

   Sharing a new podcast from the Producer of Great Days Out on the bus from Buxton! ☀️ If you’re the type to find yourself standing in Pavilion Gardens with a handful of flyers, ten minutes until the next show starts, and no idea what to see next…. This is the guide you need. ☀️ Buxton Fringe Weekly (https://pod.link/6783695205) features conversations with comedians, actors, musicians, poets, and filmmakers, and includes reactions from audiences fresh out of shows and stories from the streets. Familiar favourites and first-timers alike join Maria each week to hype up their shows, spill some behind the scenes intel, and help you determine your Fringe plans. Be part of the podcast! If you’ve seen a brilliant show, or found an unexpected gem, send us a voice note with your review and you could feature in a future episode! Visit speakpipe.com/BFW (http://speakpipe.com/BFW) to record, or email buxtonfringeweekly@gmail.com (mailto:buxtonfringeweekly@gmail.com) Buxton Fringe Weekly is produced in collaboration with Buxton Festival Fringe. Find more information on the Fringe or book tickets here (https://www.buxtonfringe.org.uk/). You can listen to more of Maria Passingham’s podcasts here (https://linktr.ee/m.passingham). Artwork by Maisie Mannering. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   31 Jul 2025

   Cable Cars, Confessions, and Chips: TP3 to The Matlocks

   Enough with the wandering, time to go to a real destination. Maria sets off once more, this time with her partner in tow, and a legendary local attraction in mind: The Heights of Abraham. They hop on the TP3 to Matlock, and take a gentle hillside hike over to Matlock Bath. Maria immediately succumbs to an ice-cream, and walking by the river the pair muse on the town’s (or is it village’s?) bizarre seaside aesthetics and atmosphere. Come along on this soaring cable car adventure, and get a glimpse of the cavern tours (and their charismatic guides) without having to stand in the bitterly cold and dripping caves. 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 (https://www.buxtontownteam.org/_files/ugd/ec6295_99467b78af314e2fbf08767bf373ab74.pdf) and find out more about the Buxton Town Team here (https://www.buxtontownteam.org/explore). You can listen to more of Maria Passingham’s podcasts here (https://linktr.ee/m.passingham). Artwork by Savannah Storm (https://savannah-storm.com/). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   17 Jul 2025

   Torrs, Trails, and Treats: 61 to Hayfield & New Mills

   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 (https://www.buxtontownteam.org/_files/ugd/ec6295_99467b78af314e2fbf08767bf373ab74.pdf) and find out more about the Buxton Town Team here (https://www.buxtontownteam.org/explore). You can listen to more of Maria Passingham’s podcasts here (https://linktr.ee/m.passingham). Find a transcript of this episode here (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/bee6971id23i8hgrgwlwq/Great-Days-Out_Ep2_61-to-Hayfield.pdf?rlkey=a96hmggm0qgina67j2wsbd49b&st=kraqyyvw&dl=0). Artwork by Savannah Storm (https://savannah-storm.com/). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

4. 

   3 Jul 2025

   Care, Church, and Cheese: 442 to Hartington

   Maria Passingham rides the 442 bus to Hartington, explores the village's cheesemaking history, and finds peace on a scenic pilgrimage, offering listeners a taste of rural England.

5. 

   3 Jul 2025

   Who created the Great Days Out on the bus from Buxton booklet?

   Sarah Rawlinson from the Buxton Town Team discusses creating the "Great Days Out on the bus from Buxton" booklet and promoting public transport use for tourism, in an interview with Maria Passingham.

6. 

   11 Jun 2025

   Introducing: Great Days Out on the bus from Buxton

   Maria Passingham explores the Peak District by bus, meets locals like Andrew, Andi, and Suzanne, and captures immersive sounds, offering listeners a glimpse into the region's treasures and inspiring bus adventures.

Who has been a guest on Great Days Out on the bus from Buxton

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Sarah Rawlinson
• Andrew
• Andi
• Suzanne

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 10 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

20

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

0

Contact Great Days Out on the bus from Buxton

Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.