Tarmac Silverlands Stadium

Tarmac Silverlands Stadium sits on the edge of Buxton, a proper no-frills sports ground that serves the local community rather than pulling in coach loads of tourists. It's home to Buxton FC, and if you're a football fan or just fancy catching a match while staying at one of the nearby caravan parks - Lime Tree Holiday Park or Buxton Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite are both within walking distance - it's a straightforward afternoon out.

The ground itself isn't going to blow you away architecturally. It's functional, honest, the kind of stadium where you can actually hear the crowd and smell the hot dogs. Match days are when it comes alive, with that particular energy of lower-league football where supporters know half the players personally. Non-match days? You'd need a reason beyond idle curiosity to visit.

Families with kids who support Buxton will get something out of it. Serious football anoraks collecting ground visits might tick it off. Everyone else should probably save their time for Peak District walking instead - you're surrounded by proper fell country here. If you're camped at Beech Croft Farm or Knotlow Farm further out, it's not worth the drive specifically for the stadium.

Check ahead for match schedules and admission prices - they'll vary depending on the competition. It's the kind of venue where ringing ahead beats guessing.