The Buxton International Festival was originally founded to present little known operas in the town's magical opera house, designed by Frank Matcham, yet the Festival has extended its remit considerably in the past decade or so with one of the most varied and wide-ranging programmes of any UK festival. The operas still hold centre stage but throughout the day visitors can enjoy recitals, concerts and a dynamic literary festival, all taking place at different venues throughout the town. Buxton is a lovely spa town in the heart of the glorious Peak District. We shall attend two operas during our visit in July, as well as two daytime events