Latest news & press releases

Kids / Families Activities Tickets On Sale September 27, 2012
We're very excited to have teamed up with the Derbyshire Village Games, High Peak Borough Council and the University of Derby's newly opened Outdoor... [MORE]

Snapper John's Sense of Adventure, Buxton Advertiser September 20, 2012
Read about photographer John Beatty's thought-provoking interview on the changing nature of photography and seeing Yeti footprints in the Hi... [MORE]

BAF speaker Beatty launches 2013 wildlife calendar, My Outdoors UK September 18, 2012
The new 2013 editions of the much awaited John Muir Trust Wild Nature Diary and Wild Nature Calendar are now available from www.johnmuir.c... [MORE]

BAF backers Derby Uni Buxton Open New Outdoors Pursuits Centre September 14, 2012
Double Celebration for Peak District Outdoors Lovers as BAF backers Derby University Buxton Open New Outdoor Pursuits Centre to Kick off Bux... [MORE]

Spirit of Adventure Thrives in Buxton, Buxton Advertiser September 14, 2012
The team behind the annual Sheffield Adventure Film Festival say they've been bowled over by Buxton's enthusiastic reponse to the town's new festiva... [MORE]

Gordon Stainforth book shortlisted for prestigious Boardman-Tasker award September 12, 2012
Buxton Adventure Festival speaker Gordon Stainforth has been short-listed for the prestigious 2012 Boardman-Tasker Prize- the Man-Booker of ... [MORE]

Queen's stunt double at BAF, Derbyshire Life magazine August 30, 2012
Thanks to Derbyshire Life magazine's editor Joy Hales for previewing our new festival in her Editor's Note (Sept 2012).� You'll be able to read... [MORE]

Danny Hart to feature in Buxton Adventure Festival, Bike Magic August 16, 2012
Current world downhill champion Danny Hart will top the bill at the Buxton Adventure Festival, October 20-21.Hart became the third Briton in four ye... [MORE]

Line-up for BAF now confirmed, Outdoors Magic August 16, 2012
The line-up for the brand new Buxton Adventure Festival is now confirmed and there promises to be two days packed with great speakers from the world... [MORE]

Derbyshire Outdoor Clothing Company Rab come on board as Event Sponsor August 15, 2012
Matt Heason, Festival Director said: "We've been bowled over by the great local support we're getting for the festival in its first year.� It's... [MORE]

Trek and Mountain supports inaugural Buxton Festival August 14, 2012
Trek & Mountain has thrown its weight behind the inaugural Buxton Adventure Festival, a weekend of live lectures and adventure films, set in the... [MORE]

A new festival for adventurous types, The Sheffield Star August 09, 2012
A NEW festival for ?adventurous spirits and minds? is being launched in Buxton to take place this autumn.� Read more in The Sheffie... [MORE]

BAF speaker Gary Connery doubles as Queen in Olympics Opening Ceremony July 30, 2012
Buxton Adventure Festival Director Matt Heason did a double take on Saturday night watching the Olympics Opening Ceremony with his family.� Wit... [MORE]

Experience Buxton's Newest Adventure, Buxton Advertiser July 26, 2012
Read all about the brand new Buxton Adventure Festival in this week's Buxton Advertiser What's On Guide... ... [MORE]

New Buxton Adventure Festival announced, TGO magazine July 23, 2012
TGO magazine writes:� The brand-new Buxton Adventure Festival programme has been announced with speakers from the worlds of adventure, travel, ... [MORE]

BAF launch, Rare Breed Sports July 22, 2012
Rare Breed Sports (the website that brings you�cool coverage and news from any sport that isn?t a main stream conventional sport like rug... [MORE]

Outdoor Fest for Peak District, The Sheffield Star July 21, 2012
The Sheffield Star writes:� Adventure-lovers are set to flock to Derbyshire?s Peak District for a celebration of all things outdoors.&nbs... [MORE]

Buxton Adventure Festival Launches, Outdoors Magic July 20, 2012
Outdoors Magic writes:� One for your advance diaries with the announcement of the programme for the new Buxton Adventure Festival, which is set... [MORE]

Bounty Bar on Everest Summit, Outdoors Magic July 20, 2012
The title of Outdoors Magic's editorial musings says it all.� (It's not photoshopped we promise).� We'll be sure to ask BAF speaker Squash... [MORE]

Buxton Adventure Festival speaker line-up announced July 19, 2012
The brand-new Buxton Adventure Festival programme is announced today with speakers from the worlds of adventure, travel, photography & sport inc... [MORE]

Top Derbyshire Adventurers & Athletes ?to speak at new ?Buxton Adventure Festival July 19, 2012
The brand new Buxton Adventure Festival programme is announced today with speakers from the world of adventure, travel, photography & sport incl... [MORE]

BAF Speaker Line-up Announced, MyOutdoorsUK July 19, 2012
After months of planning the first Buxton Adventure Festival is starting to take shape and already has its future secured for the next three years. ... [MORE]

New John Beatty Gallery July 16, 2012
Check out this amazing�new gallery from�John Beatty,�one of our speakers at the inaugral Buxton Adventure Festival. ... [MORE]

Cliffhanger cancelled but Heason Events have next adventure fix lined up, Outdoors Magic July 08, 2012
Gutting news and, knowing the outdoors sports nuts at Heason Events, they?ll be devastated. I?ll be re-filling my weekend with some biki... [MORE]

ShAFF team reveal new festival for Buxton, MyOutdoorsUK April 08, 2012
The team behind the succesful and acclaimed Sheffield Adventure Film Festival have announced plands for a new adventure festival, set to debut in Oc... [MORE]

Buxton Adventure Festival dates announced March 29, 2012
Thanks to Outdoors Magic for previewing our brand new festival celebrating the best in adventure speakers and films right here in the heart of the P... [MORE]

BAF launch announced, Hammer Web March 27, 2012
Matt Heason and Lissa Cook are driving it and Hammer Web is proud to be a supporting partner in the project. We are all looking forward to seeing so... [MORE]

Website Build March 26, 2012
Exciting day. Building the website... ... [MORE]

Programming March 26, 2012
Must get on with programming the actual festival. Got a little excited going back a few years and getting stuck into some web design and build. If ... [MORE]