Kinrara is situated just 7 miles from Buxton, a spa town in North Derbyshire, set 1000 feet above sea level in the beautiful Peak District. With regular train and bus links from Whaley Bridge, Buxton is easily accessible. Blessed with stunning scenery, magnificent architecture, a wealth of shops, a thriving arts scene and its world-famous spa water, it has plenty to offer any visitor and is ideal for exploring the surrounding countryside of the Peak District National Park.

Visitors from all over the world, come to the Buxton area in August to enjoy the annual Gilbert and Sullivan festival. The festival takes place in Buxton's wonderful Edwardian Opera House built in 1903. There is also the highly popular and quite unique Buxton festival held every year in July, with its many topical events held at venues throughout the town. One of the most popular events is the Literary festival which attracts such famous writers as Melvyn Bragg, John Sargeant, Germaine Greer, to name but a few. Ancient customs also play a very important role throughout the Peak District towns and villages during the summer months, the most widespread being, the mystically ancient and beautiful floral tradition of Well Dressing.