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Matlock DerbyshireMatlock

Matlock, only a small hamlet until the 1800's when mills at Cromford were built by Richard Arkwight. But it really expanded when "hydrotherapy" treatments where introduced to the Victorians by John Smedley. Smedley even built his own castle, now in ruins.

With trains and trams the town prospered for 100 years.

Today a busy town and tourist centre on the edge of the Peak District and close to Matlock Bath, a mile down the A6.

High Tor towers over these towns and there are plenty of paths to wander high over the River Derwent. Or try a gentle stroll around Hall Leys Park, down by the river.

Good views from St Giles church, above the town, with its stained glass windows. Vist the website at www.sgiles.org

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Matlock Tourist Attractions

                      

Cascades Gardens Clatterway, Bonsall, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 2AH
Tel: 01629 822813 Email: enquires@cascadesgardens.com

Cascades Gardens is a beautiful and fascinating 4 acre public garden set in the historic village of Bonsall, near Matlock. The garden which has been developed over the last 12 years is set on many levels with a new garden room around every corner - formal perennial beds, water gardens, a winter garden and vegetable patch. The cliff top paths provide spectacular panoramic views of the garden and the surrounding area. In the Nursery there is the opportunity to buy some of the unusual plants which are on display in the garden.
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Lea Gardens, at Lea , east of Matlock, rare collections of rhododendrons, azaleas, and rock plants. Shop, tea room, etc. Tel: 01629 534380 Admission Charge Open: Opening times Late Mar- Jun 10.00-17.30 More On Lea Gardens
                    
National Tramway Museum, Crich DE4 5DP,off A6 south east, indoor and outdoor activities, tram rides, exhibitions, 70 trams to see, video, play areas and picnic areas. Restaurants, shops, etc.Tel: 01773 852565 Admission Charge
                    
Peak Rail, Matlock Station, Matlock DE4 3NA, take the train along the river 8 miles down to Rowsley, special trips include dining cars on Saturdays or Sundays, or stop off at Darley Dale, the line's headquarters,and visit the Red House Carriage Museum (see below); telephone for details and timetables. Tel: 01629 580381 Admission Charge
                    
Red House Carriage Museum, Darley Dale, collections of vehicles and equipment, book for a ride, Tel: 01629 733583 Admission Charge
                    
Wingfield Manor, South Wingfield, A6 then to Crich and South Wingfield, ruined 15th-century mansion and tower used in the film "Jayne Eyre" and TV series "Peak Practice" , Mary Queen of Scots was once imprisoned here, Tel: 01773 832060 Admission Charge Open: Wed-Sun Apr-Nov More On The Manor
            
 

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Duke Of Wellington - Residential Country Inn 115 Wellington Street Matlock DE4 3GX MAP
Rich in original character and traditional charm, this cosy 19th-century country inn offers good beers, great-value food and comfortable en suite rooms in the converted former stable block.

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Riber Hall Matlock DE4 5JU MAP
AA 3 Star 76%AA 2 Red Rosettes and RAC 2 Blue Ribbons for Gourmet Cuisine.Rated in top 240 hotels in the UK.AA Wine Award top 25 Finalist.Johansens recommended hotel.Privately owned and proprietor run for 30 years, this renowned historic manor house..

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Whitworth Park Hotel Dale Road North Matlock DE4 2FT MAP
Welcome to The Whitworth Park Hotel, ideally placed to visit The Peak Districts many attractions This grade 2 listed building has been fully refurbished during 2004.

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The Greyhound Hotel Market Place Cromford Matlock DE4 3QE MAP
The beautiful and historic Greyhound Hotel forms the principal building of Cromford’s Market Place and today offers free Wi-Fi, free on-site parking and modern, recently refurbished rooms.

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Holiday Cottages


Primrose Cottage 10 Stancliffe Avenue near Matlock DE4 2FZ
Set within just 5 miles of Chatsworth House Haddon Hall Bakewell and the Heights of Abraham and Gulliver's Kingdom at Matlock Bath Primrose Cottage is ideally located in the heart of the Peak District. One of a row in a quiet cul de sac beside a park Sleeps 5

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Corner Cottage Corner Cottage Chesterfield Road Two Dales near Matlock DE4 2EZ
On the edge of Two Dales village this comfortably furnished beamed cottage sits at the end of a row within a short stroll of the friendly local inn and general store. Matlock Bath with its Heights of Abraham cable car rides Gulliver's Kingdom and Grea ..Sleeps 5

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Riverside Lodge Whatstandwell near Matlock DE4 5HP
In a woodland setting this delightful and very comfortable detached cottage enjoys a one acre enclosed garden plus superb fishing on the River Derwent just 50 yards across a meadow. There is an excellent dining pub and provision shop just 100 yards away a ..Sleeps 6

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Darwin Lake Jaggers Lane Darley Moor near Matlock DE4 5AH
These exceptionally smart newly built properties boast high quality contemporary interior design as well as an ideal position on the perimeter of the Darwin Lake holiday village. A little row of three they sit at the start of a woodland walk and with exte ..Sleeps 6

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Dairy Cottage Masson Lees Farm Salters Lane near Matlock DE4 2PA
Stunning panoramic views over the Derwent Valley to Riber Castle and a peaceful setting on a small non working hillside farm combine to make this tastefully furnished single storey former dairy an ideal holiday base. Superb rambles start from the doorstep ..Sleeps 4

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Pinewood Apartment Ashover Matlock
Very comfortable self-contained first floor apartment above the owner's residence. Established garden with pond, waterfall and bridge. Sleeps 4

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Mews Cottage Tansley Matlock DE4 5FH
Converted from the old rectory coach house, Mews cottage is set in a lovely walled garden in the village of Tansley. This is a pleasant village with a general store and post office and three good pubs which serve food. Nearby Matlock ... Sleeps 3

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Around The Matlock Area

After wandering around the town, visit Bakewell, but Matlock Bath, just down the road, and its attractions are a must!

Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:

Matlock Bath (1.28 miles) Wirksworth (4.27 miles) Bakewell (7.24 miles) Chesterfield (8.58 miles) Ripley (8.59 miles) Ashbourne (11.20 miles) Eyam (11.43 miles) Heanor (11.96 miles) Sutton-in-Ashfield (12.16 miles) Kirkby-in-Ashfield (13.09 miles) Eastwood (13.20 miles)

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