|
|
|
Derbyshire
Features
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Derbyshire
Guides & Maps
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 Matlock
Bath
|
|
|
Matlock
Bath ,
a busy little town, sited next to the river at the side of
a gorge which towers above the town. Very popular in summer,
much visited in winter. Another spa town, so you can "take
the waters" at the Pavilion, don't blame us if the taste
is not to your liking.
Very much
a Regency town with 18th and 19th century villas, rather like
a seaside resort without the sea.
The arrival
of the railway in 1840's made the town even more popular.
It has two parts to the main street, South Parade and North
Parade.
From the
end of August to the end of October marvel at the Illuminations
and Venetian Nights, which include illuminated boats on the
river.
Reach
High Tor, a 390 foot limestone outcrop, by the cable car,
see below, or you can walk up if you wish.
|
| Location
Map of Matlock Bath |
What
To See -
Matlock Bath Tourist Attractions
|
|
|
 Heights
of Abraham, take the 5 minute ride in the cable car to
the top of High Tor. 60 acre country park, multimedia show,
great views, underground tours in two show caves, Rutland Cavern
and the Great Masson Cavern. Picnic areas and play areas. Tel
01629 582365. 
Open: daily Easter - Oct |
|
|
| Peak
District Mining Museum & Temple Mine, The Pavilion,
Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, DE4 3NR, history of lead mining in
the Peak District. Try and operate rag and chain pumps and climb
shafts. See the life of a minor at Temple Mine. Tel 01629 583834
.
Open: Early April -end October, 10.00-17:00; Jul-Oct 10.00-20.00
on Sat & Sun; Nov-Feb Mon-Fri 11.00-15:00 |
|
|
| Aquarium
and Hologram Gallery, 110 North Parade, Matlock Bath,
DE4 3NS. Aquarium in what was once the Matlock Bath Hydro, still
has the stone staircase and large thermal pool, filled with
types of carp. Native, tropical and marine fish in tanks. The
Hologram Gallery which exhibits hologram pictures. Petrifying
Well where objects dipped into the well get a hard coat of lime
and look like stone. Tel. 01629 583624
Open: Easter - end of Oct, daily, 10.00 -17:30. Winter: weekends
only, and half term and Christmas holidays (not Christmas Day).
|
|
|
| Gullivers
Kingdom and Royal Cave, Matlock Bath, family theme park,
aimed at children between 2 and 12. Over 30 rides, chair lift,
cowboy and ghost towns, Log Flume and Royal Cave Mine ride.Restaurants,
shops, etc. Tel. 01629 580540
Open: Easter - Oct. Weekends only in low season. |
|
|
| Cromford
Mill, Cromford, world's first water powered cotton mill
established by Richard Arkwright in 1771, set near the restored
canal in this small village. Shop, etc. Tel 01629 824297 Open:
09:00-17:00 , charge for tours. |
|
|
Where
To Stay in Matlock Bath
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
 |
Cromford near Matlock Bath
Peaceful seclusion amidst landscaped gardens and glorious countryside views are features of this romantic, flower covered detached cottage -the perfect hideaway from which to explore the many attractions of the Dales. Set within the grounds of the.. Sleeps 2 + t/cot
More... |
|
|
| |
|
 |
near Cromford Matlock Bath
Standing privately in a wooded part of the beautiful valley of the River Derwent, this cosy and delightful, beamed cottage has been carefully created from part of a detached barn. There is direct access to fields and woodland; and nearby footpaths and.. Sleeps 6 + cot
More... |
|
|
| |
|
 |
Cromford near Matlock Bath
This genuinely historic, beautifully restored and very comfortable cottage sits in a quiet conservation area -part of the Derwent Valley World Heritage site. Within a mile are the scenic delights of Matlock Bath, Gulliver's Kingdom, Heights of Abraham.. Sleeps 4 + child
More... |
|
|
|
|
|
Around
The Matlock Bath Area
|
| After wandering
around the town then its time to visit Bakewell |
Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Matlock (1.28 miles) Wirksworth (3.00 miles) Bakewell (7.90 miles) Ripley (8.12 miles) Chesterfield (9.80 miles) Ashbourne (10.03 miles) Heanor (11.43 miles) Eyam (12.36 miles) Sutton-in-Ashfield (12.53 miles) Eastwood (12.82 miles) Kirkby-in-Ashfield (13.31 miles) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Area
Telephone Code
01629 |
|
|
|
|
|
Information
Centre
The
Pavilion
Matlock Bath
DE4 3NR
Tel: 01629 55082
Fax: 01629 56304 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
Our
Hotel Booking Line
|
|
Call
0870 4786316
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
the internet holiday and travel guide to the UK
