Days out for Matlock visitors.

Suggestions of places to visit for a day out for those visiting the Matlock area.

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Gulliver’s Kingdom Matlock Bath

December 20, 2010

Gulliver’s Kingdom is a family oriented theme park within walking distance of the centre of Matlock Bath. Suited particularly to families with young children, Gulliver’s offers attractions and rides designed to suit everyone for a day out of fun. The park features different themed areas such as Lilliput Land, Fantasy [...]

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Matlock Farm Park

August 9, 2010

Matlock Farm Park is located 6 miles from Matlock Bath and forms part of a 600 acre working farm with a number of activities, particularly suited to families looking for things to do in the area. Pigs, sheep, goats and donkeys are all well represented at Matlock Farm Park but [...]

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Kedleston Hall

March 25, 2010

Kedleston Hall is a half hour drive from Matlock Bath and although less well known than Chatsworth House, it’s certainly not to be overlooked if you’re staying in the area and country houses are your thing. The mansion, in neo-classical style, was designed almost entirely by the famous architect, Robert [...]

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Chatsworth House

November 8, 2009

Chatsworth is one of the most famous historic estates in Britain and just a short 10 mile drive from the centre of Matlock Bath in the heart of Derbyshire’s Peak District. A visit is highly recommended if you’re in the area, whether you just want to take in the beautiful [...]

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Crich Tramway Village

September 30, 2009

The Crich Tramway Village is just 7 miles from Matlock Bath town centre in Derbyshire’s Peak District making it a popular destination for visitors to the area. Home to the National Tramway Museum, visitors can take unlimited tram rides on the mile long track through the museum and restored village [...]

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Heights of Abraham

September 6, 2009

One of the Peak District’s oldest and most popular purpose built tourist attractions, The Heights of Abraham, at Matlock Bath provides a range of activities suitable for all the family. As well as the famous cable cars (pictured above) the park features underground tours of Masson and Rutland caverns; play [...]

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National Stone Centre

September 3, 2009

Located close to Matlock Bath in Derbyshire’s Peak District, The National Stone Centre’s aim is to tell the ‘Story of Stone’ in the UK. Visitors can follow themed trails on the 50 acre site to learn about the geology and history of stone in the UK, environmental aspects and the [...]

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