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Matlock Bath Tourist Information


Matlock Bath enjoys a dramatic location in the deep gorge of the River Derwent. It has been a tourist resort since 1689 when warm springs, at a constant temperature of 68 degrees F, were discovered. Few people take the waters today but it remains a popular resort with many modern attractions. One might almost be in Blackpool…

The upheavals in Europe in the later part of the 18th century discouraged the wealthy from making the Grand Tour and they diverted their attention to places like the Peak District. They were especially impressed by the sublime scenery of High Tor, a 390ft high limestone cliff that rises sheer from the river. Lord Byron frequently stayed here and called Matlock Bath a romantic fragment of Switzerland set in the heart of England.

The coming of the railway in the 1840s brought hordes of day trippers and changed the character of the town, making it more popular and less exclusive, like a seaside resort. The Parade looks out over the river and has fish and chip shops, teashops and amusement arcades. Across the Jubilee footbridge there is a park with children's play areas. A cable car crosses the gorge taking visitors to the Heights of Abraham above the town, and there are a number of other popular attractions.

However, the limestone scenery remains, and there are waymarked walks to take including the short but steep climb up High Tor, which can be extended to make a fine circular walk around both sides of the valley, with lots of ups and downs and airy views.

Description by Jeffrey Darlington

 

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The Gorge, Matlock Bath - Photo by Jeffrey Darlington
The Church, Matlock Bath - Photo by Jeffrey Darlington
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Attractions near Matlock Bath
Gullivers Kingdom Matlock Bath (1 Mile)*
From the moment you enter Gulliver's you enter another world where your imagination can roam free. Gulliver's Matlock Bath is nestled in a stunning hillside location where much of the magic comes from the amazing scenery and views.
Heights of Abraham Cable Cars Caverns and Country Park (1 Mile)*
Welcome the Peak District's oldest and one of the areas most popular days out, an attraction where stunning natural beauty is matched by human achievement and the historic blends seamlessly with the futuristic.
National Stone Centre (1 Mile)*
Admission to our dramatic fifty acre site, on the edge of the Peak District National Park, revealing a fossil tropical seascape 330 million years old, is free.
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What's near Matlock Bath

Attractions:
  Gullivers Kingdom Matlock Bath  1 Mile
  Heights of Abraham Cable Cars Caverns and Country Park  1 Mile
  National Stone Centre  1 Mile
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Towns:
  Cromford  1 Mile
  Highpeak Junction  1 Mile
  Bonsall  1 Mile
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Estate Agents:
  Sally Botham Estates Ltd  2 Miles
  Beechwood Sales & Lettings  2 Miles
  Burchell Edwards  6 Miles
Hotels:
  Alison House Hotel  <1 Mile
  The Greyhound Hotel  <1 Mile
  Brook New Bath Hotel  1 Mile
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Bed and Breakfast:
  The Wild Cherry B&B  2 Miles
  Oakford Cottage  2 Miles
  Sheriff Lodge  2 Miles
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Self Catering:
  Lyndhurst  1 Mile
  Sunnybank  1 Mile
  Crow Pie Cottage  1 Mile
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Campsites:
  Barn Farm  5 Miles
  Rue Hill Caravan Park  14 Miles
  The Star Caravan and Camping Park  16 Miles
TIC: Matlock Bath Tourist Information Centre     Tel: 01629 55082  2 Miles



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Towns near Matlock Bath
Cromford Tourist Information (1 Mile)*
Cromford is Richard Arkwright's town. He was the great pioneer of the modern factory system, using water power to drive production machinery for the first time and revolutionising the textile industry.
Highpeak Junction Tourist Information (1 Mile)*
High Peak Junction is the start of the High Peak Trail, which follows the track of the former Cromford and High Peak Railway. Built in 1830, it was one of the earliest railways in the world and was designed on canal principles.
Bonsall Tourist Information (1 Mile)*
Bonsall is a beautiful, quiet, rural village set within the idyllic countryside of the Peak District. Traditional limestone cottages adorn windy streets, Bonsall is a village with a history that goes back many centuries.
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Hotels near Matlock Bath
Brook New Bath Hotel (1 Mile)*
The Brook New Bath Hotel, is a Regency styled hotel which was built in 1802 and is set in 5 acres of grounds, overlooking the breathtaking Derwent Gorge. This non-smoking hotel boasts an indoor plunge pool fed by natural thermal springs.
Whitworth Park Hotel (4 Miles)*
The friendly Whitworth Park Hotel is a Grade II Listed building with free Wi-Fi, good breakfasts and excellent food. Near the Peak District, Matlock is a 5-minute drive away.
Lion Hotel (6 Miles)*
The Lion Hotel is situated in the centre of one of Derbyshire's most historic towns - Belper. The hotel provides an extremely high level of comfort and service.
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Self Catering near Matlock Bath
Derwent House (2 Miles)*
Derwent House, luxury self catering holiday accommodation, with 6 bedrooms in Matlock, Derbyshire. Sleeps 12 guests in comfort, ideal for large groups and family holidays. Derwent House is an elegant grade II listed Georgian Home.
Marmadukes Holiday Cottage (2 Miles)*
Welcome to The Coach House by Marmadukes, the short break specialists. Originally built for the 18th Century Industrialist Sir Richard Arkwright, the Coach House is today a stunning self catering property.
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