Take a Cable Car ride to The Heights of Abraham, a spectacular ride over the derwent valley - you can explore the 17th century lead mines, an underground warren of passageways with its famous show caverns. Grab lunch at the summit bar and enjoy the summit views.

If you enjoy walking then matlock walk (2.75 miles) is opposite. You have many walks to choose from all through the beautiful countryside. The Wellfield Walk (4.5km) begins at the Matlock Train Station. A map of this particular walk is available here.

The Wellfield Walk (.PDF IMAGE) if you do not have Adobe Reader you can find your FREE download here Adobe Reader

Also, Cycle hire and cycle routes are all around the area, here's a brochure on Peak cycle hire.
Peak Cycle Hire (.PDF IMAGE)

Gullivers Kingdom Theme Park. This park is for the younger children, but quite capable of entertaining the whole family. Themes such as "Old England" "Fantasy Land" and "The Wild West" are some attractions in the park as well as over 50 rides and activities.

Here are a few of the other local attractions that can be found at Matlock Bath:

Peak District Mining Museum, Matlock Bath
Exhibition showing the history of lead mining throughout the Peak District. Visitors can operate rag and chain pumps and climb shafts.
Open daily 4th April-31st October, 10am-5pm(July-Oct 10am-10pm at weekends)
Nov-Feb open Mon-Fri 11am-3pm
Tel 01629 583834

Gullivers Kingdom, Matlock Bath
Family theme park with rides suitable for young children and Royal Cave
Open 10.30am-5pm, 15th April-2nd May, weekends 6-28th Mat, then daily till 10th September
Weekends 16 Sept-22nd October
Daily 23rd Oct-4th Nov
Tel 01629 580540

Matlock Bath Aquarium and Hollogram Gallery, Matlock Bath
Site of original thermal baths, with collection of cold water, tropical and marine fish; Pertrifying Well and Gemstone collection
Open Easter-end Oct 10am-6pm (10pm in school holidays)
Winter opening at weekends 10am-7pm
Tel 01629 583624

Heights of Abraham, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire
Entertainment for the whole family. Cable car rides across the Derwent Valley to the 60 acre sunnit. Exciting underground tours in two famous show caves. Explorers challenge. Displays. Picnic and play areas
Open daily from late March to late October
Tel 01629 582365
website www.heights-of-abraham.co.uk/

Lea Gardens Lea, Matlock
A rare collection of Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Alpines and Conifers in a lovely setting. There is a garden shop and a tea room where light lunches are available.
Opening times Late March- June 10am to 5.30pm
Tel 01629 534380

Walking Guides:

Matlock Town Council produce a series of 4 leaflets describing walks around Matlock. These can be obtained free of charge by contacting the TIC's below. The guides are:

1. Cuckoostone Walk: 5.6km - a walk around the Matlock Moor areas

2. Riber Walk: 5.5km - a walk to Riber Castle

3. Masson Hill Walk: 4.5km - a walk to Masson Mine and Heights of Abraham

4. Wellfield Walk: 4.5km - Wellfield, Hurst Farm and Matlock Green

Long Distance Paths:

The Limestone Way begins at Matlock

 

Tourist information:

TIC Matlock. Crown square, DE4 3AT. tel:(01629) 583388

TIC Matlock Bath. The Pavilion, DE4 3NR. tel:(01629) 55082

Arkwrights Cromford Mill, Cromford, DE4 3RQ. tel:(01629) 825776