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Discover the best top things to do in Matlock Bath, United Kingdom including Heights of Abraham, Peak District Lead Mining Museum, Gulliver's Kingdom, Lovers' Walk, Matlock Bath, Matlock Bath Aquarium & Exhibitions, Derwent Gardens, Matlock Bath Illuminations.
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1. Heights of Abraham
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,641 reviews
Now open daily. Take a spectacular cable car ride to the Heights of Abraham, an award-winning hilltop park. Your cable car ticket gives you free admission to all the facilities at the top, including 60 acres of landscaped grounds, exhibition areas, Masson Pavilion Film Theatre, adventure playgrounds, woodland walks, and two famous show caverns with guided tours, audio visual effects and remarkable stories to tell. Cavern tours take place throughout the day. NEW self guided audio heritage tour available via your mobile phone. Enjoy stunning views across the Derwent Valley from the Vista Restaurant and Bar. Dogs are welcome and travel free on the cable cars, but are not allowed down into the Caverns.
Reviewed By RichardG2938
We came for a day out to celebrate my partner's 30-something birthday and what a day! From my 39 to our youngest girl's 4 years, there was something to interest, even fascinate, all of us. The kids loved the cable car, Punch and Judy show and playgrounds, while us grown ups were fascinated by the history of the park and the cave tour; your guide Graham is a real asset to the place, knowledgeable and informative, but really laid back and funny. We can't wait to come back with the remaining younger manners of your little clan. The only bitter taste was left by the council car park whose ticket machines are cash-only and there's no option to pay by phone as is the norm elsewhere these days. Other than that one single gripe, The Heights of Abraham is a fabulous day out. Thank you!
2. Peak District Lead Mining Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 181 reviews
Currently closed due lockdown - hope to be open every day from the 3rd December. Find out about the lead mining heritage of Derbyshire from Roman Times to the present. Interactive exhibits, mock tunnels and shafts to climb, moving models. The new Matlock Bath Through Time exhibition tells the story of a village that was one of the top Georgian Spas in the country. Then visit Temple Mine and find out what it was really like working underground followed by a try at gold panning. Suitable for all ages. Family ticket £28 (2A and 3C)
Reviewed By Navigate775700
Due to Coronovirus we had a guided tour of the mine just to our little family. Chris, our guide, was really friendly and very knowledgeable on the mine and its operations. After the mine, we did some gold panning and all came away with a little haul of fools gold and amethyst. The museum was great with loads of information about the area and its mining history. Some interactive exhibits for the youngster's too. Its a shame covid has forced them to close the climbing tunnels but perfectly understandable. Great shop as well with loads of rocks and gems available to buy as well as books on mines and the local area. Really friendly staff topped the visit off. Would definitely recommend.
3. Gulliver's Kingdom
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,571 reviews
We have a wide range of rides and attractions from the Western World and Pirates Play area to the log flume and Drop Tower. Don't Forget our popular indoor attraction Blast Arena, open all year long. Set on a stunning hillside there's extra adventure, added adrenaline and fabulous views! We are dedicated to providing families with real value and have over 35 years of experience in creating the perfect day out.
Reviewed By BobW5460OF
We have visited a couple of times and we really enjoy coming here the rides and attraction are good too it's is set in a lovely location on the hill side it's a shame that you got rid of your big rollercoaster the Switchback rollercoaster a couple of year's ago as it was a nice ride maybe the next ride should be a rollercoaster if you have room for one also some more music round the park would be nice as it can be a bit quiet in some area's of the park especially on Gully's Pirate Adventure Smugglers Wharf ride and the Log Roller Coaster. If I was you don't let the other reviews put you off yes it's on a hill not great if you have a pushchair of wheelchair I recommend you visit the other Gulliver's parks as they are not on the hill as they are good to and yes the face mask are required to were on ride and if you don't like the rules then don't go it's clear on the website too definitely recommend you go too
4. Lovers' Walk, Matlock Bath
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 301 reviews
Reviewed By Tywysoghugo
We visited Lovers Walk with our golden labrador Hugo. The path was well defined but was a little steep in places for my partner who suffers with a bad knee. The views from the top were lovely but in places there were sheer drops and we were worried our dog might venture off the path and fall down. Luckily this didn't happen. The circular walk gave views to Gulliver's Kingdom and the cable cars as well. At the end if the walk there were several fish and chip shops and several ice cream, chocolate and fudge shops. Of course we could resist. A pleasant hour spent here
5. Matlock Bath Aquarium & Exhibitions
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 477 reviews
The Aquarium and Exhibitions are located in a wonderful Victorian building in the centre of Matlock Bath, this is a popular collection of unique attractions for all the family to visit and enjoy.As well as our fascinating Aquarium that houses over 50 species of fish there is :• One of the largest public displays of Holograms in Europe.• The Thermal Pool which is the home of our famous Carp collection. • The site of the only remaining 'Petrifying well' in Matlock Bath. • A beautiful worldwide Gemstone & Fossil display.• A wonderful trip down memory lane in our 'Past Times in Matlock Bath' Exhibition.• A private collection of Goss and Crested China. totaling over 1,700 pieces. • We also offer a fish sales, rescue and re housing service.
Reviewed By ThatGirlWhoReviews - Northampton, United Kingdom
This aquarium is really sweet and unique, a good collection of fish and turtles. The petrifying well is also unique how it turns things to stone. Don’t expect lots and lots of fish here as it’s only a few rooms but for the price of £3.30, you cannot really grumble, it’s such a reasonable fee. The aquarium is actually in an old Victorian swimming baths and I love how they have converted the old pool into a huge koi carp pond. You can just imagine it how it used to be, a lot of the original features still exist. Really worth going to when going to Matlock Bath! I recommend!
6. Derwent Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By 373daver - Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
A lovely walk through the splendid gardens in the autumnal weather. Very calm and relaxing with water features and springs all along the route.
7. Matlock Bath Illuminations
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 308 reviews
Reviewed By sheffdudette
Great for the kids, fab fireworks! Really nice night out. Don’t forgot to tick off heights of Abraham as well while you’re there!
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