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The 6 Best Museums in Matlock Bath, England
Discover the best top things to do in Matlock Bath, United Kingdom including Peak District Lead Mining Museum, Masson Mills, Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills, Masson Mills Shopping Village, VCS Vintage Tea Room, Life in a Lens Museum of Photography & Old Times.
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1. 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.
2. Masson Mills
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4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By raudigs - Haslemere, United Kingdom
This mill dates back in part to the 1700's. There is a large shopping centre there but also a fascinating museum and if you go at the right time you will see and hear in an informative guided tour all the textile machinery in operation with some of the equipment dating back 200 years or more. Even without a tour you can have an interesting walk round.Never realised so much technology went into making a tie! It was highlight of our week long visit to Debyshire. But beware the museum does not take debit/credit cards and the shopping centre does not have a cash machine. The Gold ticket to see everything costs £7.50
3. Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills
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4.0 based on 602 reviews
"Step back in time" in the Working Textile Museum at Sir Richard Arkwright's 1783 showpiece Masson Mills,the finest surviving and best preserved example of an Arkwright cotton spinning mill. Let the sights, smells and sounds of historic working textile machinery transport you into the past and bring Arkwright's legacy to life. Shopping village, restaurant and car park on site. Gateway to the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.
Reviewed By 431ianh - Derby, United Kingdom
Have passed the mill many times and having seen it on TV decided to pay a visit. The museum is fascinating and if you time it right, well worth paying the extra to see the boiler house and steam engine in operation. The latter had only been open 10 weeks and is absolutely incredible. Thanks to Andrew and Kevin for the very informative tour and demonstrations.
4. Masson Mills Shopping Village
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3.5 based on 279 reviews
Set in 6 beautiful acres, Masson Mills is located over the banks of the River Derwent in the picturesque town of Matlock Bath, a village situated south of Matlock on the main A6 road in Derbyshire, England. Matlock Bath, a former spa town, is a popular destination for tourists visiting the Peak District as it has something to suit every taste - from shops to museums and amusements. In the 19th century Matlock Bath began to develop as a spa town, whereas previously the town was made up of a collection of small villages. Masson Mills is the gateway to the world heritage site and is joined to the Working Textile Museum. The refurbished Mill built by Sir Richard Arkwright in 1783 was re-opened in 1999. The Shopping Village, Museum and Conference Centre host nearly 400,000 visitors a year, and employs over 70 staff who are always willing to go that extra mile to help you with your shopping needs. Our focus on outstanding customer service and top quality merchandise at great prices is the reason we are the proud award winners of retail outlet of the year.
Reviewed By paulbW32IR - The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom
A good choice for clothes shopping and have always found a bargain but be prepared for the whole day’s visit
5. VCS Vintage Tea Room
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3.0 based on 2 reviews
Vintage Toy & Bicycle Museum Vintage Tea Room
6. Life in a Lens Museum of Photography & Old Times
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 7 reviews
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