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What to do and see in Matlock, England: The Best Specialty Museums
Discover the best top things to do in Matlock, United Kingdom including 50th Cromford Steam Rally, Peak District Lead Mining Museum, Crich Tramway Village, Masson Mills, Red House Stables and Carriage Museum, Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills, Life in a Lens Museum of Photography & Old Times.
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1. 50th Cromford Steam Rally
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5.0 based on 44 reviews
This year is our 50th Anniversary Cromford steam rally was established in 1970 and is one of the most highly rated shows in this part of the country, with over 600 exhibits theres something for everyone so why not come and spend the day with us at Cromford. Cromford Steam Rally 1st & 2nd August 2020, gates open 08.30 till late Saturday 08.30 till 17.00 Sunday
2. Peak District Lead Mining Museum
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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. Crich Tramway Village
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4.5 based on 2,250 reviews
Crich Tramway Village is a family visitor attraction and home to the National Tramway Museum. Take a trip back in time and ride vintage trams into the open countryside. There's an enchanting Woodland Walk and Sculpture Trail, Tearoom, gift shop, children's play area, exhibitions and Workshop Viewing Gallery. We are open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Monday 31st August and weekends from 10am until Sunday 1st November 2020. Please check our website for opening times: www.tramway.co.uk and download the Covid-19 Crich Tramway Village Guidelines.
Reviewed By KellyGreen123 - Mytchett, United Kingdom
Lovely day seeing trams, the museum, doing the woodland walks... the memorial hall is not a walk for the faint hearted - it took quite a while!! The views were amazing and the different trams to ride were fantastic Plenty of eateries, pub, tea room, icecream parlour and old fashioned sweetshop, as well as a selection of picnic areas! Loved it! Suitable for all ages, Ps the memorial walk isn't easy with a buggy or wheelchair mind u!
4. 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
5. Red House Stables and Carriage Museum
6. 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.
7. Life in a Lens Museum of Photography & Old Times
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4.0 based on 7 reviews
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