Glenys’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Gulliver's Kingdom Resort
Temple WalkA good little theme park for younger Children
Very interesting geological displays and trips down a mine!
15 locals recommend
Peak District Lead Mining Museum
196 S ParadeVery interesting geological displays and trips down a mine!
View the village from the water. A friendly service is offered with full safety equipment available.
Matlock Bath Rowing Boats
View the village from the water. A friendly service is offered with full safety equipment available.
Stunning house, gardens and estate. Many different events are held here from markets to RHS horticultural shows and country fairs. The house is decorated for Christmas and has stunning light displays in the grounds.
698 locals recommend
Chatsworth House
Stunning house, gardens and estate. Many different events are held here from markets to RHS horticultural shows and country fairs. The house is decorated for Christmas and has stunning light displays in the grounds.
A beautiful National Trust Property with extensive grounds to explore.
76 locals recommend
Kedleston Hall
A beautiful National Trust Property with extensive grounds to explore.
Known as the un-stately stately home. Full of collected items and history of the family who lived there over generations.
63 locals recommend
National Trust - Calke Abbey
Known as the un-stately stately home. Full of collected items and history of the family who lived there over generations.
Stunning tapestries and extensive grounds, offering panoramic views of three counties..
97 locals recommend
National Trust - Hardwick Hall
Stunning tapestries and extensive grounds, offering panoramic views of three counties..
A fascinating place to visit, but especially to encourage children to become interested in history. Lots to see and do.
24 locals recommend
Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood
Main RoadA fascinating place to visit, but especially to encourage children to become interested in history. Lots to see and do.
A beautiful mediaeval property, privately owned. Many events on their calendar.
260 locals recommend
Haddon Hall
A beautiful mediaeval property, privately owned. Many events on their calendar.
Lots to see and do! Take a ride on an historic tram and view trams from all over the world.
Tramway Museum station
Lots to see and do! Take a ride on an historic tram and view trams from all over the world.
Drive the car that was your father's when you were a child.
10 locals recommend
Great British Car Journey
Drive the car that was your father's when you were a child.
Beautiful walks around the reservoir and a wide range of watersports and fishing.
31 locals recommend
Carsington Water Visitor Centre
Big LaneBeautiful walks around the reservoir and a wide range of watersports and fishing.
This was the first factory in the world! There is a small museum, together with quirky and niche shops.
67 locals recommend
Cromford Mill
Mill RoadThis was the first factory in the world! There is a small museum, together with quirky and niche shops.
We are within a short distance of the Peak District National Park, that offers countless walks, activities and experiences. Too many to mention here.
39 locals recommend
Peak District National Park Authority
Baslow RoadWe are within a short distance of the Peak District National Park, that offers countless walks, activities and experiences. Too many to mention here.
The Heights of Abraham
Dale RoadFood scene
Good food and a car very on Sundays. A tantalizing array of local beers. Large indoor and outdoor areas. Take away pizza too! Live bands at the weekend.
16 locals recommend
The Fishpond Freehouse Matlock Bath
204 S ParadeGood food and a car very on Sundays. A tantalizing array of local beers. Large indoor and outdoor areas. Take away pizza too! Live bands at the weekend.
Fabulous food and a good range of ales. There is also a take-away service.
15 locals recommend
Remarkable Hare
77 Dale RoadFabulous food and a good range of ales. There is also a take-away service.
Good meals and lovely cakes. Excellent for families and others using the park.
6 locals recommend
Cafe in the Park
38 Causeway LnGood meals and lovely cakes. Excellent for families and others using the park.
Rose Cottage
124-126 North ParadeWatch your food being prepared! A wide range of seafood dishes prepared with flair. Delicious. Often fully booked at weekends, so book early to avoid disappointment!
The Seafood Cave & Grill
30 North ParadeWatch your food being prepared! A wide range of seafood dishes prepared with flair. Delicious. Often fully booked at weekends, so book early to avoid disappointment!
Specialist and craft shops
The Old Apothecary Shop
52-54 North Parade
Ladybird Shopping Village - Matlock Bath
50 North Parade