Things To Do

Cable Car 40th Birthday Party

21 April 2024

Celebrate 40 years of the Cable Car at Heights of Abraham

It’s 40 years since the original cable cars were installed at the Heights so visitors are in for a real treat! Receive a special commemorative certificate when you take your cable car flight and there will be a real party atmosphere throughout the estate.

Turn up in Victorian fancy dress to win great prizes. Buy your tickets well in advance.

Address

Heights of Abraham
 The cable car base station is less than a five minutes’ walk from Matlock Bath Station, just follow the new walkway between the river and the railway.

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Opening Times

Open from 10.00am until 4.30pm or later depending on the time of year. Opening times may vary, please check with the attraction for the latest information.

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