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Coronation Weekend at the Heights of Abraham

6 May 2023 - 8 May 2023

Celebrate the Coronation with live music at the Heights of Abraham.

It’s Coronation weekend, and to celebrate, The Heights has live music in three performance zones: The Amphitheatre, The Pergola Stage and down in the Woodland Corner. You’ll find music to suit all tastes, and a real atmosphere of celebration during this three day mini festival of great musical talent.

Train passengers may book a 20% discounted entry which can be validated with your train ticket on admission at the Cable Car Base Station.

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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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