Nature & Parks
Britain’s first National Park, with countless views to enjoy, hills to hike, stately homes and lovely villages.
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Heritage & Museums
Chatsworth home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, is renowned for its rich history and array of art and its garden.
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Shopping
Matlock has a variety of independent, high street and vintage retro shops, cafés, and restaurants, set amongst scenic surroundings
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Shopping
Belper is a bustling market town with a diverse mix of shops, named England’s Best High Street 2019.
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Shopping
Bakewell is a popular market town on the banks of the River Wye, known for its unique and delicious pudding.
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Themed Attractions
Matlock Boats and Train operate electric motorboats and a miniature electric locomotive ‘Little David’.
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Heritage & Museums
Cromford Canal is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is a haven for water vole
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Heritage & Museums
Cromford Canal Narrow Boat Cruises operate the historic narrow boat Birdswood.
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Nature & Parks
Belper River Gardens, adjacent to Strutt's North Mill offer a tranquil setting to view the River Derwent.
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Nature & Parks
Belper Rowing Boats can be hired during the summer at Belper River Gardens.
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Nature & Parks
Attenborough Nature Reserve is an outstanding complex of flooded former gravel pits and islands providing exceptional wildlife habitat.
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Nature & Parks
Derwent Gardens comprise thermal springs creating pools, with grotos and alcoves creating unique riverside gardens
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Sport & Adventure
Matlock Bath Boats offers rowing boats for up to five people and a larger solar powered, wheelchair accessible motorboat.
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Sport & Adventure
A gentle kayak paddle along the historic Cromford Canal enjoying the wildlife along the way.
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Sport & Adventure
Canoe river trips for adventurous families or adults
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Sport & Adventure
Arc Leisure Matlock offers a range of leisure facilities including swimming pool, sports hall and a children’s soft play area.
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Shopping
Cromford has a good selection of shops, restaurants and pubs, in the village centre and at Cromford Mills.
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Nature & Parks
Black Rocks is a popular walking and climbing area off the High Peak Trail, with superb views over Cromford and Matlock Bath.
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Heritage & Museums
High Peak Junction is home some of the earliest railway buildings in the world.
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Nature & Parks
High Peak Trail is a 17.5 mile walking and cycling trail near Cromford
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