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Heights of Abraham

Cable car ride to Heights of Abraham hilltop park, two famous caverns, adventure playgrounds and much more.

Heights of Abraham cable car ride leads to the hilltop park including two famous caverns, adventure playgrounds and much more. 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.

20% Discount for Train Passengers

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

Address

The Heights of Abraham
Matlock Bath
DE4 3NT

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Opening Times

Open every day from 10.00-16.00, 11-26 February 2023

From 27 February - 24 March open Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays & Mondays only until 25 March.

Open daily from 25 March until 6 November.

Opening times: 10.00 until 16.30, later during school holidays. Opening times may vary, please check with the attraction for the latest information.

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