Matlock Views, Matlock

Matlock has been welcoming visitors to the area since the spa was developed in the late 17th century. Set in the wooded gorge of the River Derwent, Matlock offers a range of shops, pubs and restaurants, as well as a host of attractions including Gulliver’s Kingdom and the Peak District Mining Museum. Views down the gorge can be enjoyed from the cable car which takes visitors up to the Heights of Abraham. – a great place for all the family with its showcaves, nature trail and much more. South of the town is the start of the High Peak Cycle Trail, whilst the National Tramway Museum is also close by. To the north is Bakewell and Chatsworth House.