Colin and Christine's guidebook
Activities and interest for children
This is an ideal family trip out with access to animals and horse riding. DE4 5LH. 4.1 miles from the flat. It is a family friendly open farm with a large selection of animals to see including llamas, goats, peacocks, meerkats, chickens, pigs, alpacas, ducks, and deer to name a few. There are specially designed playgrounds, a go-kart track for the kids and many places for the adults to relax if they wish. Group party bookings and children's birthday parties are also catered for. There is a licensed cafe serving hot food, a classroom and a gift shop. Horse Riding Lessons and Pony Trekking are also available with prior booking.
37 habitants recommandent
Matlock Farm Park
Jaggers LaneThis is an ideal family trip out with access to animals and horse riding. DE4 5LH. 4.1 miles from the flat. It is a family friendly open farm with a large selection of animals to see including llamas, goats, peacocks, meerkats, chickens, pigs, alpacas, ducks, and deer to name a few. There are specially designed playgrounds, a go-kart track for the kids and many places for the adults to relax if they wish. Group party bookings and children's birthday parties are also catered for. There is a licensed cafe serving hot food, a classroom and a gift shop. Horse Riding Lessons and Pony Trekking are also available with prior booking.
Matlock Bath – DE4 3PG – 2.1 miles from the flat. A theme park chain with lots of rides and attractions with spectacular views due to its hillside setting. There are options of climbing high above the Crows Nest Quest or taking a ride on the log flume 300 feet above the Derwent Valley.
110 habitants recommandent
Gulliver's Kingdom Resort
Temple WalkMatlock Bath – DE4 3PG – 2.1 miles from the flat. A theme park chain with lots of rides and attractions with spectacular views due to its hillside setting. There are options of climbing high above the Crows Nest Quest or taking a ride on the log flume 300 feet above the Derwent Valley.
This steam train route owned and managed by Peak Rail returns to Rowsley via Matlock and is a great trip out for the family. DE4 2LF. 4.1 miles from the flat. The train can also be caught from Matlock Railway Station. DE4 3NA, 0.3 miles from the flat.
9 habitants recommandent
Peak Rail (Rowsley South Station)
off Harrison WayThis steam train route owned and managed by Peak Rail returns to Rowsley via Matlock and is a great trip out for the family. DE4 2LF. 4.1 miles from the flat. The train can also be caught from Matlock Railway Station. DE4 3NA, 0.3 miles from the flat.
A working family dairy farm producing great ice cream of many different flavours. It also has a coffee shop, sandwiches and snacks and an outdoor play area for children. DE4 2JG, 1.3 miles from the flat.
6 habitants recommandent
Matlock Meadows
Snitterton RoadA working family dairy farm producing great ice cream of many different flavours. It also has a coffee shop, sandwiches and snacks and an outdoor play area for children. DE4 2JG, 1.3 miles from the flat.
Home to the National Tramway Museum, this is one of the most visited local tourist spots. It offers tram rides, walks, an outdoor play area and a tearoom. Crich itself is a lovely village to visit. DE4 5DP. 6.3 miles from the flat.
77 habitants recommandent
Village de tramway de Crich
Home to the National Tramway Museum, this is one of the most visited local tourist spots. It offers tram rides, walks, an outdoor play area and a tearoom. Crich itself is a lovely village to visit. DE4 5DP. 6.3 miles from the flat.
The cable cars running from Matlock Bath Railway Station car park take visitors to the Heights, affording great views as it does so. A visitor centre and restaurant, an outdoor play area, activities and walks, all add to a great trip out. DE4 3NT. 1.6 miles from the flat.
160 habitants recommandent
Les hauteurs d'Abraham
Dale RoadThe cable cars running from Matlock Bath Railway Station car park take visitors to the Heights, affording great views as it does so. A visitor centre and restaurant, an outdoor play area, activities and walks, all add to a great trip out. DE4 3NT. 1.6 miles from the flat.
50 species of fish in a Victorian building are displayed as well as a hologram and a thermal water carp collection. A nice addition to a day out. DE4 3NS. 1.5 miles from the flat.
13 habitants recommandent
Matlock Bath Aquarium & Exhibitions
50 species of fish in a Victorian building are displayed as well as a hologram and a thermal water carp collection. A nice addition to a day out. DE4 3NS. 1.5 miles from the flat.
Matlock Town Centre Public Park that hosts an outdoor play area for young children, a small restaurant supplying meals, ice creams and snacks, a paddling pool, a bowling green and often marquees and events taking place. DE4 3SX, 0.4 miles from the flat.
12 habitants recommandent
Hall Leys Park
Matlock Town Centre Public Park that hosts an outdoor play area for young children, a small restaurant supplying meals, ice creams and snacks, a paddling pool, a bowling green and often marquees and events taking place. DE4 3SX, 0.4 miles from the flat.
Whitworth Park is a huge recreational area with an outdoor play area and the Barrington Bar near the car park serves meals. There is a small restaurant within the complex that sells snacks and ice cream.
7 habitants recommandent
Barringtons
Station RoadWhitworth Park is a huge recreational area with an outdoor play area and the Barrington Bar near the car park serves meals. There is a small restaurant within the complex that sells snacks and ice cream.
Sightseeing
A comfortable walking path with themed Peak District gritstone outcrops and fantastic views. S32 3YR. 13 miles from the flat. Easily accessible scenic views and walking area. There are some cliff areas accessible from the walkway so please be careful and mindful of this, particularly those with young children.
42 habitants recommandent
Curbar Edge
A comfortable walking path with themed Peak District gritstone outcrops and fantastic views. S32 3YR. 13 miles from the flat. Easily accessible scenic views and walking area. There are some cliff areas accessible from the walkway so please be careful and mindful of this, particularly those with young children.
DE45 1PP. 8.4 miles from the flat. Fantastic house and grounds, with a children’s play area, shop and restaurant. The home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire having been passed down through 16 generations of the Cavendish family and host to many events and films during the years. A must see.
698 habitants recommandent
Chatsworth House
DE45 1PP. 8.4 miles from the flat. Fantastic house and grounds, with a children’s play area, shop and restaurant. The home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire having been passed down through 16 generations of the Cavendish family and host to many events and films during the years. A must see.
S32 5QP. 14 miles from the flat. In 1665, cloth from London arrived for tailor Alexander Hadfield that was infected with the plague. His assistant, George Viccars, died soon afterwards and the infection spread throughout the village. The 800 inhabitants courageously and heroically quarantined themselves to prevent spread to other areas. References to this amazing set of actions are made throughout the village and the museum.
79 habitants recommandent
Eyam
S32 5QP. 14 miles from the flat. In 1665, cloth from London arrived for tailor Alexander Hadfield that was infected with the plague. His assistant, George Viccars, died soon afterwards and the infection spread throughout the village. The 800 inhabitants courageously and heroically quarantined themselves to prevent spread to other areas. References to this amazing set of actions are made throughout the village and the museum.
DE6 2AY. 17 miles from the flat. A beauty spot that attracts over a million visitors a year and is three miles long. The River Dove runs through the valley that is surrounded by beautiful and scenic hills and high land.
100 habitants recommandent
Dovedale
DE6 2AY. 17 miles from the flat. A beauty spot that attracts over a million visitors a year and is three miles long. The River Dove runs through the valley that is surrounded by beautiful and scenic hills and high land.
A village about 23 miles from the flat, its lead mining heritage has given rise to the Peak, Blue John, Speedwell and Treak Cliff Caverns open to public visits. It is surrounded by three hills including Mam Tor and through which Winnats Pass, a narrow and spectacular road, passes. Beautiful at Christmas also, Castleton is worth a visit. S33 8UA.
186 habitants recommandent
Castleton
A village about 23 miles from the flat, its lead mining heritage has given rise to the Peak, Blue John, Speedwell and Treak Cliff Caverns open to public visits. It is surrounded by three hills including Mam Tor and through which Winnats Pass, a narrow and spectacular road, passes. Beautiful at Christmas also, Castleton is worth a visit. S33 8UA.
A beautifully scenic valley with a local hotel and pub. The Headstone Viaduct is afforded a superb view from Monsal Head. Monsal Trial forms part of the viaduct.
60 habitants recommandent
Monsal Head Hotel
Monsal TrailA beautifully scenic valley with a local hotel and pub. The Headstone Viaduct is afforded a superb view from Monsal Head. Monsal Trial forms part of the viaduct.
Although, this is listed as a rural 16th-century pub in the Peak District offering meals, warm rooms and an outside terrace, we have listed this because of the absolutely fantastic views. Situated just above the Eyam plague village, this is worth a visit. S32 5QD, 16 miles from the flat.
Barrel Inn
Although, this is listed as a rural 16th-century pub in the Peak District offering meals, warm rooms and an outside terrace, we have listed this because of the absolutely fantastic views. Situated just above the Eyam plague village, this is worth a visit. S32 5QD, 16 miles from the flat.
We have included the village of Monyash as the drive from Bakewell presents lovely views of the Peak District and dry stoned walls, and the village itself with one pub and one restaurant, is a nice trip out. It is also the gateway to the Staffordshire Moorlands offering scenic views. DE45 1JH, 13 miles from the flat.
9 habitants recommandent
Monyash
We have included the village of Monyash as the drive from Bakewell presents lovely views of the Peak District and dry stoned walls, and the village itself with one pub and one restaurant, is a nice trip out. It is also the gateway to the Staffordshire Moorlands offering scenic views. DE45 1JH, 13 miles from the flat.
Near to the village of Bamford, this is a much visited large historic water mass setting with surrounding countryside. The Fairholmes Visitor Centre and the Hodron Edge Stone Circle are both part of the complex. S33 0BY, 20 miles from the flat.
114 habitants recommandent
Ladybower Reservoir
Near to the village of Bamford, this is a much visited large historic water mass setting with surrounding countryside. The Fairholmes Visitor Centre and the Hodron Edge Stone Circle are both part of the complex. S33 0BY, 20 miles from the flat.
A small early Bronze Age stone circle traditionally believed to depict nine ladies turned to stone as a penalty for dancing on Sunday. A popular spot, especially during the Summer Solstice. DE4 2LS, 5.4 miles from the flat.
30 habitants recommandent
Cercle de pierres des neuf dames
Lees RoadA small early Bronze Age stone circle traditionally believed to depict nine ladies turned to stone as a penalty for dancing on Sunday. A popular spot, especially during the Summer Solstice. DE4 2LS, 5.4 miles from the flat.
Haddon Hall is an English country house situated on the River Wye. It is a former seat of the Dukes of Rutland and is the current home of Lord Edward Manners. With 11th century origins, Haddon Hall has been used as a film location for the 1996 and 2006 versions of Jane Eyre and as a part location within the 2005 version of Pride and Prejudice. Other productions have also used the venue. It is open seven days a week during the summer and during December before Christmas.
260 habitants recommandent
Haddon Hall
Haddon Hall is an English country house situated on the River Wye. It is a former seat of the Dukes of Rutland and is the current home of Lord Edward Manners. With 11th century origins, Haddon Hall has been used as a film location for the 1996 and 2006 versions of Jane Eyre and as a part location within the 2005 version of Pride and Prejudice. Other productions have also used the venue. It is open seven days a week during the summer and during December before Christmas.
Pub scene
We must include this if you like pubs and in particular real ale. A consistent Good Beer Guide entry situated at the top of Matlock, this pub offers fantastic views and lovely meals when they are being served. A ten minute walk up hill from the flat! Closed on Mondays.
10 habitants recommandent
The Thorn Tree Inn
48 Jackson RdWe must include this if you like pubs and in particular real ale. A consistent Good Beer Guide entry situated at the top of Matlock, this pub offers fantastic views and lovely meals when they are being served. A ten minute walk up hill from the flat! Closed on Mondays.
A walk up the hill to Smedley Street East on the right sees this very popular Good Beer Guide local pub.
6 habitants recommandent
The Newsroom
75-77 Smedley St EA walk up the hill to Smedley Street East on the right sees this very popular Good Beer Guide local pub.
A Good Beer Guide Pub for 2021, it brews its own Moot Ales and offers good food, especially Sunday Lunch, and a beer garden. 0.6 miles from the flat, DE4 3BT.
Red Lion Hotel
65 Matlock GreenA Good Beer Guide Pub for 2021, it brews its own Moot Ales and offers good food, especially Sunday Lunch, and a beer garden. 0.6 miles from the flat, DE4 3BT.
On Smedley Street just up hill from the flat (0.2 miles from the flat, 4 minutes walk, DE4 3JJ), this micropub offers great ales, a cosy atmosphere and an small outdoor seating area when the weather allows. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Farmacy
76 Smedley StreetOn Smedley Street just up hill from the flat (0.2 miles from the flat, 4 minutes walk, DE4 3JJ), this micropub offers great ales, a cosy atmosphere and an small outdoor seating area when the weather allows. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
A regular Good Beer Guide entry offering good real ales and food. Before the pandemic, live bands performed every Friday and Saturday night. (Dale Road, Matlock Town Centre, DE4 3LT, 1.1 miles from the flat).
Twenty Ten
16 Dale RdA regular Good Beer Guide entry offering good real ales and food. Before the pandemic, live bands performed every Friday and Saturday night. (Dale Road, Matlock Town Centre, DE4 3LT, 1.1 miles from the flat).
This is a fine real ale pub, a regular Camra Good Beer Guide entry, with hearty pub food and home made sausages. S45 0EW. 4.4 miles from the flat.
6 habitants recommandent
The Old Poets Corner.
1 Butts RdThis is a fine real ale pub, a regular Camra Good Beer Guide entry, with hearty pub food and home made sausages. S45 0EW. 4.4 miles from the flat.
Sport activity and leisure
This is a Sports Centre that includes a restaurant and an indoor children's play area. It is less than a mile's walk from the flat.
Arc Leisure Matlock
Bakewell RoadThis is a Sports Centre that includes a restaurant and an indoor children's play area. It is less than a mile's walk from the flat.
Carsington Water is a reservoir that offers windsurfing, sailing, an outdoor play area, walks and a restaurant. It is a nice trip out and a nice setting.
31 habitants recommandent
Centre d'accueil de Carsington Water
Big LaneCarsington Water is a reservoir that offers windsurfing, sailing, an outdoor play area, walks and a restaurant. It is a nice trip out and a nice setting.
This is a cycling, horse riding and walking trail which is about 8.5 miles long. It runs from near Bakewell to near Buxton. The Blackwell Mill Cycle Hire Centre near Bakewell offers booking by phone only 01298-70838/71986.
64 habitants recommandent
Monsal Trail
Monsal TrailThis is a cycling, horse riding and walking trail which is about 8.5 miles long. It runs from near Bakewell to near Buxton. The Blackwell Mill Cycle Hire Centre near Bakewell offers booking by phone only 01298-70838/71986.
On Firs Parade in Matlock Town Centre, you have to solve the puzzles to get out. Suitable for 11 years old onwards. DE4 3AS, 0.2 miles from the flat, open 10.00am-8.30pm each day.
Deception Escape Rooms
23 Firs ParadeOn Firs Parade in Matlock Town Centre, you have to solve the puzzles to get out. Suitable for 11 years old onwards. DE4 3AS, 0.2 miles from the flat, open 10.00am-8.30pm each day.
Part of the Castleton experience but some people specifically visit Mam Tor hence this separate reference to it. It is a 517m hill with a walk way and a peak. Decent walking boots and most often a top and waterproofs are suggested. S33 8WA, 24 miles from the flat.
134 habitants recommandent
Mam Tor
Part of the Castleton experience but some people specifically visit Mam Tor hence this separate reference to it. It is a 517m hill with a walk way and a peak. Decent walking boots and most often a top and waterproofs are suggested. S33 8WA, 24 miles from the flat.
S45 0BW, 5.6 miles. Please check the website for opening times as these vary. This is a bit of fun that we stumbled across. From 2 October 2021, pumpkins are available for picking, buying and taken away. The sunflower field is fascinating-a field full of very tall sunflowers that can be waded through. Sunflowers too, can be picked, bought and taken away. Great for children especially.
Ashover Pumpkins & Sunflowers
Eastwood LaneS45 0BW, 5.6 miles. Please check the website for opening times as these vary. This is a bit of fun that we stumbled across. From 2 October 2021, pumpkins are available for picking, buying and taken away. The sunflower field is fascinating-a field full of very tall sunflowers that can be waded through. Sunflowers too, can be picked, bought and taken away. Great for children especially.
Food scene
Highly recommended traditional food restaurant set next to the river in Matlock Town Centre.
43 habitants recommandent
Stones
1 Dale RdHighly recommended traditional food restaurant set next to the river in Matlock Town Centre.
Elegant contemporary Indian restaurant set in a former cinema offering relaxed, candlelit dining. Causeway Lane in the town centre of Matlock.
24 habitants recommandent
Maazi Matlock
25 Causeway LnElegant contemporary Indian restaurant set in a former cinema offering relaxed, candlelit dining. Causeway Lane in the town centre of Matlock.
Modern and stylish Italian spot in the Matlock town centre, with an open kitchen delivering a long menu of traditional dishes.
11 habitants recommandent
Viva Restaurant
27-29 Dale RdModern and stylish Italian spot in the Matlock town centre, with an open kitchen delivering a long menu of traditional dishes.
Classic curries, regional specials and set-meal offerings in an intimate, softly lit dining room. DE4 3NT in Matlock Bath.
15 habitants recommandent
The Balti Restaurant
256 Dale RdClassic curries, regional specials and set-meal offerings in an intimate, softly lit dining room. DE4 3NT in Matlock Bath.
Classic Thai curries and noodles in a casual spot with opulent decor and tables on a mezzanine level.
12 habitants recommandent
Thailand No.1 Restaurant
43 Dale RdClassic Thai curries and noodles in a casual spot with opulent decor and tables on a mezzanine level.
Matlock Bath authentic Chinese family run restaurant that also caters for takeaway and delivered meals. DE4 3NR.
New China Rose
190 South ParadeMatlock Bath authentic Chinese family run restaurant that also caters for takeaway and delivered meals. DE4 3NR.
The Spice
129 Dale RoadTraditional Indian restaurant on Dale Road, Matlock DE4 3LU.
This is a spacious out of town traditional restaurant with very good reviews over the years. DE4 2HX.
21 habitants recommandent
The Shalimar
Dale Road NorthThis is a spacious out of town traditional restaurant with very good reviews over the years. DE4 2HX.
Opens at 0930, this offers breakfasts and lunches but also 'freak shakes' and cocktails. Good fun for the kids. It becomes a bar in the evening. Bakewell Road, DE4 3AT, 0.2 miles from the flat.
6 habitants recommandent
Mad Hatter
Opens at 0930, this offers breakfasts and lunches but also 'freak shakes' and cocktails. Good fun for the kids. It becomes a bar in the evening. Bakewell Road, DE4 3AT, 0.2 miles from the flat.
Opens 0830, 0900 Saturdays, seven days a week, this well established cafe over many years, serves traditional breakfasts and lunches. Bakewell Road, DE4 3AU, 0.3 miles from the flat.
The Matlock Cafe
9 Bakewell RoadOpens 0830, 0900 Saturdays, seven days a week, this well established cafe over many years, serves traditional breakfasts and lunches. Bakewell Road, DE4 3AU, 0.3 miles from the flat.
The Courtyard, Dale Road, DE4 3LT, 0.3 miles from the flat. Traditional breakfasts and meals.
The Black Cat Cafe
2 Dale RoadThe Courtyard, Dale Road, DE4 3LT, 0.3 miles from the flat. Traditional breakfasts and meals.
Apart from Tuesdays (1000), opens 0930 six days a week. Cooked breakfasts and other hot meals. Causeway Lane, DE4 3AR, 0.2 miles from the flat.
6 habitants recommandent
Cafe in the Park
38 Causeway LnApart from Tuesdays (1000), opens 0930 six days a week. Cooked breakfasts and other hot meals. Causeway Lane, DE4 3AR, 0.2 miles from the flat.
Closed Mondays, but open on Sundays and the other days at 10am. DE4 3SX, 0.4 miles from the flat, near to the river and bridge, serves traditional and other breakfasts in a modern setting with an outdoor area.
9 habitants recommandent
Cool River Café & Patisserie
Olde Englishe RoadClosed Mondays, but open on Sundays and the other days at 10am. DE4 3SX, 0.4 miles from the flat, near to the river and bridge, serves traditional and other breakfasts in a modern setting with an outdoor area.
We have listed this in addition to Chatsworth House as it is separate to it and worth a visit in itself for local produce, atmosphere and a cream tea at the restaurant behind it! DE45 1UF, 8.8 miles from the flat.
52 habitants recommandent
Chatsworth Estate Farm Shop
We have listed this in addition to Chatsworth House as it is separate to it and worth a visit in itself for local produce, atmosphere and a cream tea at the restaurant behind it! DE45 1UF, 8.8 miles from the flat.
Good pub food pub at the top of Matlock with two beer gardens and good views. A good place for the family to go for a meal and some time out. DE4 3GX. 0.7 miles from the flat.
Duke Of Wellington
115 Wellington StGood pub food pub at the top of Matlock with two beer gardens and good views. A good place for the family to go for a meal and some time out. DE4 3GX. 0.7 miles from the flat.
Good pub food venue with a substantial beer garden. DE4 3HZ. 0.6 miles from the flat.
The Sycamore Inn
Sycamore RoadGood pub food venue with a substantial beer garden. DE4 3HZ. 0.6 miles from the flat.
A nice town centre pub with a large dining/restaurant area and good food. DE4 3LT. 1.3 miles from the flat.
15 habitants recommandent
Remarkable Hare
77 Dale RoadA nice town centre pub with a large dining/restaurant area and good food. DE4 3LT. 1.3 miles from the flat.
Spacious pub with outdoor area, good food and drinks. In the heart of the bustle of Matlock Bath and can get busy. Bands often play in the evenings. DE4 3NR. 1.7 miles from the flat.
Fish Pond Hotel
204 South ParadeSpacious pub with outdoor area, good food and drinks. In the heart of the bustle of Matlock Bath and can get busy. Bands often play in the evenings. DE4 3NR. 1.7 miles from the flat.
A recently added Latin American inspired Vegan Restaurant to Matlock Bath receiving good early reviews. Open 11am to 4pm Tuesdays to Sundays with a takeaway option included. DE4 3NR. 1.7 miles from the flat.
Sin Carne Cantina | Latin American Inspired Vegan Café
190 South ParadeA recently added Latin American inspired Vegan Restaurant to Matlock Bath receiving good early reviews. Open 11am to 4pm Tuesdays to Sundays with a takeaway option included. DE4 3NR. 1.7 miles from the flat.
Vegetarian and Vegan lunchtime venue set in a small country shopping complex with a working mill, stream walk and craft studios set within beautiful scenery. A nice visit. DE4 2EB. 4.9 miles from the flat.
17 habitants recommandent
Caudwells Mill & Craft Centre
Vegetarian and Vegan lunchtime venue set in a small country shopping complex with a working mill, stream walk and craft studios set within beautiful scenery. A nice visit. DE4 2EB. 4.9 miles from the flat.
City/town information
Poet Lord Byron described Matlock Bath as "Little Switzerland" during to its scenic nature. A former nineteenth century spa town built alongside the River Derwent, it resembles a seaside resort along the A6 with chip shops and amusement arcades. As mentioned elsewhere in this guide, the cable cars, the Heights of Abraham and Gulliver's Kingdom are amongst the attractions situated here.
155 habitants recommandent
Matlock Bath
Poet Lord Byron described Matlock Bath as "Little Switzerland" during to its scenic nature. A former nineteenth century spa town built alongside the River Derwent, it resembles a seaside resort along the A6 with chip shops and amusement arcades. As mentioned elsewhere in this guide, the cable cars, the Heights of Abraham and Gulliver's Kingdom are amongst the attractions situated here.
A pretty market town with the River Wye running through it, the Bakewell Market every Monday and the Farmer's Market on the last Saturday of every month are traditional examples. The famous Bakewell Pudding/Tart can be found in various shops as well as the Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop.
375 habitants recommandent
Bakewell
A pretty market town with the River Wye running through it, the Bakewell Market every Monday and the Farmer's Market on the last Saturday of every month are traditional examples. The famous Bakewell Pudding/Tart can be found in various shops as well as the Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop.
Famous for its crooked spire, Chesterfield is Derbyshire's second largest settlement and provides the train gateway to Sheffield. An impressive open market, shopping centre and St Mary's church are nice places to visit.
41 habitants recommandent
Chesterfield
Famous for its crooked spire, Chesterfield is Derbyshire's second largest settlement and provides the train gateway to Sheffield. An impressive open market, shopping centre and St Mary's church are nice places to visit.
According to many sources as being the fourth biggest city in England, Sheffield can be accessed by bus and train via Chesterfield. Hosting two universities and two large football league clubs, the real ale scene is outstanding and the restaurants and shopping are diverse and impressive. The Botanical Gardens are also worth a visit.
73 habitants recommandent
Sheffield
According to many sources as being the fourth biggest city in England, Sheffield can be accessed by bus and train via Chesterfield. Hosting two universities and two large football league clubs, the real ale scene is outstanding and the restaurants and shopping are diverse and impressive. The Botanical Gardens are also worth a visit.
Derbyshire's only city and largest settlement, Derby offers a university, County Cricket matches and a Championship level football club. It has a Westfield Shopping Centre and a much admired real ale scene. Trains run from Matlock as does a bus service.
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Derby
Derbyshire's only city and largest settlement, Derby offers a university, County Cricket matches and a Championship level football club. It has a Westfield Shopping Centre and a much admired real ale scene. Trains run from Matlock as does a bus service.
The main set of pubs, restaurants and later closing venues at weekends is found on Dale Road, DE4 3LT, 0.3 miles from the flat over the river bridge. The adjoining Causeway Lane and Bakewell Road accommodate the other such venues. As stated earlier, the history of our small town and area is quite extensive.
It is the county town of Derbyshire with a population of about 10,000 with this rising to 20,000 when including the wider urban area. It is a former spa town that has prospered from both the hydrotherapy and cloth mill industries. It was a collection of villages until the herbal springs were discovered in 1698. The population increased rapidly in the 1800s, largely because of the popular hydro's that were being built. At one stage, there were around 20 of them, mostly on Matlock Bank (the area around Smedley Street just up the hill from the flat) with the largest being built in 1853 by John Smedley. This closed as late as 1955 and is now the County Council headquarters. During the Second World War, the site became the National School of Military Intelligence, which operated until 1946. The building featured in Ken Russell’s Oscar-winning 1969 film entitled “Women in Love.”
In 1893, a cable tramway was built along Bank Road to enable access to the Hydro's. Conceived by Job Smith, the tram was inspired by San Francisco’s famous cable cars, and cost £20,000. When it was built, it was the steepest tramway in the world, at a gradient of 1 in 5.5, and it rose to 300 feet. It cost tup-pence to go up and a penny to come down. It closed in 1927 after losing business to cars and buses.
The castle that can be seen on the hill overlooking Matlock is that of Riber Castle, a country house that was built by John Smedley in 1862 as his residence. It was later used as a school in the 1930s and then a food storage site during World War Two. The MoD left following the war and the castle remained unused until the 1960s whereupon it became a wildlife park up until 2000. It was featured in the 2004 film, “Dead Man’s Shoes” and was converted into private apartments in 2016.
84 habitants recommandent
Matlock
The main set of pubs, restaurants and later closing venues at weekends is found on Dale Road, DE4 3LT, 0.3 miles from the flat over the river bridge. The adjoining Causeway Lane and Bakewell Road accommodate the other such venues. As stated earlier, the history of our small town and area is quite extensive.
It is the county town of Derbyshire with a population of about 10,000 with this rising to 20,000 when including the wider urban area. It is a former spa town that has prospered from both the hydrotherapy and cloth mill industries. It was a collection of villages until the herbal springs were discovered in 1698. The population increased rapidly in the 1800s, largely because of the popular hydro's that were being built. At one stage, there were around 20 of them, mostly on Matlock Bank (the area around Smedley Street just up the hill from the flat) with the largest being built in 1853 by John Smedley. This closed as late as 1955 and is now the County Council headquarters. During the Second World War, the site became the National School of Military Intelligence, which operated until 1946. The building featured in Ken Russell’s Oscar-winning 1969 film entitled “Women in Love.”
In 1893, a cable tramway was built along Bank Road to enable access to the Hydro's. Conceived by Job Smith, the tram was inspired by San Francisco’s famous cable cars, and cost £20,000. When it was built, it was the steepest tramway in the world, at a gradient of 1 in 5.5, and it rose to 300 feet. It cost tup-pence to go up and a penny to come down. It closed in 1927 after losing business to cars and buses.
The castle that can be seen on the hill overlooking Matlock is that of Riber Castle, a country house that was built by John Smedley in 1862 as his residence. It was later used as a school in the 1930s and then a food storage site during World War Two. The MoD left following the war and the castle remained unused until the 1960s whereupon it became a wildlife park up until 2000. It was featured in the 2004 film, “Dead Man’s Shoes” and was converted into private apartments in 2016.
Shopping
The eleventh-largest indoor shopping centre in the United Kingdom, it is to the north-east of Sheffield and takes about 40 minutes by car. Extensive free parking and a wonderful food centre meal choice, supplements the shopping choices.
133 habitants recommandent
Meadowhall Shopping Centre
The eleventh-largest indoor shopping centre in the United Kingdom, it is to the north-east of Sheffield and takes about 40 minutes by car. Extensive free parking and a wonderful food centre meal choice, supplements the shopping choices.
World renowned knitwear, open seven days a week, 10am to 4pm. The factory at Lea Mills is the world's oldest manufacturing factory, having started in 1784 shortly after the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. DE4 5AG, 5.9 miles from the flat.
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John Smedley Mill Shop - The World's Finest Knitwear
World renowned knitwear, open seven days a week, 10am to 4pm. The factory at Lea Mills is the world's oldest manufacturing factory, having started in 1784 shortly after the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. DE4 5AG, 5.9 miles from the flat.
Open seven days a week, many shops exist serviced by a multi storey car park. Ravenside Retail Park also provides stores and parking for seven days a week. S40 1PY and S40 1TA, 9.7 miles and 11 miles respectively from the flat.
Vicar Lane Shopping Centre
Vicar LaneOpen seven days a week, many shops exist serviced by a multi storey car park. Ravenside Retail Park also provides stores and parking for seven days a week. S40 1PY and S40 1TA, 9.7 miles and 11 miles respectively from the flat.