Maazi Matlock

“This superb District Council park in the heart of Matlock celebrated its centenary year in 2011. In 2017 Hall Leys Park gained its 10th consecutive Green Flag award from the Keep Britain Tidy Group, making it officially one of the best parks in the whole of the UK. green flag awardThe updated children's play area is just one of many attractions in the Hall Leys, which was further enhanced in 2011 by a brand new toilet block and, in 2012, by new accessible play equipment suitable for disabled youngsters and their friends and family. In July 2017 a new multi-use games area (MUGA) was added in the same part of the park as the tennis courts and skateboard park. ”

“2 AA rosettes for culinary excellence, if you wish to enjoy fine dining in a cosy and stylish atmosphere you will not be disappointed. ”

“The park has a large selection of animals to see including llamas, goats, peacocks, meerkats, chickens, pigs, alpacas and ducks. Great family day out, with food and drinks on site and occasionally special daily events. ”

“Amazingly picturesque canal. This runs from Cromford through to Ambergate. There is now a canal boat that runs part of the Canal for short trips. At Cromford there is a large car park and cafe. You can park here and walk the canal. There are other alternative stops and starts , with a small amount of parking at Whatstandwell (near the Family Tree tea rooms). There is also a cafe situated along the canal and the historic pump house that is open a specific times in the year.”

“This quaint little pub is only 160yds, 3 min walk from Jackson Tor House, great views over Matlock on clear days. Doesn't serve main food.”