Matlock Attractions
Matlock (pop. 13,700) was a much-frequented spa in the 19th century and is still a popular resort. It is made up of a number of separate parts - Matlock Bridge, at a medieval bridge over the Derwent; Matlock Bank on the hills; and Matlock Bath, which is situated in the narrow gorge of the Derwent. East of Matlock Bath is High Tor, a limestone crag rising to a height of 400ft/122m above the river. The 19th century Riber Castle now has an animal and nature reserve. Rutland Cavern is a cave which was used as far back as Roman times (first/second century) for lead-mining.
Each year in June or July, Matlock holds the annual arts festival featuring local musicians, dance, and artists.
Each year in June or July, Matlock holds the annual arts festival featuring local musicians, dance, and artists.
Red House Stables Working Carriage Museum
The Red House Stables Working Carriage Museum is located in Matlock. It has a collection of 40 original horse drawn vehicles and equipment in impeccable condition. Among the features of the collection is one of the few remaining Hansom Cabs.
This is a working museum and the owner ensures that the vehicles are in regular use out on the road. Sight-seeing tours into the Derbyshire countryside are available.
This is a working museum and the owner ensures that the vehicles are in regular use out on the road. Sight-seeing tours into the Derbyshire countryside are available.
Red House Stables Working Carriage Museum
Old Road
Darley Dale
Matlock DE4 2ER
England
Old Road
Darley Dale
Matlock DE4 2ER
England
Hours
January 1 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
Wingfield Manor
Ruins of a huge 15th C country mansion, where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned in 1569. Unoccupied since the 1770s.
Wingfield Manor
Alfreton
England
Alfreton
England
Hours
Always opened on:
Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Taped tours for rent.
Facilities
Gift shop
Winster Market House
Winster Market House dates back to the late 17th/early 18th century. It has been restored and serves as a National Trust Information Center.
Ilam Park / Winster Market House
Ilam
Ashbourne DE6 2AZ
England
Ilam
Ashbourne DE6 2AZ
England
