Cascades Gardens - Local Matlock Attractions
Matlock is the county town of Derbyshire, England. Situated in the Peak District the local area offers a wide range of attractions and areas of interest. Matlock lies on the River Derwent. During the industrial revolution the river provided power to a range of mills and factories. The largest of these was built by John Smedley and is currently the offices for Derbyshrie County Council. Along with the other local towns of Wirksworth, Bakewell and Ashbourne, Matlock makes up the area which is known as the Derbyshire Dales.
We've picked a selection of some of our favourites places to visit in Matlock:
Gulliver’s Kingdom
Gulliver’s Kingdom is a family theme park designed to cater for families with children between the age of two and thirteen. All its rides and attractions are designed to offer the whole family a full day out of fun and excitement.
Open 10.30am-5pm, 15th April-2nd May, weekends 6-28th Mat, then daily till 10th September, Weekends 16 Sept-22nd October, Daily 23rd Oct-4th Nov
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Peak District Mining Museum
The exhibition provides a setting for the relics of the Peak District's oldest industry and shows the history of lead mining industry throughout the Peak District. Visitors can operate rag and chain pumps and climb former mine shafts.
Open daily 4th April-31st October, 10am-5pm(July-Oct 10am-10pm at weekends), Nov-Feb open Mon-Fri 11am-3pm
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Cromford Mill
Richard Arkwright began building in Cromford. He created the world’s first successful water powered cotton spinning mill; a vital step towards full scale factory production. The mills at Cromford with their powered machinery, large workforce and factory village became models for others throughout Britain and abroad.
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Matlock Bath Aquarium
The aquarium is on the site of original thermal baths. There is a wide collection of cold water, tropical and marine fish. After walking through and looking at the different fish there is the chance to feed the koi carp which are housed in the old open top Victorian swimming pool.
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Matlock Illuminations
Matlock Bath illuminations will be officially opened on the 30 August, 2008 at 7pm and the season will run until 25 October. Every Saturday and Sunday night a parade of Illuminated and decorated boats takes place at 8.00pm during the season.
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