Matlock

Matlock

Matlock is a former spa town in a wooded Derbyshire valley on the edge of the Peak District. Visitors can explore the dramatic Matlock Bath gorge, stroll through riverside gardens, or visit Crich Tramway Village. Its location also provides easy access to the grandeur of Chatsworth and Haddon Hall.

Escape to Matlock for a relaxing coach holiday in the heart of Derbyshire. Nestled in a wooded valley along the River Derwent, this charming former spa town sits right on the edge of the Peak District, making it the perfect friendly base for your getaway.

Whether you fancy a leisurely stroll through the riverside gardens, a trip back in time at the Crich Tramway Village, or an adventure exploring the dramatic gorge at Matlock Bath, there's so much to see. You're also just a stone's throw from the grandeur of Chatsworth and Haddon Hall. With the beauty of the National Park right on your doorstep, our coach holidays let you discover Matlock the easy way.

Places of Interest

Peak Rail

Peak Rail is a heritage railway in Derbyshire running between Matlock and Rowsley South. Visitors can travel through the scenic Derwent Valley in period carriages hauled by steam and vintage diesel locomotives. The railway offers a dining service and hosts various events throughout the year, including gala weekends and Christmas Santa Specials.

Peak Rail is a heritage railway in Derbyshire, covering about four miles between Matlock and Rowsley South. It sits on the southern end of the old Midland Railway main line that once connected London and Manchester through the Peak District. After the route closed in 1968, a preservation society formed in 1975 to reclaim a section of the track; the first restored trains began running in 1991 and reached Rowsley South by 1997. Today, it keeps a scenic stretch of the Derwent Valley alive for a new generation of visitors.

Trains are hauled by both steam and vintage diesel locomotives, stopping at stations like Darley Dale and Matlock Riverside. Passengers can relax in comfortable period carriages while winding through the countryside, and the railway hosts various events throughout the year, including gala weekends and Christmas Santa Specials. There is even a dining service available in beautifully restored carriages, making for a truly leisurely trip.

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