Matlock Bath

Matlock Bath

Matlock Bath is a quirky inland resort in a Peak District gorge along the River Derwent. Known as Little Switzerland for its stunning scenery, it features a riverside promenade with shops and cafés beneath wooded cliffs. Visitors can explore show caverns, stroll the waterfront, or take a cable car to the Heights of Abraham for the area's best views.

Escape to Matlock Bath on a relaxing coach holiday. Tucked away in a dramatic gorge along the River Derwent in the Peak District, this quirky inland resort is often called 'Little Switzerland' for its stunning scenery. You'll find a charming riverside promenade filled with cafés, shops, and amusements, all nestled beneath towering wooded cliffs.

For the best views in the area, soar up to the Heights of Abraham via cable car, explore the mysterious show caverns, or simply enjoy a leisurely stroll along the waterfront. With Bakewell and Chatsworth just a stone's throw away, there is so much to discover. Browse our Matlock Bath coach holidays today and leave the driving to us.

Places of Interest

Heights of Abraham

Located above Matlock Bath in Derbyshire's Derwent Valley, the Heights of Abraham offers cable car rides to the summit of Masson Hill. Visitors can enjoy stunning valley views, guided tours through the Great Masson and Great Rutland caverns, and explorations of old lead mining tunnels. The site also features woods, scenic viewpoints, and cafes.

Perched high above the spa village of Matlock Bath in Derbyshire's Derwent Valley, the Heights of Abraham has been welcoming guests since the 1780s, making it one of the Peak District's oldest attractions. It was named after the Plains of Abraham in Quebec, where General Wolfe died in 1759, because the steep landscape felt so similar. The area was once a lead mining hub, and those old tunnels are still part of the visit today.

Since 1984, visitors have reached the top of Masson Hill by cable car, floating over the river, road, and railway with stunning views of the valley. Once at the summit, you can take guided tours through the moody Great Masson and Great Rutland caverns, learn about local fossils and mining, or wander through the woods. With cozy cafes, scenic viewpoints, and play areas, it makes for a great day out.

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