Matlock Bath
Built-up area in Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.119, -1.562 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 29 58 |
| Dialling code: | 01629 (Matlock) |
Matlock Bath is a compact, steep-sided village tucked into the gorge of the River Derwent in the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, England. Its wooded cliffs and limestone scenery give it a dramatic riverside character and Victorian spa-era charm, and a cable car up to the Heights of Abraham and show caverns are among the most striking geographic attractions.
Originally developed as a spa and popular Victorian day trip, Matlock Bath today depends heavily on tourism, with cafes, independent shops, amusement arcades and family attractions (including Gulliver's Kingdom) lining the riverside. The village retains a quirky social mix of long‑standing local life and seasonal visitors from nearby cities such as Derby and Nottingham, and events, walks and boat trips keep its historic, leisure‑led economy lively.
Postcode districts covering Matlock Bath
Most populated places nearby
- Sheffield 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Nottingham 19.2 miles30.8 km
- Derby 14.8 miles23.9 km
- Mansfield 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Burton upon Trent 21.9 miles35.2 km
- Rotherham 23 miles37 km
- Chesterfield 10.4 miles16.7 km
- West Bridgford 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Long Eaton 19.4 miles31.3 km
- Sutton in Ashfield 12 miles19.3 km
- Worksop 23 miles37 km
- Swadlincote 23.7 miles38.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Cromford & Matlock Bath Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Bonsall Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Cromford Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Matlock Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Matlock West Ward 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Middleton Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Matlock East & Tansley Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Tansley Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Holloway Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Dethick, Lea and Holloway Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Wirksworth Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Ible Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
Example postcodes in Matlock Bath
DE4 3NT, DE4 3PD, DE4 3PB, DE4 3NW, DE4 3PA, DE4 3NR, DE4 3PX, DE4 3PE, DE4 3PH … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Manchester Airport 33.6 miles54.1 km
- Matlock Bath Railway Station 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Cromford Railway Station 0.7 miles1.1 km
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Schools in Matlock Bath
- Matlock Bath Holy Trinity C of E Controlled Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Chatsworth House Estate 7 miles11.2 km
- The Impact arena Stadium 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Chatsworth House Country house 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Job's Wood Forest 9 miles14.4 km
- Rough Wood Forest 9.9 miles15.9 km
- East Wood Forest 10.4 miles16.8 km
- B2net Stadium Stadium 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Hardwick Hall Country house 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Greaves's Wood Forest 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Sutton Scarsdale Hall Estate 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Barrow Hill Engine Shed Museum 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Pride Park Stadium 14.9 miles23.9 km