Matlock Bath
Parish in Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.123, -1.562 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 29 58 |
| Dialling code: | 01629 (Matlock) |
Matlock Bath in the Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire sits tucked into the steep-sided gorge of the River Derwent on the edge of the Peak District. Its wooded cliffs, caves and riverside walks give the village a dramatic, almost alpine character that earned it the old nickname "Little Switzerland", and the narrow streets and terraces cling to the valley sides above the river and the A6.
It grew as a Georgian and Victorian spa and tourist resort, the thermal springs and arrival of the railway helping to establish a long visitor economy; today that tradition continues with attractions such as the Heights of Abraham, a cable car and family amusements, cafés, pubs and small shops, plus a lively evening atmosphere during peak season. The combination of natural geology, historic buildings and a tourism-led local economy makes Matlock Bath a distinctively atmospheric spot in the Derbyshire hills.
Postcode districts covering Matlock Bath
Most populated places nearby
- Sheffield 18 miles28.9 km
- Nottingham 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Derby 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Mansfield 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Burton upon Trent 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Rotherham 22.7 miles36.6 km
- Chesterfield 10.1 miles16.3 km
- West Bridgford 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Long Eaton 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Sutton in Ashfield 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Worksop 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Swadlincote 24 miles38.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Matlock Bath Built-up area 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Cromford & Matlock Bath Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Bonsall Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Cromford Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Matlock Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Matlock West Ward 1.3 miles2 km
- Matlock East & Tansley Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Tansley Built-up area 2 miles3.1 km
- Middleton Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Holloway Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Dethick, Lea and Holloway Parish 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Wirksworth Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
Example postcodes in Matlock Bath
DE4 3PW, DE4 3PU, DE4 3PT, DE4 3NX, DE4 3PR, DE4 3RT, DE4 3PP, DE4 3UJ, DE4 3NW … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 22.4 miles36 km
- Manchester Airport 33.5 miles53.9 km
- Matlock Bath Railway Station 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Cromford Railway Station 0.9 miles1.4 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 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Chatsworth House Country house 7.5 miles12.1 km
- The Impact arena Stadium 7.7 miles12.5 km
- Job's Wood Forest 9.2 miles14.9 km
- Rough Wood Forest 10.1 miles16.3 km
- B2net Stadium Stadium 10.6 miles17.1 km
- East Wood Forest 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Hardwick Hall Country house 11 miles17.7 km
- Sutton Scarsdale Hall Estate 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Greaves's Wood Forest 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Barrow Hill Engine Shed Museum 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Field Mill Stadium 15 miles24.2 km