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 miles
- Nottingham 19.3 miles
- Derby 15.1 miles
- Mansfield 15.4 miles
- Burton upon Trent 22.2 miles
- Rotherham 22.7 miles
- Chesterfield 10.1 miles
- West Bridgford 22.6 miles
- Long Eaton 19.7 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 11.9 miles
- Worksop 22.8 miles
- Swadlincote 24 miles
Neighbouring places
- Matlock Bath Built-up area 0.3 miles
- Cromford & Matlock Bath Ward 0.8 miles
- Bonsall Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Cromford Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Matlock Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Matlock West Ward 1.3 miles
- Matlock East & Tansley Ward 1.7 miles
- Tansley Built-up area 2 miles
- Middleton Built-up area 2 miles
- Holloway Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Dethick, Lea and Holloway Parish 2.3 miles
- Wirksworth Built-up area 2.7 miles
Example postcodes in Matlock Bath
DE4 3AL, DE4 3NS, DE4 3PX, DE4 3RT, DE4 3NR, DE4 3NW, DE4 3PD, DE4 3PF, DE4 3PA … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 22.4 miles
- Manchester Airport 33.5 miles
- Matlock Bath Railway Station 0.2 miles
- Cromford Railway Station 0.9 miles
Hotels in Matlock Bath Ad
- Hodgkinsons Hotel Matlock Bath
- New Bath Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals 4
- Gulliver's Resort Matlock Bath 3
Schools in Matlock Bath
- Matlock Bath Holy Trinity C of E Controlled Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Chatsworth House Estate 6.7 miles
- Chatsworth House Country house 7.5 miles
- The Impact arena Stadium 7.7 miles
- Job's Wood Forest 9.2 miles
- Rough Wood Forest 10.1 miles
- B2net Stadium Stadium 10.6 miles
- East Wood Forest 10.7 miles
- Hardwick Hall Country house 11 miles
- Sutton Scarsdale Hall Estate 11.5 miles
- Greaves's Wood Forest 11.7 miles
- Barrow Hill Engine Shed Museum 12.9 miles
- Field Mill Stadium 15 miles