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Christchurch Castle and Priory

Christchurch

a Seaside Town in the county of Dorset

14th Century Pack Horse Bridge

Clun

in the county of Shropshire

Pictures of Matlock

in the county of Derbyshire

About Matlock

Matlock, the county town of Derbyshire is situated on the edge of the impressibly beautiful Peak District National Park it is in a high area of gritstone moors and ridges

A century or so ago visitors flocked to Matlock Baths to ejoy the benefit of the medicinal springs. This practice has long since declined and today millions of tourists visit this vibrant area not just for it's beauty but for a variety of reasons - e.g. The four famous caverns, Speedwells which is renowned for flooded passages and can only be explored by boat, Blue John mine and cavern where the rare semi-precious stone, Blue John is to be found, Treak Cliff and perhaps the most spectacular of all - Peak Cavern.

A major attraction in this area is the Heights of Abraham with it's cable cars, caverns, maze and illuminated water gardens. Also
not to be missed is the Peak District Mining Museum and Temple Mine.

In the centre of the Peak District is the charming small town of Bakewell, long famous for a tasty pudding known as Bakewell Tart. Each Monday this friendly little town plays host to a lively livestock and street market which is well attended by visitors and locals alike.

Said now to be Englands most popular National Park these captivating little towns set within this stunning area should immediately be placed on your - must visit list.

Recommended towns & villages near Matlock

Matlock Bath, Derbyshire

Matlock Bath (96 Pictures) in the county of Derbyshire

(1.2 miles, 1.9 km, direction SW of Matlock)

Matlock Bath lies amongst some of the most beautiful river-valley country in England...

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Crich (63 Pictures) in the county of Derbyshire

(4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction SE of Matlock)

A village on the edge of the Peak District National Park with a Museum dedicated solely to the golden era of the Tramcar. Also famous as being the location for filming Peak Practice...

Edensor, Derbyshire

Edensor (20 Pictures) a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire

(7.0 miles, 11.2 km, direction NW of Matlock)

It was the 6th Duke of Devonshire who looked out of his window one day from Chatsworth House, and realised that the magnificent view of the park in front of him was blocked by a.....

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Bakewell (202 Pictures) a Historic Market Town in the county of Derbyshire

(7.5 miles, 12.0 km, direction NW of Matlock)

Bakewell is the largest town in the Peak District National Park. It is an old town full of glowing stone houses and buildings that lend an air of ambience and overall warmth...

Heage Windmill

Heage (3 Pictures) in the county of Derbyshire

(7.6 miles, 12.3 km, direction SE of Matlock)

The village lies a short distance from the beauty spot Carsington Water, between the market town's of Ripley and Belper...

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Derilect Riber Castle, Matlock, Derbyshire

Riber Castle (2 Pictures)

(0.8 miles, 1.3 km)

The Matlocks between them form some of the most outstanding countryside in the Peak District. Here you can find Riber Castle.....

Heights of Abraham

The Heights of Abraham (20 Pictures)

(1.2 miles, 2.0 km, direction SW)

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Gullivers Kingdom

(1.2 miles, 2.0 km, direction SW)

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Nine ladies stone circle

Nine Ladies Stone Circle, Stanton Moor (4 Pictures)

(4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction NW)

This wild eyrie stretch of moorland has an invigorating, yet gloomy feel to it and looking around at the barrows left from the.....

National Tramway Museum

National Tramway Museum (50 Pictures)

(4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction SE)

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Robin Hood's Stride, Derbyshire.

Robin Hood's Stride (8 Pictures)

(4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction W)

Robin Hood's Stride is a rocky outcrop overlooking the pretty village of Elton, in Derbyshire. By tradition the sole province of.....

The central courtyard, Haddon Hall, Derbyshire

Haddon Hall (48 Pictures)

(5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction NW)

Perched in a picturesque position above the Derbyshire River Wye, the grey stone walls of Haddon House tempt invitingly, and you.....


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