Heathbank B&B - Local Attractions

There are numerous activities and attractions available to visitors to explore within Matlock Bath and the surrounding villages and towns. We've listed a selection of attractions within Matlock Bath and other attractions that can also be found locally.

The 'Places' page of our website also serves to offer a selection of different places that are well worth visiting. These include stately homes, such as Chatsworth and Haddon Hall, other buildings of historic signifcance and heritage sites, as well as Peak District caverns.

We have also provided links so that you can see in more detail what these places have to offer and hope that it may inspire you to come and visit the area, with Heathbank Bed & Breakfast as your base.

Attractions Within Matlock Bath

Cable Cars and Heights of Abraham

Take a spectacular cable car ride to a day out at the Peak District's oldest attraction. Explore the amazing show caverns, wander the woodland trails or just take in the stunning views from the cliff tip location above the Derwent Valley. [More…]

Gulliver's Kingdom

Family theme park with rides suitable for young children and Royal Cave [More…]

Masson Mills

Sir Richard Arkwright’s 1783 Masson Mills at Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, England, are the finest surviving and best preserved example of an Arkwright cotton mill. Working textile museum illustrating Arkwright’s legacy. Shopping village, restaurant, conference centre and onsite parking facilities. [More…]

Matlock Bath Aquarium and Hologram Gallery

Site of original thermal baths, with collection of cold water, tropical and marine fish; Petrifying Well and Gemstone collection. [More…]

Peak District Mining Museum

Visit a museum where you can experience and wonder at the forgotten world of a Derbyshire lead miner. [More…]

Other Local Attractions

Crich Tramway Museum

Nestling high up in the heart of Derbyshire overlooking the famous Derwent Valley and open almost throughout the year, Crich Tramway Village is a lovingly restored period village that is also home to the National Tramway Museum and its world renowned archives. [More…]

Peak Rail

More than just a nostalgic experience, Peak Rail now offers not simply a train ride, but the opportunity to take in the delights of the Derbyshire countryside whilst travelling behind one of our regular steam and diesel passenger trains. [More…]

Red House Stables

Red House Stables Working Carriage Museum has one of the finest collections of original horse drawn vehicles and equipment in Britain. [More…]

Matlock Farm Park

Matlock Farm Park is set in part of a 600 acre working farm, providing a great day out with varied activities for all the family. The park has a varied selection of animals to see including llamas, goats, peacocks and red deer to name a few. [More…]

Scarthin Books

Founded in 1497 (or was it 1749?) has grown, free of plans, budgets and mission statements into an eleven-roomed rainstorm refuge where each subject (and staff member) competes for shelf space, and battles against the territorial ambitions of the Cafe. [More…]

Lea Gardens

Lea Gardens is a unique collection of highly acclaimed rhododendrons, azaleas, kalmias, and other plants collected from the far corners of the world. [More…]

Carsington Sports & Leisure

Carsington Sports and Leisure have been providing training courses for professionals and amateur enthusiasts for many years in water based activities including sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, power boating and rowing. [More…]