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Explore Matlock
Matlock in Derbyshire (England) with it's 14,956 inhabitants is located in United Kingdom about 128 mi (or 206 km) north-west of London, the country's capital.
Local time in Matlock is now 01:56 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 8 airports in the wider vicinity of Matlock, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is East Midlands Airport in a distance of 23 mi (or 37 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Liverpool – Maritime Mercantile City in a distance of 29 mi (or 47 km), North-East. Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance. We found 1 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Bradley, Yeldersley, Shirley, Rodsley and Derby. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 2°C / 36 °F
Morning Temperature | -1°C / 30 °F |
Evening Temperature | -1°C / 30 °F |
Night Temperature | 1°C / 35 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 2% |
Air Humidity | 65% |
Air Pressure | 1000 hPa |
Wind Speed | Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from East |
Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 93% of sky |
General Conditions | Snow |
Friday, 22nd of November 2024
2°C (36 °F)
-0°C (32 °F)
Rain and snow, moderate breeze, clear sky.
Saturday, 23rd of November 2024
3°C (37 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Rain and snow, strong breeze, overcast clouds.
Sunday, 24th of November 2024
14°C (57 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Moderate rain, strong breeze, overcast clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
New Bath Hotel
Alison House
PEAK EDGE HOTEL
The Duke of Wellington
The Greyhound Hotel
The Rutland Arms Hotel
Matlock
Videos from this area
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Matlock Bath - Peak District Villages
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Matlock Town - FC United of Manchester (Apr 14, 2012)
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Matlock Town CFA V Melbourne Dynamo Reserves
Great start to 2015 for Matlock Town fc cfa with 5-1 win.
Heights of Abraham - Matlock Bath
The Heights of Abraham cable car seen in Matlock Bath, Derbyshire from Dale Road (on the A6). River Derwent below - access via a footbridge. We didn't go to this attraction when we were in...
Matlock Bath ride out
This video is about a ride out to Matlock Bath by Mxcam and flying the helicopter was Team Sky Ops.
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Derwent House, Matlock
Derwent House is a historic building in Matlock in Derbyshire, England, originally the home of the important Knowles family in the 17th century. The original estate included several buildings surrounding what is now known as Derwent House, including one which is believed to be one of the oldest buildings in Matlock, dating from circa 1670, predated only by the bridge over the River Derwent.
Matlock Bath railway station
Matlock Bath railway station is a railway station owned by Network Rail and managed by East Midlands Trains (EMT) Train operating company (TOC). It is located in the village of Matlock Bath in Derbyshire, England. The station is located on the Derwent Valley Line 16+⁄4 miles north of Derby towards Matlock. The full range of tickets for travel for any destination in the country are purchased from the guard on the train at no extra cost.
Matlock railway station
Matlock Railway Station is a railway station owned by Network Rail and managed by East Midlands Trains. It is located in the Derbyshire town of Matlock in Derbyshire, England. The station is now currently the terminus of both the Derwent Valley Line from Derby and Peak Rail who operate heritage services to Rowsley South. Both lines are formed from portions of the Midland Railway's main former line to Manchester. Through running is technically possible but is not done in normal service.
Matlock Town F.C
Matlock Town F.C. is an English football club based at Causeway Lane in Matlock, Derbyshire.
Riber Castle
Riber Castle is a 19th century Grade II listed country house situated in the hamlet of Riber on a hill overlooking Matlock, Derbyshire. Known locally as "Smedley's Folly" because of the difficulty of getting water to the hill summit, it was built by John Smedley in 1862 as his private home. His wife lived in it until her death. It is built of gritstone from a local quarry (Derbyshire is well known for its quarrying) which was pulled up the 200 metre high hill by a series of pulleys.
Matlock Cable Tramway
Matlock Cable Tramway was cable tramway that served the town of Matlock between 28 March 1893 and 30 September 1927. The tramway ran between Matlock railway station and the Hydro Spa Hotels of Smedley's and Rockside. One of the tramway's directors, Job Smith got the idea for a steep-gradient tram for Matlock while in San Francisco in 1862. The principal purpose of the tramway was to serve the Hydro Spa Hotels, bringing customers from the railway station near the River Derwent.
Matlock Riverside railway station
Matlock Riverside was the terminus of Peak Rail, a preserved steam railway of approximately 4 miles in length. For many years Peak Rail had planned to run trains into Matlock station, shared with the main line from Derby. The station is no longer used by regular services but has been retained as a run-round loop for demonstration goods trains and other special occasions. The station was built in 1991 due to problems negotiating with British Rail to run into the station at Matlock at that time.
A632 road
The A632 is a major road in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, England. It starts in Matlock and joins the town with Chesterfield. From there, it goes through Bolsover and then onto the A616 at the village of
Great Masson Cavern
The Great Masson Cavern, Derbyshire, England, is one of the two caves at the Heights of Abraham. It is notable for its lack of stalactites and stalagmites, as the cave is coated in a clay-like substance that inhibits deposition. However, it still has some rock formations such as "the Owl" and "the Rabbit". It was first opened to visitor viewing in Victorian times and had been mined for fluorspar prior to the opening to visitors.
Great Rutland Cavern
The Great Rutland Cavern is a small cave and one of the two at the Heights of Abraham, Matlock, Derbyshire. It consists of a narrow passage and a chamber leading in to the Nestus Grotto. Sometimes a face of sunlight can be seen through holes in the rock which is called the devils face. At the end of the tour there is a display on what it was like mining in the 19th century. It was first opened to the public in 1812 and was then known as 'Nestor mine'.
Youth Hostels Association (England & Wales)
This article is about the Youth Hostels Association (England & Wales), for other topics related with the abbreviation "YHA", see YHA The Youth Hostels Association (England & Wales) is a charitable organisation, registered with the Charity Commission, providing youth hostel accommodation in England and Wales. It is a member of the Hostelling International federation.
Cawdor Quarry
Cawdor Quarry is a dis-used quarry in Matlock, Derbyshire. Much of it is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The Peak District is renowned for its quarrying, and stone from Cawdor Quarry was used in the construction of both Hyde Park Corner and the Thames Embankment in London. Around 2000, the quarry land was purchased by the supermarket giant Sainsbury's who proposed the building of a new supermarket by the spring of 2002.