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Getting Explore the Derwent Valley… Valley… Derwent the Explore SHEFFIELD MANCHESTER Enjoyable Shopping… Matlock Bath A Great Day Out… On Two Wheels… Welcome to Illuminations… Matlock bath Wander along Dale Road in Matlock The Heights of Abraham Traffic free Trails… and you could be forgiven for thinking Come along to Matlock Bath to marvel at the magical evening Matlock Bath A superb new 5 mile path from Matlock Ě you are in a different era. Vintage and spectacle of illuminated boats on the River Derwent. Decorated Take a dramatic cable car ride to Rowsley enables cyclists and other antique shops line the road and spill models, adorned with thousands of lights are mounted on across the valley to this beautiful users to enjoy this stretch of the Matlock out onto the pavement, interspersed rowing boats and as darkness falls the boats disappear into the 60-acre country park, Great Derwent Valley traffic free. Part of the with cafes, bars and restaurants. Across the river, Crown blackness below, leaving the models apparently gliding along just Masson and Rutland show caverns, White Peak Loop, a circular route which Square lies at the centre of the town, where traditional above the water. This unique event takes place on Saturday exhibitions, visitor centre and will eventually stretch for 60 miles round shops are complemented by independent retailers selling and Sunday evenings during September and October, with children’s adventure playground. the Peak District, this section will soon www.heightsofabraham.com Monsal Trail jewellery, clothing, food and gifts plus a large M&S food spectacular firework displays on certain Saturdays. Viewing of join up with the at Bakewell N a beautiful setting in the valley of the the parade of illuminated boats is from Derwent Gardens and to create a continuous 17 mile traffic outlet. In Matlock Bath the scene is different again with a River Derwent, both the town of Matlock and a park and ride service operates from Matlock (County Hall) The Peak District Mining Museum and free path to Wye Dale near Buxton. riverside ‘promenade’ feel and shoppers enjoying a wide and Cromford Meadows. Check dates and book online at Temple Mine Matlock Bath adjoining village of Matlock Bath have attracted range of specialities - everything from Belgian chocolates and I www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/illuminations Experience the forgotten world of a Derbyshire leadminer Explore the Derwent Valley and the hills and visitors for over 300 years. traditional fish and chips to colourful ‘equatorial’ clothing at this fascinating museum in the Pavilion at Matlock Bath. villages surrounding Matlock on five and motorbike accessories! www.peakdistrictleadminingmusem.co.uk The presence of thermal springs brought the early recommended cycle routes. Complete with OS mapping and tourists, today it’s the interesting shops, quality cafés For a delicious cup of coffee… Sir Richard Arkwright’s Masson Mills information on bike hire and and restaurants, beautiful parks and riverside walks that Matlock boasts the prestigious Fairtrade Town Status Matlock Bath Visit this impressive mill (adjacent to the refreshments stops. Available free in recognition of the strong support for Fairtrade by A6) for a shopping village, large restaurant and fascinating draw visitors. With excellent transport links the Matlocks businesses and their customers in the town. Fairtrade from Visitor Information Centres. www.massonmills.co.uk are also an ideal base for exploring the spectacular supports small-scale farmers and is a widely recognised ethical mark working textile machinery. countryside of the Derbyshire Dales and the Peak worldwide. For a list of places in Matlock to get a Fairtrade cup Gulliver’s Matlock Bath of coffee or