| The town of Matlock - Derbyshire was once a spa | | | | hostels that existed at one time in the town are now |
| town. When therapeutic springs were discovered in | | | | closed due to restructuring. |
| 1698, the town started to grow. Through the 1800s, | | | | There are three museums in Matlock-Crich Tramway |
| twenty hydropathic establishments were built. These | | | | Village which is an historic village and tramway |
| have all since closed. | | | | museum; Peak District Mining Museum where guests |
| The town which is situated directly in the middle of | | | | are welcome to have a real life mining experience if |
| London and Manchester is home to Matlock Cable | | | | they so desire and the National Tramway Museum |
| Tramway, built in 1893. The town of Matlock is | | | | focusing on the National Tramway. |
| emerging as an up and coming destination for music | | | | Looking for somewhere unique to take the entire |
| and the arts. Since 2004, the area has been home to | | | | family on your holiday or away day? Make sure to |
| Matlock Live!-a performing arts festival that | | | | visit Matlock Farm Park. There are plenty of things for |
| showcases local talent in music, dance and art. The | | | | the entire family to do, regardless of age. There are |
| festival has increased in size and popularity each year, | | | | lots of animals to see and interact with on the farm |
| drawing large crowds from near and far. | | | | and kids will thoroughly enjoy the special playground |
| The Youth Hostels Association has their national | | | | areas and the go kart track! |
| headquarters in Matlock. Despite this fact, both youth | | | | |