Guidebook for Matlock
Food Scene
Our recommendations for great places to eat
Herd
5 Dale RdGreat atmosphere and lovely food, great for families too.
The Shalimar
Dale Road NorthThe best Indian food around! great for a take away too.
The Old Bowling Green
East BankA lovely pub, food is good and staff are great.
One of our favourites! staff are amazing, food is fantastic and very reasonably priced. Restaurant is set in 2 train carriages so a real unique place to eat.
6 locals recommend
Carriages Bar & Restaurant
A5012One of our favourites! staff are amazing, food is fantastic and very reasonably priced. Restaurant is set in 2 train carriages so a real unique place to eat.
The Heights of Abraham
Dale RoadGreat family day out
Drinks & Nightlife
Barley Mow Ltd
The Dalewarm welcome and local ales, make sure you try Aldwark Ales!
The Tipsy Toad
17 Bakewell RdAmazing cocktails!
The Duke William Matlock
Welcoming landlord with a great selection of drinks and good food
Arts & Culture
Chatsworth Estate has everything you need in a day out - culture, history, art, farmyard and adventure play area for kids, estate to walk around, beautiful gardens, cafes, shops and all serviced by amazing staff! you must visit whilst in the area
698 locals recommend
Chatsworth House
Chatsworth Estate has everything you need in a day out - culture, history, art, farmyard and adventure play area for kids, estate to walk around, beautiful gardens, cafes, shops and all serviced by amazing staff! you must visit whilst in the area
Entertainment & Activities
If you have young children, Gullivers Kingdom is a real hit!
110 locals recommend
Gulliver's Kingdom Resort
Temple WalkIf you have young children, Gullivers Kingdom is a real hit!
Alton Towers
Farley LaneWorld famous theme park, great day out for all ages.
Parks & Nature
Dovedale is a beautiful area to explore, you can walk up Thorpe Cloud from here, or paddle in the river.
100 locals recommend
Dovedale
Dovedale is a beautiful area to explore, you can walk up Thorpe Cloud from here, or paddle in the river.
Limestone Way
Limestone WaySightseeing
Buxton has everything - historical buildings, great shopping, brilliant parks and lovely places to eat.
221 locals recommend
Buxton
Buxton has everything - historical buildings, great shopping, brilliant parks and lovely places to eat.
Ashbourne
Historic market town, with plenty of interesting shops and cafes.
There is always lots going on in Matlock, check out the towns website for event dates. Beautiful town to wonder around.
84 locals recommend
Matlock
There is always lots going on in Matlock, check out the towns website for event dates. Beautiful town to wonder around.
Shopping
The BEST village shop around, we get all our supplies for The Cottage from here, staff are amazing, prices are reasonable and best of all you are supporting small local businesses!
Winster Village Shop
Main StreetThe BEST village shop around, we get all our supplies for The Cottage from here, staff are amazing, prices are reasonable and best of all you are supporting small local businesses!