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MatlockMatlock, on the busy A6 road mid-way between Buxton and Derby, was once famed for its’ hydros and spa treatments. Matlock is a bustling commercial centre for the Derbyshire Dales. Matlock is a good base for touring the many attractions of the southern end of the Peak District. It has good of facilities for shopping, leisure and has excellent transport links.The highly popular tourist resort of Matlock Bath is a short distance away by the side of the River Derwent. It wasn’t until the 19th century that Matlock ever really began to develop as a spa town; previous to this Matlock was a collection of surrounding villages that converged upon the church in Matlock Town and whose main interests was agriculture. Now the town is vibrant and is home to the Council Offices for the surrounding areas. John Smedley was the man responsible for the turn around of Matlock history when he brought the process of Hydrotherapy to the town. Smedley built the 'Hydro' that served as a spa in 1853. It wasn’t until the 1950’s that the spa closed and the building became the offices of the Derbyshire County Council. There were over 20 spas in use at its height and the town was served by trams used to transport the residents up the steep hills. Smedley also built Riber Castle, which stands high up on Riber Hill and overlooks the surrounding area. There are plenty of shops in the town alongside places to eat and stay. The surrounding area also gives easy access to Matlock Bath, the Heights of Abraham, Gulliver’s Kingdom and much more. The hillsides in the town afford some brilliant viewpoints and beautiful countryside is literally on the doorstep. Recommended Walk-www.derbyshire-peakdistrict.co.uk View Larger Map Weather Forecast Find the best deal, compare prices of accommodation in the Peak District and read what other travellers have to say about accommodation in Matlock at TripAdvisor
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