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matlock bath illuminations
and venetian nights
the basic
details for the illuminations and venetian nights for 2007 are set out
below. the red asterisks indicate the dates for the firework displays.
matlock bath
date
event
*
fireworks
1 september/27 october
2007
the illuminations are
switched on every evening.
1/2 september
illuminations and
venetian nights.
8/9 september
illuminations and
venetian nights.
15/16
september
illuminations and
venetian nights.
22/23 september
illuminations and
venetian nights.
29*/30 sept
illuminations and
venetian nights.
6/7
october
illuminations and
venetian nights.
13*/14 october
illuminations and
venetian nights.
20/21
october
illuminations and
venetian nights.
27* october
illuminations and
venetian nights.
the dates for the
firework displays are:
29 september 13 october and 27 october 2007.
a park and ride scheme will
operate for the firework displays only. for details of the park and
ride scheme and full entertainment programme click
here
to go to the next page on this site. please read the note below from the
promoters of the event.
derbyshire dales district
council statement. - "programme times and content change subject to
change. dddc accept no liability for any cancellation or change. ring 01629
55082 for more details."
for further information
not available on this independent website: please call matlock bath
tourist information centre (01629) 55082 or e-mail
illuminations@derbyshiredales.gov.uk.
the feature
matlock bath, dates from the establishment of the first bath in the late
l690s. it was little more than a stone structure filled by a thermal spring,
with a constant temperature of 68 degrees fahrenheit. as the number of
visitors who came to benefit from the medicinal qualities of the warm spring
water increased, some development to improve the facilities took place.
the thermal qualities of matlock bath's water, and the added
attraction of beautiful scenery, assisted its development as a tourist
attraction. during the 17th century, visitors came seeking cures from the
waters for their aches and pains and by the 18th century it had become a
fashionable resort. visits made by
queen
victoria,
in 1832 and 1844, improved its reputation further as a society venue. lord
byron, compared it with switzerland and it soon adopted the name of 'little
switzerland.' today, matlock bath's alpine character is emphasised by the
cable car ride up to the heights of abraham.
everything changed with the arrival of the midland railway, bringing with it
day-trippers by the thousand. this quickly drove away the so-called ‘persons
of quality’ to neighbouring matlock bank. here, john smedley had opened a
hydropathic establishment, in much more genteel surroundings, well away from
the hordes. nowadays matlock bath is a busy tourist resort, attracting
both day trippers and long stay holiday makers.
the highlights of the year are the illuminations and venetian nights, which
for 2005, start on saturday 3rd
september.
the riverbanks, decorated by illuminated displays and the cliffs floodlit,
offer a truly memorable show. the venetian nights take place on
saturdays and sundays, when decorated boats, with coloured lights
twinkling, glide down the river. a magical experience enjoyed by people of
all ages.
the annual
matlock bath illuminations and venetian nights originated in victorian
times, when the residents illuminated the area with fairy lamps, followed by
a procession of illuminated boats on the river, to celebrate queen
victoria's diamond jubilee. originally candle powered, the illuminations
pre-date the well known blackpool illuminations.
it is best to
arrive early well before the illuminations are switched on, particularly at
the weekend when it is invariably busy. the firework displays attract large
crowds and provide excellent entertainment for people of all ages. there is
plenty to see and do in matlock bath, when you can drag yourself away from
the shops, cafes and amusements. the peak district mining museum and temple
mine (featured on this site) are very popular as is a cable car visit to the
heights of abraham. children love gulliver's kingdom, life in a lens details
the history of photography, and
the site previously occupied by the hydro is now an aquarium.
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places of special interest in the
locality
mining museum and temple mine
(tel. 01629 583834)
where you get a very realistic impression of what the conditions used to be
like for men who toiled underground. after completing your absorbing tour of
the museum you can visit temple mine that has been worked since 1922. the museum is open daily
throughout the year.
temple mine is open on a reduced basis in the winter. for further information see the special
feature
national stone centre, wirksworth
(tel. 01629 824833)
tells the story of stone, its geological and industrial history. the
exhibition inside shows how advanced technology makes use of stone in an
incredible number of ways. outside the visitor centre, the quarry trail
takes you back over three million years. open every day 10-4pm during the winter and
10-5pm
in the summer.
the heights of abraham (tel.
01629 582365)
where you can take a spectacular journey by cable car to explore two show
caverns, follow woodland trails and enjoy the magnificent view from the
treetops café and restaurant. children’s play area and shop.
for further information website: www.heights-of-abraham.co.uk
images
all the images
on this page have been kindly supplied by phil murfin, manager, matlock
bath, tourist information centre.
matlock bath feature
nestling beneath limestone cliffs with the river derwent flowing below, in a
beautiful wooded valley, is the popular tourist centre of matlock bath.
the town has been a tourist attraction since visitors came to bathe in the
thermal waters.
it's
beautiful scenery was compared to that of
switzerland and, together with the thermal qualities of the water, added to
the attraction of the area.
matlock bath feature
matlock bath walk
superb views are guaranteed on this short walk at any time of the year, but
best of all on a sunny day when the trees are not in full leaf.
across the valley is the spectacular high tor, and behind that the village
of starkholmes. distant glimpses can be had of riber castle.
matlock bath walk
peak district mining museum
gives
a very realistic impression of what the conditions used to be like for men
who toiled underground. can be combined with a trip to temple mine.
peak district
mining museum
the discover derbyshire and
the peak district guide
provides a
wide range of features with heritage trails and
detailed countryside walks, through some of the most scenically
attractive countryside in the uk.
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matlock bath walk
matlock
bath aquarium
peak
district mining museum
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