Can you drive to the Heights of Abraham?

Unfortunately, due to the Heights being situated on a steep hilltop, we do not have our own car park. The closest car park is the train station car park, which is operated by the council. During the school holidays, the car parks in Matlock Bath can get very busy, alternative car parking information can be found here.

How do you travel up the Heights of Abraham?

Board the cable car at the base station.

Each cable car can take up to 6 guests, and the journey lasts around 7 minutes. You must take the cable car first as it transports you to the hilltop park, where the rest of the attractions are located.

Can you walk up to the Heights of Abraham without?

The Heights of Abraham caverns

You can not go into these alone, instead there are guided tours throughout the day. You don't need to book on to these, it's just a case of turning up.

Is the Heights of Abraham worth a visit?

The view was stunning with a stop halfway for a few minutes to allow you see far away view. Once we got top, there are plenty of things to do, like caves exploring, victoria tower with amazing view, wondering woodland, cafes with stunning view, or children playground.

Where is the best place to park for the Heights of Abraham?

If this is the case and you are struggling to find a space, we recommend that you park in Matlock Train Station (DE4 3NA) just down the road and get the train (which takes around 2 minutes), or walk 25-30 minutes to the cable cars.

Is The Heights Of Abraham Worth Visiting? | Adventure In The Peak District

Can you drive up to the Heights of Abraham?

Unfortunately, due to the Heights being situated on a steep hilltop, we do not have our own car park. The closest car park is the train station car park, which is operated by the council. During the school holidays, the car parks in Matlock Bath can get very busy, alternative car parking information can be found here.

How long do you need at the Heights of Abraham?

Admission includes entry to all tours, exhibitions and facilities at the Heights of Abraham. Most visitors spend three to five hours here.

How much does it cost to visit the Heights of Abraham?

Online tickets are £25 per adult, £17.50 per child and £77.00 for a family of two adults and two children. Under 5's go free. Carers to disabled guests are also admitted free of charge. Annual passes are also on sale for unlimited visits throughout the year.

What can you do at the Heights of Abraham?

Are there toilets at the Heights of Abraham?

There is at least 1 public toilet for disabled visitors. Some staff have disability awareness training. You can get to Heights of Abraham by bus and train. The nearest bus stop is next to the Matlock Bath train station car park, on the A6.

What town is near the Heights of Abraham?

Located on the edge of the Derbyshire Peak District, Matlock Bath is home to the Heights of Abraham. Famous for its cable cars, which take visitors on an exciting flight through the scenic Derwent Valley, passing over river, road and rail before reaching the summit of Masson Hill.

Can you walk from Matlock Bath to Matlock?

Walk number 11 is a 3 mile walk through woods and fields with fine views between Matlock Bath and Matlock. Leave the station car park via the bridge, cross the main road and go directly up Holme Road beside the County and Station public house.

Are dogs allowed on the Heights of Abraham Cable car?

Dogs are welcome on the cable cars, outdoor café terrace and throughout the landscaped grounds, as long as they are kept on a lead. Water bowls provided around the site. Unfortunately, for safety reasons dogs are not allowed in the indoor food catering areas and underground caverns.

How to walk in the blessings of Abraham?

Abraham's brand of faith is the key to walking in God's blessings. What we believe, in other words, must originate in God's promises, and not in the circumstances or realities that seem physically evident. As well, Abraham's faith was not passive. It was active: walking in God's blessings is linked to action.

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Why are they called the Heights of Abraham?

The Heights gets its name from a historic battle fought on the Plains of Abraham in Quebec in 1759 that led to a brief period of British supremacy in North America. Queen (then Princess) Victoria travelled by donkey to the top of the Heights in the early 1830s.

How long is the cable car ride at the Heights of Abraham?

The cable itself is 1,136 metres long (or, around 2/3 of a mile). From the base station to the hill top, you only travel around 1/3 of a mile.

Where is the nearest car park to the Heights of Abraham?

Car Parking

The nearest car park is the Matlock Bath train station, just three minutes walk from the cable car station.

Can you walk down from Abraham's heights?

When you're ready to leave the estate you can either walk back down the hill or take the cable car.

Who owns the Heights of Abraham?

Celebrating its 'Golden Anniversary' this year, it is 50 years since Andrew and Vanessa Pugh took over The Heights of Abraham, transforming the once tired and run-down hilltop estate, to create today's sustainable and unique visitor attraction enjoyed by many.

Are Matlock and Matlock Bath the same place?

No it isn't! Matlock Bath, where the Illuminations take place, is a village on the A6 road approximately two miles south of the larger town of Matlock. Both locations have large car parks and are separate train stations on the Derwent Valley Line.

How much is a cable car ticket?

Ticket prices for the Singapore Cable Car vary depending on your pass type. A round-trip Sky Pass for an adult costs S$35, while a round-trip pass for a child (aged 4 to 12) costs S$25.

How long is the cable car ride?

Journey times

One way journeys take up to 10 minutes but vary according to passenger flow and weather conditions.

Do cable cars have a weight limit?

With step-free access, a maximum weight of 300 kg and maximum size of 700 mm by 1300 mm, the IFS Cloud Cable Cars at Greenwich Peninsula are accessible to most wheelchairs, including both motorised wheelchairs and mobility scooters.

What's at Matlock Bath?

Matlock Bath has attractions including the Heights of Abraham park, Gulliver's Kingdom theme park, the Peak District Lead Mining Museum, the former Life in a Lens Museum of Photography & Old Times, the Grand Pavilion, Derwent Gardens, Lovers' Walks and an aquarium.