The tickets situation for the remainder of our 2023 Matlock Bath Illuminations season is straightforward. The only nights we currently have advance tickets available are the next three Sundays - October 8th, 15th and 22nd.
On the night from the Ticket Office situated on the entrance to Derwent Gardens, Matlock Bath (open from 5.30pm to 8.45pm) if online tickets haven't sold out in advance. Please note that we will only be taking card payments at the ticket office.
What time are the fireworks at Matlock Illuminations?
7th September 2024 - 27th October 2024 12:00 am
The boats can only be viewed on admission into the gardens. There are fantastic firework displays on selected evenings. The fireworks light up the skies around Matlock Bath in multi-colours. The firework displays begin at 9pm.
There is a car park on the A6 between Matlock Bath and Matlock at Artists' Corner ((DE4 3PS). In Matlock itself (which is 2 miles from Matlock Bath), the 192-space Station Car Park (DE4 3NA) is situated next to the town's main bus station.
Boat builders Richard Wood, Christine Dence and Pete Hartshorn have won the boat vote at this year's Matlock Bath Illuminations with their stunning Slinky Dog model.
Matlock Bath Illuminations 2023: A Night to Remember
Are Matlock illuminations on every night?
Matlock Bath Illuminations is a fun-packed family event featuring a spectacular parade of illuminated and decorated boats along the River Derwent. The 2023 season ran every Saturday and Sunday night from 9 September to 29 October, with fireworks finales every October Saturday and the final night, 29 October.
Matlock Bath is a village and civil parish in Derbyshire, England. It lies in the Derbyshire Dales, south of Matlock on the main A6 road, and approximately halfway between Buxton and Derby. The population of the civil parish at the 2011 census was 753.
The outdoor market in our Hall Leys Park operates from April to Christmas and with limited stalls from January to April - view Matlock Market's Facebook Page or email This email address is being protected from spambots.
Where is the best place to see the Matlock fireworks?
There are also fantastic firework displays every Saturday evening throughout October. The fireworks light up the skies around Matlock Bath in multi-colours. The firework displays begin at 9pm on the cliffs opposite Crow Pie Cottage and are best viewed from the cottage garden.
Matlock Bath is just as much fun to visit today. It has a long high street lined with quirky shops, cafés, amusement arcades and visitor attractions, as well as peaceful paths for shady strolls alongside the River Derwent.
The Matlock Christmas Market is a two-day event held at Hall Leys Park on Saturday, December 16, and Sunday, December 17. A collection of old favourites and new surprises are expected for 2023.
The fireworks light up the skies around Matlock Bath in multi-colours. The firework displays begin at 9.00pm (8.00pm Sunday 29 October) with the best viewing positions being in the Bandstand area of Derwent Gardens. Numbers in the Gardens are restricted this year to a maximum of 4,000.
For 2023, Matlock Bath Illuminations will run every Saturday and Sunday night from 9th September to 29th October, with fireworks finales every October Saturday and the final night, 29 October. This is a ticketed event; £7.50 for adults on firework nights and £6.50 on non-firework nights if booked online.
When and where are Matlock's Victorian Christmas market? The market takes place from Friday, December 1 until Sunday, December 3, 2023. Opening times are 9am - 6pm and it is free to enter.
Of the two towns, Buxton has more facilities and more to interest the visitor (Matlock itself has little to interest the Tourist although Matlock Bath is worth a day visit).
Matlock Bath was developed as one of England's first true tourist destinations. It occupies a beautiful position in a limestone gorge on the River Derwent, and boasts attractive riverside gardens and steep wooded hillsides.
The name Matlock derives from the Old English mæthel (or mæðel), meaning assembly or speech, and āc, meaning oak tree; thus Matlock means 'moot-oak', an oak tree where meetings are held.
It is now possible to use the PaybyPhone App or by calling telephone number 0330 400 7275 to pay for parking in all the District Council's pay and display car parks. More information is available in each car park for instructions on what to do.
Daily activities include Small Animal Handling, Meet the Lambs (seasonal) Wallaby Encounter and Meerkat Talk & Feed. At weekends and school holidays there's also Pony Rides, Ferret and sheep racing too! Check out the website for special events. There are specially designed playgrounds indoors and out.
There are 4 car parks in Matlock Bath – Temple Road Car Park, Pavilion Car Park, Station Car Park and Artists Corner Car Park. Pavilion Car Park has a 2 hour limit. Payment can now be made via text on your phone or with cash.
With six miles of traditional festoons, tableaux and interactive features along the Promenade, no wonder it's commonly known as the greatest free light show on Earth! Blackpool's annual Illuminations display will once again be extended by two months, shining nightly from September 1, 2023 to January 7, 2024.
It takes place every Boxing Day at 10am starting at Cawdor Quarry in Matlock and finishing at Cromford Bridge. There is then an awards ceremony at the Fish Pond at Matlock bath where the winners are announced and the donations to the RNLI counted.
