The river Derwent
Day Out Diaries

A day in Matlock bath

Visited 25th April 2026
6 hours
Family of 5 (2 adults, 3 kids)
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The Finney Family

Coalville

Family of 5 (2 adults, 3 kids)

Our annual trip to Matlock bath this time we went to the aquarium too!
VisitedApril 2026
Time Spent6 hours
Location110-112 North Parade, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, DE4 3NS
WhoFamily of 5 (2 adults, 3 kids)
TicketsAdvance booking required
Travel Time30-60 mins from Coalville
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Our Arrival & First Impressions

Stepping stumps

well I didn’t have a go on this one but miss evelyn enjoyed it very much!

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Activities Breakdown

we had such a wonderful day filled with so much fun for us all.

we enjoyed a relaxing boat ride down the beautiful river Derwent and loved exploring Matlock bath aquarium which has quite good selection of fish which also has a arcade down stairs for all ages.

the woodland walk was peaceful and scenic with stunning views all around us. we also treated ourselves to some amazing fish and chips from Kostas fish bar 10/10 would recommend!

To finish the day we decided a park trip was perfect, big park with climbing frames sand pit one of the best parks we have been to.

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    funny mirrors

    we all enjoyed walking in front of the funny mirrors
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Food & Drink

There is a wide range of different places to eat in Matlock bath, from pub food to fish and chips. there is alwys ice cream shops and a proper sweetshop ( cash only!!!)

Money-Saving Tip

research prices of food before going to eat!

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Pros & Cons Summary

Positive

What We Loved

  • Tickbrilliant day out
  • Tickloved by all the children
  • Tickthe park is brilliant
  • Tickloads of places to eat & drink
Negative

Could Be Better

  • Crossnot enough car parking spaces for when its warmer weather.
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Overall Verdict & Ratings

A* Tried & Tested - Day Out With The Kids
Safety & Cleanliness5.0

safe but as common sense watch your children near the river! very clean place> litter pickers were out at 10am when we arrived and was out all day.

Rides & Entertainment5.0

very good with entertainment. you have aquariums, arcades, gillivers kingdom, heights of Abraham and loads of woodland walks all around

Food & Drink5.0

numerous places to eat

Queues & Crowds5.0

no queues

Fun & Delight5.0

we loved every minute of it. we go for our annual day trip around the same time every year

Value for Money4.0

good vale for money not expensive places to eat. one thing i will say is bring cash as a lot of business round there are cash only including the sweetshop.

The Final Verdict:

we took our niece with us as she had never been along with her mum and dad and we will definitely be coming again. i have been coming every summer since i was a child. 10/10 recommend to anyone for a day out!

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"amazingly scenic day out! "
Grace Finney
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