VISIT: The Heights of Abraham in Matlock Bath

Went to a few years ago, its something different, family friendly and has cable cars and the best bit was going through the caves! Little pricey but was worth going for the outdoor play area which had a super long ride!

The Heights of Abraham is Derbyshire’s oldest visitor attraction. Located in the ‘seaside’ town of Matlock Bath (a resort town with amusement arcades, fish and chips shops and gift shops but without a beach), the Heights of Abraham began welcoming visitors in the 1780s. The first visitors used to walk up the steep path to the top of the High Tor hill, but nowadays visitors get a cable car to the top, where they are rewarded with over 60 acres of woodlands and gardens to explore. We visited in May 2016 to see what the Heights of Abraham is like for toddlers.
The cable car ride is about 7 minutes long, and zooms up the hill at some speed. Each cable car seats 6 people and the views on the way up are phenomenal. You get a bird’s eye view of people enjoying themselves at Gullivers Kingdom in the distance, the town of Matlock Bath and the surrounding peaks. There is a momentary pause half way up whilst the people at the bottom board which gives you a chance to fully appreciate the view.

Sources/further information

The Heights Of Abraham With Toddlers

https://www.heightsofabraham.com

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