Derby district, Derby, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Matlock

Matlock is a town in Derby district, Derby, United Kingdom, home to about 14,956 people. Within 50 km by road there are 239 places to visit — 116 churches, 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 forts & heritage and 21 parks. The must-see places are All Saints' (1 km), Church In The Peak (1 km) and St. John's Chapel (1 km).

Updated · Distances are road estimates · Open Matlock on the map

Matlock, Derby
Matlock, Derby district, Derby, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Matlock at a glance

Location
Derby district, Derby, United Kingdom
Population
about 14,956
Coordinates
53.1384° N, 1.5556° W
Places within 50 km
239 (239 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Matlock

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Matlock: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Matlock

Things to see near Matlock, by type

Churches near Matlock

144 churches within 100 km of Matlock. The closest is All Saints' (1 km). Best time: year-round.

All churches in Derby →

Hill stations & viewpoints near Matlock

42 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Matlock. The closest is Harboro Rocks (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

All hill stations & viewpoints in Derby →

Forts & heritage near Matlock

39 forts & heritage within 100 km of Matlock. The closest is Riber Castle (2 km). Best time: october to february.

All forts & heritage in Derby →

Parks near Matlock

27 parks within 100 km of Matlock. The closest is Heights of Abraham (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

All parks in Derby →

Museums near Matlock

16 museums within 100 km of Matlock. The closest is Peak District Mining Museum (3 km). Best time: year-round.

All museums in Derby →

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Matlock

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Matlock. The closest is Carsington Water (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Derby →

A one-day trip from Matlock

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 7 km on the road.

  1. Start in Matlock
  2. 1 km All Saints' · church, Derby
  3. 1 km Church In The Peak · peak, Derby
  4. 1 km Riber Castle · heritage site, Derby
  5. 2 km Heights of Abraham · park, Derby
  6. 1 km St. John's Chapel · church, Derby
  7. 1 km Back to Matlock

Plan a longer trip from Matlock — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Matlock

No traveller has reported from around Matlock yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.

Post an update from the map →

How to reach Matlock

    All places near Matlock by distance

    Within 15 km of Matlock

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Matlock by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches116144All Saints' (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4142Harboro Rocks (9 km)
    Forts & heritage2639Riber Castle (2 km)
    Parks2127Heights of Abraham (2 km)
    Museums1216Peak District Mining Museum (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs57Carsington Water (12 km)
    Treks45Derwent Valley Heritage Way (5 km)
    Caves44Carlswark Cavern, Eyam Dale Shaft (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens34Stanage (34 km)
    Temples22Column of the Temple of Poseidon at Chatsworth (13 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Medina Mosque (32 km)
    Other attractions12Major Oak (41 km)
    Waterfalls22Kinder Scout (43 km)

    Matlock: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Matlock?

    All Saints' (church, about 1 km), Church In The Peak (peak, about 1 km), St. John's Chapel (church, about 1 km), Riber Castle (heritage site, about 2 km), Heights of Abraham (park, about 2 km), Peak District Mining Museum (peak, about 3 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Matlock?

    239 places on Spotwander: 116 churches, 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 forts & heritage, 21 parks, 12 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Matlock?

    All Saints', about 1 km by road; Church In The Peak (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Matlock?

    Harboro Rocks, about 9 km by road; Alport Height (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Matlock?

    Riber Castle, about 2 km by road; Wingfield Manor (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Matlock?

    Start in Matlock, visit All Saints', then Church In The Peak, then Riber Castle, then Heights of Abraham, then St. John's Chapel, and drive back — about 7 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Matlock?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Matlock

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Matlock’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Matlock on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.