Hotels Matlock
Matlock was first developed as a spa town, and the thermal baths along the River Derwent proved hugely popular with visitors from across England. The baths closed in the 1950′s, and today Matlock offers the visitor other activities. One of Matlock’s biggest tourist draws is the annual arts festival Matlock Live. The festival is held annually each year in either June or July, and features local dancers, musicians, and artists. Matlock has an award-winning rugby team that plays on the nearby Cromford Meadows. The Matlock Rugby Club won the Derbyshire Tigger Price Memorial trophy as the team of the year for the year 2007. Matlock has a municipal railway station that is on the Manchester, Buxton, Matlock, and Midlands Junction Railway. The station offers regular train service to both London and Manchester; both of these cities have large international airports with excellent national and international air links. The area around Matlock has a variety of hotel options, from cheap hotels to more upscale offerings. Bed & breakfast options are also plentiful in the Matlock area; Breach Farm, Yew Tree Cottage, and The Old Manor House are all good choices in the Matlock area. The prospective visitor is advised to compare hotels across a few of the popular travel portals on the internet prior to making a decision on choosing a hotel. Matlock also contains a number of good restaurant options. Stones Restaurant on Dale Road in Matlock offers traditional British favourites in a pleasing environment at very competitive prices. For traditional British pub fare and to grap a pint, the Druid Inn offers both in a environment that is both pleasant and child-friendly.