Join us as we visit Matlock for Market day & Bakewell.Our first port of call, is Matlock. Once famed for its hydro and spa treatments, Matlock's central location, scenic surroundings and public transport links make it a popular base for a great day out. There are plenty of things to do in Matlock. In the heart of Matlock sits Hall Leys Park with its boating lake, riverside walks, tennis courts and skateboard park. In Matlock town centre there are pretty streets full of small, independent shops, and a host of cafés, pubs and restaurants in which to relax. You will find Matlock's Outdoor Market at Hall Leys Park, which is held every Wednesday.After a bit of shopping, we head north to Bakewell.
Idyllically situated on the banks of the river Wye, the biggest town in the Peak District National Park's mellow stone buildings, medieval five-arched stone bridge and quaint courtyards are a magnet for painters, photographers and sightseers alike.
Legend has it that the town's famous Bakewell Pudding was created by mistake by a local cook in the mid-19th century. Today her delectable 'jam tart that went wrong' can be sampled at various bakeries and cafés and posted virtually anywhere in the world!