The Heights of Abraham
The Heights of Abraham in Matlock Bath has been one of Derbyshire’s most popular visitor attractions since 1787. This multi award winning destination on the edge of the Peak District National Park offers far more than its famous cable car ride. The thrilling journey takes visitors a third of a mile across a limestone gorge, soaring 554 feet in the air with magnificent views along the Derwent Valley. Once at the top, the 60 acre estate boasts two beautiful show caverns with regular guided tours, fascinating exhibitions, a fossil museum, a lookout tower with spectacular views, a large gift shop, three cafés and restaurants, great adventure playgrounds, and miles of wonderful woodland walks. The Heights of Abraham is a fantastic day out for the whole family, including dogs, and remains one of the Peak District’s must visit attractions.
The Heights of Abraham in Matlock Bath was first opened in 1787 and it’s been one of the area’s most popular visitor attractions ever since! It’s now a multi-award-winning destination on the edge of the Peak District National Park in Derbyshire.
Many people associate the Heights of Abraham with just the thrilling cable car ride to the top of Masson Hill … but that’s only the start of it! There’s a HUGE amount to see and do once you get there and it’s a great day out for the whole family – including your dog!
The cable car ride takes visitors for a third of a mile across a limestone gorge, soaring in comfort 554 feet in the air with magnificent views along the Derwent Valley.
Once at the top, the 60 acre estate boasts two beautiful show caverns with regular guided tours throughout the day, as well as fascinating exhibitions, a fossil museum, a lookout tower with spectacular views, a large gift shop, three cafés and restaurants, great adventure playgrounds, plus miles and miles of wonderful woodland walks.
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How do I get to the Heights of Abraham?
The Heights of Abraham is situated on Masson Hill above the pretty Derbyshire town of Matlock Bath. The entrance to the cable car ride is behind Matlock Bath Train Station (postcode DE4 3NT) where there is also a large car park.
If the cable car ride and the attractions at the Heights of Abraham delighted you, the Peak District has many more wonderful family attractions to explore. Matlock Bath itself is a fascinating tourist destination with its riverside gardens and steep wooded hillsides. Gulliver’s Kingdom is specially designed for children aged 2 to 13 with a wide range of rides, while Crich Tramway Village offers a journey through a hundred years of tramway development. Peak Rail provides heritage steam and diesel railway experiences. For more family fun, visit our Family Attractions Guide.
