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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Matlock

5 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Matlock, England

Updated June 19, 2026
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Partial remains  of Stanton shelter

Matlock, England

Bailey's Tump

A pile of earth left over from a water supply project was converted into an anti-aircraft installation during World War II.

Matlock, England

Middleton Top Engine House

The stationary steam engines here dragged waggons up a steep incline for over 130 years.

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The former Smedley hydrotherapy spa hotel

The largest former spa hotel in Matlock allows the public to get a glimpse of its opulent past.
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Ground Station Zero

A WW2 communications centre for Churchill's secret army

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Hall Leys Park Clocktower

A remnant of the steepest street tramway in the world
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Giddy Edge Path

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The Heights of Abraham, an 18th century tourist attraction

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