‘Little Switzerland’ is a charming Derbyshire town perfect for a ‘coastal’ retreat
Enjoy a moonlit cable car flight across the river as part of the festive season’s offerings.
Derbyshire may not be the first place your mind goes to, when thinking of a European style holiday.
However our beautiful county is often compared to Switzerland, a gorgeous country hundreds of miles away.
Those in the know often mention Switzerland in the same sentence as Matlock Bath.
Switzerland's cable cars offer breath-taking Alpine adventures - and so does Matlock Bath.
Bear with us - the two places may be poles apart, however it is one key feature of Derbyshire’s landlocked town that makes it worthy of the comparison to its Swiss counterpart.
One of the biggest tourist attractions at Matlock Bath is Heights of Abraham, an historic, 60-acre hilltop estate.
It is a place popular throughout the year where people can jump on cable cars and enjoy jaw-dropping views from the Alpine-style floating cars.
There is much to love about Heights of Abraham, a tourist hotspot where people can go on cavern tours, enjoy adventure playgrounds and more.
The main season may be over for the year, however people could forward plan for 2026 and get dates in the diary for a visit then.
For those who can’t wait to visit Heights of Abraham, the Winter Lights Trail is open daily until December 30, excluding 24, 25 and 26.
What is Winter Lights Trail at Heights of Abraham?
Be delighted by a festoon-lit riverside walkway at Heights of Abraham. This will lead you up to the base station as you prepare to take a moonlit cable car flight across the river and a riot of colour.
Gaze upon illuminated gardens, pretty boardwalks, woodland paths, and don’t forget to keep an eye out for giant swans, the Instagram-worthy neon forest and ice garden.
All that Christmas spirit can be thirsty work, so you can nip into The Vista Bar for some festive themed nibbles and tipples, waffles from the Snap Tin and more.
The destination is popular with people of all ages and dates frequently get booked out, so it is worth checking before you travel out.
Location: The Heights of Abraham, Matlock Bath DE4 3NT