The name Matlock derives from the Old English mæthel (or mæðel), meaning assembly or speech, and āc, meaning oak tree; thus Matlock means 'moot-oak', an oak tree where meetings are held. In the Domesday Book of … See more

Natural physical features
The main physical features of the Matlock area are the hills and watercourses. The height of the town (above mean level) varies from 91m at … See more

Hall Leys Park is a Victorian public park in the centre of Matlock, Derbyshire which opened in 1898. It lies between the River Derwent to … See more

Dale Road runs all the way from Matlock Bridge (road bridge over the River Derwent) to North Parade in Matlock Bath. It forms part of the … See more

Matlock has a town council, the urban equivent of the rural parish council and the lowest tier of local government. The Council meets twice … See more

Railways
National Rail services run generally hourly each way between Matlock and Derby on the See more

Bank Road runs from Crown Square up Matlock Bank, a steep hill which gives the road its name, to Wellington Street. Although many … See more