Heights of Abraham

Heights of Abraham, Derbyshire

Heights of Abraham

Where is it – East Midlands, England

Who looks after it –  Independent 

What is it –  Countryside 

When is it from – All or N/A

The Heights of Abraham is a 60 acre country park on top of Masson Hill, Matlock, Derbyshire.  It is accessed either by cable car or a steep zig-zag path. The heights are named after a supposed resemblance to the Plains of Abraham, also known as the Heights of Abraham, in Quebec, Canada, where James Wolfe died in battle in 1759. The park has been an attraction since Victorian times and includes two show caves, views over the Derwent and its valley, picnic areas, exhibitions, shops, cafes and a play area. A cable car ticket is relatively expensive, but you can understand why – and it includes tours of the show caves. Note: To go by cable car, the station is adjacent to Matlock Bath railway station, where there is a pay and display car park operated by the local council. The post code is for this car park – there are others.

 


Address

Matlock Bath, Derbyshire DE4 3NT 

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