Matlock Bath Illuminations

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Derwent Gardens, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire
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Fireworks on Saturdays from 9 October to 30 October plus Sunday 31 October
The 2022 Matlock Bath Illuminations will run every Saturday and Sunday night from 10 September to 30 October, with fireworks finales every Saturday in October (plus a silent fireworks display on the final night of the season, Sunday 30 October). TICKETS NOW ON SALE
 

Matlock Bath Illuminations is a fun-packed family event featuring a spectacular parade of illuminated and decorated boats along the River Derwent.

During the 8-week season Matlock Bath Venetian Boat Builders' Association decorate themed models with an array of coloured lights. The models are mounted on rowing boats and paraded on the River Derwent each Saturday (7.45pm and 8.50pm in September and from around 7pm to 8.50pm in October) and Sundays (7.30pm to 8.3pm in September and 7pm to 8pm in October) in Dewent  Gardens giving a unique and illuminous display. The boats can only be viewed on admission into the gardens.

There will be fantastic firework displays on Saturday evenings from 10th October and Sunday 30th October. The fireworks light up the skies around Matlock Bath in multi-colours. The firework displays begin at 9pm (8pm on Sunday 30th Oct)with the best viewing positions being in the Bandstand area of Derwent Gardens.

Please note that on Saturdays in particular Matlock Bath can get extremely busy. For travel, timings and ticketing tips,see our website.

Sundays are themed nights for our younger visitors, and there's also entertainment including stilt walkers plus the fabulous parade of decorated boats on the River Derwent. To enhance the reputation of Sundays as a "family night", entertainment starts and finishes earlier, running from 6.00pm-8.30pm to take account of the fact that younger visitors have school the following morning.

Tickets for 2022 now on sale

 

 

Guide Prices

Please see website for ticket-which you buy online before the event at a discounted rate

Facilities

Children & Infants

  • Accept children all ages

Parking & Transport

  • Parking (charge)

Map & Directions

Road Directions

Matlock Bath is situated on the A6 road, about 18 miles north of Derby next to Matlock town

Opening Times

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