Share
ShareDiscover the famous show caverns set among 60 acres of woodland set over a deep, dramatic limestone gorge in the Peak District.
When this Peak District attraction first opened its doors back in 1780, people used to scale the Heights of Abraham on foot. Worth thinking about as you sit back in the comfort of a cable car for the scenic ride to the top of this thousand foot slope.
Once you reach the top, your ticket gives you access to the two underground mining caverns, which you can explore by torchlight and experience what it was like to work as a lead minor in the 1700's, plus 3 exhibitions, several woodland trails to explore and – if the little ones have still got the energy – 2 adventure playgrounds. Top the day off by climbing the Victorian Prospect tower to get the spectacular views out over Matlock and the Peak District beyond. Complete your day out in Matlock Bath with a walk by the riverside and some traditional fish and chips.
Refine your search:
Heights of Abraham, Peak District © VisitBritainYou may be interested in...
Cycle the track at Derby Arena
Enter the adrenaline-fuelled world of track cycling on Derby's 250-metre indoor Velodrome, for novice, veterans and elite cyclists.
Location: Derby, Derbyshire
Savour the wilds of the UK’s first national park
Relish windswept moors, ancient woodland, towering rock faces and rolling dales in the Peak District National Park.
Location: Peak District, Derbyshire
Spend some quality time together in a luxury forest lodge
Treat your loved one to a weekend of pleasure and pampering in a five-star rural retreat.
Location: Darley Moor, Derbyshire
Be at one with birds of prey at Rosliston Forestry Centre
There’s something special about being close to a bird of prey; those round watchful eyes on high alert, fixing you with a dominating stare.
Location: Rosliston, Derbyshire
Latest Twitter updates
Feeling the drop in temperature ❄️? We got you👌 From afternoon tea ☕ to secret museums, discover these cute and #cosy hideaways #VisitEngland 📷: IG's https://t.co/7y4tl7KbRA, gingersnapbeth & allnnothing https://t.co/q5W6tapJeL https://t.co/T8fvJUzmsL
'Tis the season to be sparkling ✨. Celebrate that #FriYay feeling and grab a glass of prosecco at London's first prosecco 🥂 bar @ProseccoHouse. 📍: Tower Bridge, London #FridayFeeling https://t.co/RtaDZaIu95 https://t.co/hP3jYf9lhy
Why spend your weekend stuck inside, when you could be soaking in some fresh air 💨 on a #Microgap to the Peak District 👌 #MyMicrogap #ThursdayThoughts https://t.co/tckwfBn6hY https://t.co/OA3pqg7nSW
Instagram updates
Close
Customer survey …
VisitEngland would like to invite you to take part in a short survey about our website.
It should take no more than a couple of minutes.
Close