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Matlock Bath Aquarium & Exhibitions

Matlock Bath is the gateway to the Peak District and blessed with breath-taking scenery, once described by Byron as 'a romantic fragment of Switzerland set in the heart of England'.
The Aquarium and Exhibitions are located in a wonderful Victorian building in the centre of Matlock Bath, this is a popular collection of unique attractions for all the family to visit and enjoy.

As well as our fascinating Aquarium that houses over 50 species of fish there is :

• One of the largest public displays of Holograms in Europe.
• The Thermal Pool which is the home of our famous Carp collection.
• The site of the only remaining 'Petrifying well' in Matlock Bath.
• A beautiful worldwide Gemstone & Fossil display.
• A wonderful trip down memory lane in our 'Past Times in Matlock Bath' Exhibition.
• A private collection of Goss and Crested China. totaling over 1,700 pieces.
• We also offer a fish sales and re-homing service.

GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY
AS ALL THESE ATTRACTIONS ARE INCLUDED
in our entry charge of just £3.30 per person. Children aged 4 and under are free.

PLEASE NOTE We are now CLOSED until further notice due to Covid 19 lockdown restrictions.

Open daily until the end of October
10:00am – 5:30pm
(Times extended during High Season and Holiday Periods)

Our WINTER opening hours are:
Weekends from 10am to 5pm

Each year we strive to make improvements and refurbishments where we can ensuring the best experience for our visitors.

Please visit our REFURBISHMENTS page which outlines these changes in detail.