Aquariums · Matlock
Matlock Bath Aquarium
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Photo: Phillip Perry (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Aquarium housing over 50 species of fish
- Large public display of holograms
- Thermal Pool home to a famous carp collection
- Only remaining Petrifying Well in Matlock Bath
- Worldwide gemstone and fossil display plus distorting mirrors
Matlock Bath Aquarium sits in a Victorian building in the centre of Matlock Bath, at the heart of the Peak District, and brings together a fascinating aquarium of over 50 fish species with several other unusual sights under one roof. You'll find one of Europe's largest public hologram displays, a Thermal Pool home to a famous carp collection, the only remaining Petrifying Well in Matlock Bath, a worldwide gemstone and fossil display, a nostalgic 'Past Times' exhibition, and a set of distorting mirrors. It's a good choice for families, with no need to pre-book. Matlock Bath station is just 0.2 miles away, and if you're staying nearby there are 120 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays.
Practical details
- Open
- Open daily, Monday to Friday 10am–5pm, Saturday 10am–6pm, Sunday 10am–5pm
- Booking
- No need to pre-book, pay on the door
- Best for
- Families visiting a collection of unique attractions
From the attraction's own website on 20 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Cafe
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Gift Shop
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- Matlock Bath 0.2 miles
- Cromford 0.8 miles
- Matlock 1.2 miles
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