Matlock Bath Illuminations - Derbyshire 2024

MATLOCK BATH ILLUMINATIONS, DERBYSHIRE

 

25 -28 October 2024

Friday - Monday

4 Days

From £399

 

The annual Matlock Bath Illuminations is a fun-packed event featuring a spectacular river parade of illuminated floats that cruise along the River Derwent. The brightly lit models are mounted on rowing boats and proudly displayed to the crowds, providing a unique display. Previous floats have featured impressive racing cars, a fire engine, camper van and a Dalek and a Tardis, among other things!

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

Matlock Bath Illuminations   |   Buxton   |   Chesterfield   |   Bakewell

 

DAY ONE – Arrival

We depart from your home and travel to the outskirts of Derby and our hotel. On the way we’ll visit Buxton in Derbyshire, home of Buxton Water. Buxton is a thermal spa town nestled in the centre of the beautiful Peak District and the UK’s oldest National Park; its stunning ornamental gardens and world-famous Georgian and Victorian architecture, provide an impressive backdrop for our visit. We then make our way to our hotel with time to relax before dinner.

 

DAY TWO – Chesterfield and Matlock Bath Illuminations

This morning we head out to Chesterfield, can you find out how the 'Crooked Spire' got its twist? You can get a taste of history of the area at Chesterfield Museum or simply browse the shops and the historic town.  Enjoy lunch in one of the many restaurants before we make our way back to the hotel leaving time to relax this afternoon prior to an early dinner this evening.

 

After dinner this evening, we make the drive to Matlock Bath. Developed as one of the country's first tourist destinations, Matlock Bath in Derbyshire retains much of the character and interest that impressed early visitors. 1.5 miles south of the town of Matlock, Matlock Bath is set in the beautiful gorge of the river Derwent, with attractive riverside gardens, wooded hillsides, and rocky limestone crags. A popular tourist destination since the late 17th Century when the spa waters were discovered, its heyday was in Victorian times when it became known as "Little Switzerland" by the poet, Lord Byron.

 

We enjoy an evening watching the illuminations as they make their way down the River Derwent.  During the 8-week season Matlock Bath Venetian Boat Builders' Association decorate themed models with an array of coloured lights.

 

DAY THREE – Bakewell

Today enjoy a leisurely breakfast and then a visit to Bakewell. Perhaps best known for its unique and delicious Pudding, Bakewell has many more tempting treats to offer - ranging from shopping and specialist markets to relaxing strolls. Idyllically situated on the banks of the river Wye, the biggest town in the Peak District National Park's mellow stone buildings, medieval five-arched stone bridge and quaint courtyards are a magnet for painters, photographers, and sightseers alike.

 

DAY FOUR - Departure

After a leisurely breakfast we depart our hotel and make our journey home.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

• Luxury coach travel

• Home pick-up

• 3 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

• Welcome tea/coffee on arrival

• Porterage

• Admission to Matlock Bath Illuminations.

 

DERBY MICKLEOVER HOTEL, Derby

The Derby Mickleover Hotel, BW Signature Collection (formerly a Hallmark Hotel) by Best Western is fabulously located in Central England, only three miles from Derby city centre.  The hotel offers lots of great facilities including lounge, bar, and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.  A health and leisure club including swimming pool, sauna, spa pool, whirlpool & steam room. The hotel has a lift.

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

3 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Welcome tea/coffee on arrival

Porterage

Admission to Matlock Bath Illuminations.

 

DERBY MICKLEOVER HOTEL, Derby

The Derby Mickleover Hotel, BW Signature Collection (formerly a Hallmark Hotel) by Best Western is fabulously located in Central England, only three miles from Derby city centre.  The hotel offers lots of great facilities including lounge, bar, and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.  A health and leisure club including swimming pool, sauna, spa pool, whirlpool & steam room.  Lift.

 

DAYS	TOUR DATE		DEPARTS		TERMS	SUPPLEMENT
4	25 -28 OCTOBER 2024		FRIDAY		£399	£90 SINGLE
JONES HOLIDAY INSURANCE		£27.28

 

Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. If no single supplement applies this is limited to the tour single room allocation and therefore additional cost may apply.  Prices displayed are per person unless otherwise stated. If door-to-door pick-up is included there may be additional charges for out of area. Itineraries and hotel inclusions may be subject to change. Seat numbers on the coach may be subject to change. Issues whilst on tour must be raised in the first instance with the driver. Covid-19 restrictions may apply. When making bookings you accept on behalf of yourself and your party the terms in our Trading Charter which can be found in our brochure, on our website at http://www.jonesholidays.co.uk/Jones-holidays-trading-charter, or a copy can be requested from our Sales office.  If your holiday is more than 56 days from departure, we offer a 7-day cooling off period where a full refund will be offered from the date of the initial confirmation invoice (with the exception of flight holidays).

 

Derby Mickleover Hotel, Derby Matlock Bath Bakewell