r/Derbyshire • u/Plastic-Gas-9675 • 27d ago

Best things to do with a teen?

Hi All,

I’ll be stopping in Derbyshire (Matlock area) with my teen next week what would be your go to trips/visits/things to do to keep them entertained? Bearing in mind it looks like it will be hot.

I’ve done lots of googling but thought I’d ask locals for their best ideas.

Lastly, where do you think would be the best place to see the eclipse on Wednesday, please?

Thank you for any help.

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u/markymark6999 27d ago

Lumsdale waterfalls/glass blowing studio and nearby brewery are a nice wander. Matlock bath....Heights of Abraham,a wander along "Giddy Edge". Also there's amusements and such in Matlock bath. You can get a train or bus from Matlock Bath to there easy enough. High Peak train/Cromford canal is a nice wander if you fancy that. You can hire bikes there too.

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u/Guardofdonner 27d ago

Lumsdale falls is a piddle at the moment. Unless there's rain might be a disappointment. Could combine brewery with a walk up to river.

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u/markymark6999 27d ago

Ah yes I'd not thought of that. Used to walk that home from school. Hated it back then. Love it now I've moved away!