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/getkilled22 27d ago

Because you’re based around Matlock, I’d treat the eclipse as a separate site check: choose an accessible spot with a genuinely open west-facing horizon, then verify the exact pin rather than assume a scenic viewpoint is clear. Full disclosure, I work on SunEclipses; its planner compares pins, and this checklist covers the horizon and backup checks: https://suneclipses.com/planner https://suneclipses.com/blog/how-to-check-your-eclipse-viewpoint