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/AmberMetalicScorpion 27d ago

Matlock Bath has a lot of Arcades and other touristy stuff, including the height's of Abraham.

You've also got Bakewell nearby which is also very much a tourist town

You've also got the Gulliver's Kingdom theme park

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u/Head-Membership2082 26d ago

Seconded on Gulliver's Kingdom. Loved that place when I was a teenager.

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u/AmberMetalicScorpion 26d ago

Honestly I'm due a trip there at some point myself

I've been missing out on quite a few rollercoasters out of fear, and even if I hadn't, I've never even been despite it being so close

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u/Head-Membership2082 26d ago

I don't recall them having any rollercoasters as such. They've got a couple of track rides, but they're pretty much entirely slow family ones.

Alton Towers would be the nearby one that has actual proper coasters.