Here's yet another of our brilliant boat builders, a regular in the parade, Rory Harrison. His 'Derwent Racer' model celebrates the British Truck Racing Championship, which is one of the biggest motorsport categories in the UK, with machines weighing in at more than five tonnes. If you have tickets to the final *s o l d - o u t* long weekend of the 2025 Illuminations this coming Friday, Saturday or Sunday, you will see this and the other 13 boats on the river from around 7pm 🤩 A reminder to kee

Here's another brilliant boat building team - and a first appearance in the spectacular parade this year for Matlock Bath Holy Trinity Church. Their 'Sound of Music' themed model celebrates the 60th anniversary of the film of the musical starring Julie Andrews. If you have tickets to the final *s o l d - o u t* long weekend of the 2025 Illuminations this coming Friday, Saturday or Sunday, you will see this and the other 13 boats on the river from around 7pm 🤩 A reminder to keep checking the boo

Gulliver's Matlock Bath reopens on Saturday 19th March! Join us for incredible rides and attractions, including the brand new JCB Zone... | Gulliver's Kingdom

The magic of Matlock Bath Illuminations ✨ 🚣‍♂️ Which of these amazing decorated boats is your favourite? The annual spectacular - which includes fireworks displays - comes to an end on Sunday, for full details see: http://ow.ly/q2aU30mnT6d 🎇 📹 Derbyshire County Council | Visit Peak District & Derbyshire

It’s easy to see why Matlock Bath is known as the ‘seaside town without the sea’ 😍🌊 This unique spot is famous for its fish and chip shops 🍟, amusement arcades 🎲, small theme park at Gulliver's Kingdom, and cable car rides leading to a cliff top country park at The Heights of Abraham 🚠 Nestled alongside the River Derwent, Matlock Bath has a seaside vibe even though it’s landlocked! 🐟 There are lots of great things to do for all ages, making it ideal for a family day out whatever the weathe

Matlock to Matlock bath via Giddy edge and lovers walk by Simon Barcz | Derbyshire and Proud

Continuing our celebration of this year's record breaking parade of illuminated boats as we approach the end of the 2025 Matlock Bath Illuminations this coming Friday, Saturday and Sunday... Incredibly, the man behind 'You're Going to Need a Bigger Boat' - David Gregory - is taking part in the parade for a 54th year. David is our longest serving boat builder. His 2025 model features a shark chasing Quint's boat from the 'Jaws' film. Peter Benchley's best-selling novel, which inspired Steven Spie

Dr Patricia Bath pioneered a laser that fought blindness and injustice. | The History Archives

Matlock Bath Illuminations. | British History