Heights of Abraham

Heights of Abraham has accessible buildings, accessible toilets and a wheelchair viewing area, but not all areas are accessible due to the steep hillside estate and natural cavern formations.

• Wheelchairs and pushchairs must be no larger than 105cm x 60cm for the cable cars.
• Mobility scooters are not recommended on site due to the steep terrain.
• The cable cars normally run on a continuous loop, but they can stop for disabled visitors or where there is a safety risk.
• A ramp can be provided for wheelchair users boarding the cable car.

Please note: Due to the nature of the site, a lot of the paths are quite steep and those with limited mobility may find them hard to navigate. 

Heights of Abraham is suitable for all ages, with cable cars, playgrounds, kids' trails, cavern tours, exhibitions, gardens and viewpoints to enjoy.

Yes, Heights of Abraham has several places to eat and drink, including the Vista Restaurant & Bar, Terrace Café, Snap Tin and Tavern.

Most visitors spend around three to five hours at Heights of Abraham, giving time to enjoy the cable cars, cavern tours, exhibitions, walks, viewpoints and food stops.

Yes, dogs are welcome on the cable cars and around the Heights of Abraham estate, but they are not allowed inside the caverns, main restaurant or designated play areas.

Each Heights of Abraham cable car can comfortably seat 6 guests. 

There isn't a dedicated car park. There are four main car parks in Matlock Bath. These are all run by Derbyshire Dales District Council, and therefore are all pay and display. The machines accept cash or you can pay by phone. Please note, the machines do not accept cards.

The closest car park is at Matlock Bath Train Station- DE4 3NT

Parking here is recommended as it is the closest car park to the Heights and also has a dedicated access path straight to our base station. It is a pay and display car park. The rates are £6 all day, £5 for 4 hours or £3.80 for 3 hours. The rates are the same in all Derbyshire Dales car parks. You can pay by coins or the Paybyphone app.

Blue Badge holders please note this car park does require payment.

There are no height barriers in this car park.

No, visitors do not need to book cavern tours at Heights of Abraham. The guided tours run regularly throughout the day and are included with admission.

Heights of Abraham tickets include a return cable car journey, two guided cavern tours, exhibitions, viewpoints, gardens, adventure play and access to the hilltop estate.

Heights of Abraham is a unique hilltop attraction in Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, reached by Britain's first alpine-style cable car. Set high above the Derwent Valley, the 60-acre estate features guided cavern tours, historic exhibitions, woodland walks, adventure playgrounds, spectacular viewpoints and family-friendly attractions, making it one of the most popular days out in the Peak District

Heights of Abraham is famous for its iconic cable cars, breathtaking views over Matlock Bath and the Peak District, and its fascinating underground caverns. First opened as a visitor attraction in 1787, it combines natural beauty, geology, history and family entertainment in one unforgettable destination.

Visitors to Heights of Abraham in Matlock Bath can enjoy Britain's first alpine-style cable car, explore the Great Masson and Great Rutland Caverns, visit heritage exhibitions, climb the Victoria Prospect Tower, discover woodland gardens and enjoy family-friendly play areas and seasonal events.

Yes, every standard admission ticket to Heights of Abraham includes guided tours of both the Great Masson Cavern and the Great Rutland Cavern. These two historic showcaverns reveal the area's mining heritage and geological history, with tours running regularly throughout the day.

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