Yes, food is available in Derwent Gardens e.g. The annual autumn event has been run by the council since 1984, but with coronavirus law continuing to prohibit large gatherings, Derbyshire Dales District Council has reluctantly announced that this year’s iluminations, which should have run every weekend from September 12 to November 1, won’t happen. “This is a key planning period for us, when we traditionally contract all the various businesses and organisations that contribute to the event, and what all of them need right now is certainty. Parking after 6pm is just £1. The Illuminations were first held in 1897 to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. “We are disappointed for all our own staff who contribute to this fabulous event every year and for the Matlock Bath Boat Builders’s Association, whose fantastic floating models are the centrepiece of every Illuminations. Trains operate to Matlock Bath from Nottingham, Derby and Matlock along the Derwent Valley Line every hour Monday to Saturday and every two hours on Sunday. The decorated boats parade can only be seen from Derwent Gardens and the Lovers' Walks paths on the opposite side of the River Derwent. 0 derbytelegraph.co.uk • 3 days ago. With enormous regret we've taken the decision to cancel the 2020 Matlock Bath Illuminations due to the coronavirus pandemic. Matlock Bath, where the Illuminations take place, is a village on the A6 road approximately two miles south of the larger town of Matlock. “We would mention especially their longest-serving member David Gregory, who was looking forward to taking part in the illuminated boats procession in 2020 for a 50th consecutive year.”. Skip to primary content. 21 Apr 1384772867104120832. Through entrance charges and donations from local businesses, Derbyshire Dales District Council aims to organise the popular festival - which boosts the local economy - at no cost to local Council Tax payers. “We can’t offer that assurance and we have a responsibility to all those contractors – particularly those that have other options for September and October – to do the right thing. Jan 7, 2018 - What to do and what to see in Matlock Bath in 2020 , a Matlock Bath Visitor Guide 2020 The buses run approximately every 15 to 20 minutes. These stunning creations are then mounted on rowing boats and paraded along the River Derwent. Other than this brief period, throughout its 120 year history the Illuminations has always been a ticketed event. In Matlock itself (which is 2 miles from Matlock Bath), the 192-space Station Car Park (DE4 3NA) is situated next to the town's main bus station, from where (Bay 5) there is a regular Shuttle Bus service to Matlock Bath on Saturdays in October between 5-10.30pm. On Saturdays it is £6.50 for adults and £5.50 for concessions if you book online. The Illuminations have been suspended before – during World War II and nearly folded altogether in 1983. A bridge spans the river from Derwent Gardens onto the other side (Lovers' Walks). Search 219 Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, UK lighting designers and suppliers to find the best lighting contractor for your project. We have reviews of the best places to see in Matlock Bath. If you travel to Matlock Bath by train, show your train ticket at the Derwent Gardens entrance and SAVE £1.50 on admission to the Illuminations on the night. 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