Lights of Abraham - A Winter Lights Trail
Visitors begin along a festoon-lit riverside walkway before boarding a cable car for a flight across the river and above an avenue of colour. At the summit, an illuminated trail leads across boardwalks, through gardens, and along woodland paths. Features along the route include a neon forest, a giant moon, interactive stepping stones, musical instruments, and firepits for toasting marshmallows.
What to Expect
Winter lights trail reached by a moonlit cable car flight.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
The Heights of Abraham (Matlock Bath) Ltd
Food & Drink
The Vista Bar serves festive tipples, other drinks and pizzas; the downstairs cafe offers jacket potatoes, loaded chips including festive fries, and cake; and The Snap Tin has takeaway drinks and festive treats.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and visitors who enjoy outdoor light trails
Vibe
Festive and atmospheric
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 16:00 to 20:00; last entry 19:00 (may vary).
- Parking: There's no on-site car park. The nearest is the council-run train station car park, and Matlock Bath car parks get very busy in the school holidays.
Tips & Advice
- Eat before you set out on the trail if you're arriving later, because hot food service ends one hour before closing.
- Book your tickets online in advance, because the Heights of Abraham offers savings on tickets bought online.
- Consider coming by train, since the Heights has no car park of its own and Matlock Bath station is only a short walk away.
- Dress warmly for an evening outdoors, and warm up at the firepits, where you can toast marshmallows along the trail.
- Wear sturdy shoes, because the summit trail follows boardwalks and woodland paths after dark.
Special Events & Promotions
- Tickets cost less when you book online.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
How do we get up to the trail?
You walk down a festoon-lit riverside walkway to the base station. From there, you take the cable car across the river to the summit.
What will we see on the trail?
The trail winds through illuminated gardens, across boardwalks and along woodland paths. Along the way are a neon forest, a giant moon, interactive stepping stones, musical instruments and a winter garden.
What food and drink is there?
The Vista Bar serves festive drinks and pizzas. The café downstairs has jacket potatoes, loaded chips including festive fries, and cake. The Snap Tin does takeaway drinks and festive treats.
Where do I park?
The Heights doesn't have its own car park because it sits on a steep hilltop. The nearest parking is the council-run car park at the train station.
Can I get there by public transport?
Yes. It's a short walk from Matlock Bath train station, and buses stop very close to the cable car base station.
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