Matlock Bath Boats

26/05/2026

Weather still lovely to spend a couple of hours boating along the River Derwent.
Book online and choose which boat you like to avoid waiting ➡️ https://www.sumupbookings.com/matlockbathboats

04/05/2026

Thanks to Twigg Matlock for helping me with the paint for my Pedalos . Twigg Matlock

18/04/2026

New boats at matlockbathboats by Derwent Gardens.
Easy access to the river.
Selection of Pedalos, rowing boats and motor boat trips.
Secure place to leave your pushchairs and belongings.
Toilet for our customers.

See you all at Derwent Gardens and we are open daily- weather permitting.

12/04/2026

Feeling romantic??
Come and get on our Rowing Boats and experience the picturesque Matlock Bath.

09/04/2026

Felt so much honoured to have ITV news on our rowing boats.
🚣🏿 🚣‍♀️🚣‍♀️🚣‍♀️🚣‍♀️🚣‍♀️

07/04/2026

Feeling happy at Derwent Gardens

05/04/2026

Did you know you can rent a car and drive along River Derwent.
See you all at Derwent Gardens.

01/04/2026

Boats now open for the season with new additions to the family.
For enquiries please contact us on 07535314452.

24/03/2026

2026 TICKETS ANNOUNCEMENT!
We can confirm that tickets for the 2026 Matlock Bath Illuminations season will go on sale online on Friday 1st May.

The season will start with a Preview Night on Saturday 12th September and the Illuminations will then run every Saturday and Sunday from the following weekend (19th and 20th September), closing on Sunday 1st November. Look out for another *long* final weekend including Friday 30th October! 👍

The fabulous Matlock Bath Venetian Boat Builders will be the stars of the show as always. Their decorated and illuminated boats will parade on the River Derwent at every Illuminations night, plus we will have fireworks finales on every October Saturday and Sunday 1st November.

We will be publishing our full entertainment schedule in the coming weeks.

We're excited to welcome you back to beautiful Matlock Bath in 2026! 🤩

01/03/2026

Hi All
Boats will open on 01/04/2026, weather permitting.

24/02/2026