by BandBMatlockwebperson9 | Apr 21, 2020 | Derbyshire, Matlock
Florence Nightingale’s legacy still resonates today Florence Nightingale’s legacy still resonates today and with the new Nightingale hospitals, built in response to the Covid 19 outbreak, her pioneering work is once again at the fore. Who was Florence Nightingale? The... 
by BandBMatlockwebperson9 | Oct 9, 2019 | Chatsworth, Christmas, Matlock, Peak District, What's On
Derbyshire Christmas Markets, Carols and Trees Christmas Events Each year the range of events in Derbyshire and the Peak District in the run up to Advent and Christmas seems to grow. As well as some wonderful Christmas markets there is something quite magical about... 
by BandBMatlockwebperson9 | Aug 14, 2019 | Matlock, What's On
The Matlock Bath Illuminations What are the Matlock Bath Illuminations? Each year, Matlock Bath stages the illuminated boat procession along the River Derwent. The first procession of candle lit boats took place in 1897, to mark the diamond jubilee of Queen Victoria.... 
by BandBMatlockwebperson9 | Apr 6, 2018 | Matlock, Walks
Favourite walks from Matlock The Lumsdale Valley, a local walk from Matlock and a hidden treasure. As owners and managers of Glendon Bed and Breakfast, we have lots of favourite walks we go on with Jasper our dog and thought we would share some of them with you. Find... 
by BandBMatlockwebperson9 | Sep 28, 2017 | Matlock, What's On
Matlock Cable Tramway – All aboard, tickets please Did you know the first single line cable tramway was opened in Matlock on the 28th March 1893? The Crich Tramway was the steepest anywhere in the world its gradient was measured at one in five and a half over... 
by BandBMatlockwebperson9 | Feb 23, 2017 | Matlock
Spring is in the air in Matlock Glendon’s garden is waking up, which means spring is in the air. New signs of life are starting to appear. Our first snowdrops appeared in early February followed shortly after by the yellow crocuses (February Gold). New leaves and buds... 