In 1924 Matlock Urban District Council bought the grounds and in 1975 the District Council took over the management and maintenance. The grounds reopened in 1880 complete with a new entrance from Matlock Bath and a refreshment building on the summit. In 1879 the Matlock and High Tor Recreation Company leased the grounds from the Arkwright family. The two lead mines - Fern and Roman 'Caves' - opened as official visitor attractions. There was new walks and a carriage ride to the summit, along with the cliff ledge path 'Giddy Edge'. The visitor increase prompted the High Tor Grounds to open to the public by Peter Arkwright. Then in 1849 the railway arrived, bringing day trippers. An earlier origin is possible, although there is no evidence for Roman working, despite the popular name.Ī growing number of visitors came to Matlock Bath during the 18th and early 19th centuries to sample the thermal waters. Workings are recorded here from the 16th to the 18th centuries. High Tor contains many lead mines with the most obvious being near the summit now known as Fern and Roman Caves. Lead being the most dominant mined in the area since Roman times. Geological activity left a variety of minerals and ores mined in the Matlock Valley for centuries. An ambitious £3.6m five-year Heritage Lottery Fund supported programme to restore five historic parks. This popular attraction was upgraded by Derbyshire Dales District Council as part of the Matlock Parks Project. The imposing High Tor, which dominates Matlock Dale below, is the last place in England where eagles nested. Register new property(s) on existing street.Name new street(s) and numbering properties.Bulky waste and electrical item collection.
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