Eat and Drink



Rita’s Tea Rooms

Located in the heart of the period street, Rita’s Tearooms are the perfect place to take a breather and relax. Indoor seating is also available in The Poulson Room (above the Major’s Bar) unless booked for a private event.
To view the menus please click on the links below:
Rita’s Daily Blackboard Menu 2023
Vegan Menu Rita’s Tearooms 2023
Gluten Free Menu Rita’s Tearooms 2023
Please note that our security measures include the fact that we may randomly request to search your bags on entrance.
The Poulson Room

Located above the Red Lion Pub, the Poulson Room is generally used for overflow dining seating, group lunches and meetings and special events. Please see our group menus below, based on a minimum of 24 and maximum of 60 diners.
The Red Lion Pub

Welcoming families and even dogs, the Red Lion pub opens daily from 11.00am to 4.00pm (5.00pm in the main season and weekends). To help keep everyone safe, please follow the directional signs and take a seat after ordering.
With plentiful outdoor seating, it is the perfect venue to enjoy the period street and do a touch of tram spotting. The drinks and snacks menu can be view here: Major’s Bar Drinks and Snacks Price List 2023
Please note that our security measures include the fact that we may randomly request to search your bags on entrance.
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Barnett’s Sweet Shop

An Aladdin’s cave of treats. Old fashioned jars of sweets, tins of confectionery, foil wrapped bars of fudge and toffee, all jostle for space in our period shop. There are also branded ice-creams available.
Ice Cream Parlour

The Ice-Cream Parlour serves Matlock Meadows traditional ice cream from 12:30pm. Please pay for your ice-cream at either Barnett’s Sweet Shop or the Forge Gift Shop and take your receipt to the Ice-Cream Parlour to receive your ice-cream. There is limited seating outside.

Opening Dates & Times 2024
SPRING SEASON
Saturday 9th March – Thursday 25th July (closed Fridays except BH’s/School holidays)
Opening times:
Weekends/Bank Holidays: 10am – 5.30pm – last admissions 4pm.
Weekdays: 10am – 4.30pm – last admissions 3pm.
Closed Fridays, EXCEPT Good Friday 29th March (B/H) and School Holidays Friday 5th April, Friday 12th April, Friday 31st May.
Summer Season
Friday 26th July – Sunday 1st September – OPEN DAILY at the following times:
Weekends/Bank Holidays: 10am – 5.30pm – last admissions 4pm.
Weekdays: 10am – 4.30pm – last admissions 3pm.
(Summer Bank Holiday is Monday the 27th August 2023).
Autumn Season
Monday 2nd September – Sunday 3rd November (closed Fridays EXCEPT Friday 1st November for school holidays).
Opening times:
Weekends/Bank holidays: 10am – 5.30pm – last admissions 4pm.
Weekdays: 10am – 4.30pm – last admissions 3pm.