Eat and Drink

Rita’s Tea Rooms

Located in the heart of the period street, Rita’s Tea Rooms are the perfect place to take a breather and relax. Serving hot meals from 12pm – 2.30pm, (3.00pm at weekends and in the summer months) sandwiches, a range of pies and mouth-watering cakes everyday. Vegetarian and gluten free options are available.

Tearooms Menu 2020 Beverages 2020

Summer days are the perfect opportunity to try Rita’s delicious ice-cream sundaes including 3 scoops of ice-cream, topped with cream and Flake.

The Poulson Room

Located above the Red Lion Pub, the Poulson Room is open for additional seating from 12pm – 3:00pm, subject to availability. Traditional Afternoon Teas are available to pre-booked parties of 20 or more from 2:30pm. The Poulson Room is also available for private hire for parties, meetings and presentations. Contact us for further information.

The Red Lion Pub

Welcoming families and even dogs, the Red Lion pub opens daily serving a selection of cask ales, local bottled beer, cider and wine and soft drinks, plus hot drinks, panninis and cake. With plentiful outdoor seating, it is the perfect venue to enjoy the period street and do a touch of tram spotting.

Download the snacks menu here: Red Lion Pub Snacks and Drink

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 and hot drinks from 11:30am. There is limited seating outside.

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Opening Dates & Times 2020

Please note that during the Coronavirus we are CLOSED. Please check our home page for up-dates.

Spring Season 2020

14th March - 9th April 10am - 4.30pm (last admissions 3pm). Except week-ends when we will close at 5.30pm. (last admissions 4pm).

Summer Season 2020

10th April - 6th September 10am - 5.30pm (last admissions 4pm)

Autumn Season 2020

7th September - 26th October: 10am - 4.30pm (last admissions 3pm) Except week-ends when we will close at 5.30pm. (last admissions 4pm).

Starlight Event 27th October - 31st October 2020

Tuesday 27th October and Saturday 31st October: 10am - 8.30pm (last admissions 7pm)

Wednesday 28th - Friday 30th October: 10am - 7.30pm. (last admissions 6pm).

Last Day of the Season 2020

1st November - 10am - 5.30pm (last admissions 4pm)