a village of England, county of Derby, on the Derwent, 17 miles N. by W. of Derby, and 144 N.W. of London. It stands in a beautiful position on the slope of a hill to the E. of the river, which is here crossed by a fine stone bridge. The church, an edifice in the English style, surmounted by a spire 129 feet high, is picturesquely situated on the summit of a perpendicular rock overlooking the Derwent. There are four other churches belonging to different denominations, and numerous commodious and handsome hotels and other establishments for the use of visitors. Matlock is much frequented by invalids and tourists for the sake of its medicinal springs and the beauty of the scenery. The springs were first brought into notice in 1698, and have since been much resorted to, being considered beneficial in nervous debility and other diseases. There are several curious caverns in the vicinity, from which, and from mines, stalactites and spars are obtained, which are manufactured by the inhabitants into various articles, and largely purchased by visitors. There is here also a museum containing many mineralogical specimens found in the neighbourhood. The inhabitants are chiefly employed in lead mines and quarries in the neighbourhood. Matlock Dale, which has a length of about 2 miles, is full of the most romantic scenery, and surrounded by steep and rugged hills. Pop. of the parish (1851) 4010.