Matlock Meadows
Tuesday: -
Wednesday: 12:00 - 16:00
Thursday: 12:00 - 16:00
Friday: 12:00 - 16:00
Saturday: 12:00 - 16:00
Sunday: 12:00 - 16:00
About Matlock Meadows
Coffee shop /ice cream parlour serving breakfasts /lunches /cakes, speciality coffees & teas. Play area, animals, gifts / produce, free admission /parking
Matlock Meadows Description
Matlock Meadows Ice Cream parlour is located on Masson Farm overlooking the historic spa town of Matlock approximately half a mile from the town centre, being close to the main A6 trunk road – a major tourist route from the East Midlands area to the Derbyshire Dales and Peak District National Park. The 200 acre limestone farm overlooks Matlock and the Derwent valley with panoramic views extending towards Bakewell and Chatsworth. Many local attractions are within close proximity such as Peak Rail, the Heights of Abraham, Gullivers Kingdom and Matlock Bath. One of the most scenic walks in Derbyshire, The Limestone Way passes through the farm before meandering through the heart of Derbyshire amongst the Dales of the White Peak towards Edale in the North of the county.
Having tasted some fantastic ice cream on a trip to Italy combined with a love of real dairy ice cream gave us the inspiration to make our own ice cream using the high quality milk produced by our own dairy herd. With the help of an RDPE grant from the East Midlands Development Agency we have been able to build an ice cream parlour on the farm to make and sell our own ice cream. Our real dairy ice cream is hand made on the farm using fresh milk from the farms dairy herd. Locally sourced fresh ingredients when available and the finest natural ingredients from around the world are used to create interesting flavours of ice cream.
The Dakin family has been milking cows here since 1930 when the tenancy of the farm was first taken over. The farm is a working dairy farm with the current dairy herd consisting of 90 Holstein Friesian cows, producing approximately 550, 000 litres of milk per year.
Our plans are still ongoing but we also aim to build a viewing gallery within the farm to allow visitors to see a real working dairy farm from a safe area.
Reviews
These are great little workshops run by a lovely group of people .
A very busy weekend in our function room , a buffet for 45 on Saturday for the lovely Matilda's christening . On Sunday we had 70 for pie and peas for a charity tractor run . Our function room is available to hire with a variety of food options .
Today we have a local charity tractor run , the tractors will be meeting at 10 am and return at 2pm . Lots of great vintage tractors taking part. Why not enjoy a Sunday roast whilst you're here .
Phillipa has made some amazing chocolate/mocha truffles , be quick they have been very popular !
Its farmers market day , lots of lovely produce under one roof . The cheese and bacon scones proved so popular Phillipa will have fresh ones out of the oven this morning alongside raspberry and white chocolate scones .. Two new ice creams in , the cream tea and smarty pants both look like being popular .. see you all later 🇬🇧🍴🍦
Also 1 for the kids. Smarty pants ice cream.
Really excited about this ice cream . Cream Tea , made with our delicious homemade scones filled with jam and clotted cream . In the ice cream parlour now .🍦🇬🇧🇬🇧🍦
Homemade cheese and bacon scones fresh out of the oven , delicious !
Let's hope the weather improves as it's that time of the month again , farmers market this Saturday 10am -3pm . Lovely local produce all under one roof , free parking , coffee shop, what more can you want on a Saturday !!
Here's a little joke to brighten the mood on such a horrible day . Why not pop up for a slice of delicious homemade cake perfect on a day like this with a regular hot drink on the cake deal £3.50 ☕️🍰
Sunday lunch served 12 - 3pm today . Local roast topside of beef with all the trimmings , homemade puddings with our delicious ice cream . One , two or three courses .
Never did gluten free cake taste so good . Today homemade cherry bakewell and caramel shortbread .Which one to have !
Having a great week at chatsworth RHS . You will find us in the Daisy chain marquee , pop in and say hello .🍦🍦🍦
Rex is hoping for a little bit of beef today !! Sunday lunch today served 12 -3 enjoy one , two or three courses . 🇬🇧🍴🇬🇧🍴
More about Matlock Meadows
Tuesday: -
Wednesday: 12:00 - 16:00
Thursday: 12:00 - 16:00
Friday: 12:00 - 16:00
Saturday: 12:00 - 16:00
Sunday: 12:00 - 16:00