What a fantastic place! We visited as a family (parents 70+, me 40+, daughter 10) and there really is something for everyone to enjoy. The aquarium was really good, lots of facts to read and beautiful fish to see. The hologram display was brilliant, a real treat for the eyes and so much fun. The new illuminated area is just breathtaking. Infinite lights above and below, a true new experience and one I'd recommend to all.

I love aquariums and enjoyed seeing the fish, and could watch them for ages. It's a small area but it's also cheap, not bad when you need to get out of the rain for a bit. I also really enjoyed the new illuminations exhibition, though again, it's very small.

The Matlock Bath aquarium and exhibitions is a fun way to spend an hour or so. For a modest and reasonable entry fee there's plenty to see in this compact and interesting set of exhibits. First off, the aquarium itself which has loads of well-kept and healthy fish (fish do not shoal if they're not kept well so that's always a good thing to see). There's a mixture of freshwater and saltwater fish, so lots to 'ooh' and 'ahh' at (our favourites were, of course, the Axolotls which look constantly smiley and happy). The turtles were also a fave. The aquarium has been described as dingy (which is entirely unfair - fish do not like super-harsh light levels) but we thought there was lots to see and take pictures of. The external koi carp pool was a great way to use the old victorian swimming pool. Here you get the chance to spend 50p on some fish food and feed the carp (who always seem to be hungry). Adjacent to the fish is one of the only petrifying wells / water sources in the Derbyshire peaks. This is a quirky Victorian fascination, the vitreous rock depositing 'stone' layers onto everyday objects (though no one's coated a mobile phone yet!) Lastly there's a set of holograms (some are very creepy!) and a cool light tunnel for a photo opportunity. If it's pouring down with rain and you've got some young kids in your party, they'll love it here and there's a shop and set of amusements underneath for a bit more entertainment. Amazing reading some of the other reviews who expected "Disneyland" for under 20 quid yet would probably happily spend over £100 to get into Alton Towers for the day and stand in a queue for 8 hours instead!

Lots of big and small fish to look at, even axolotl and turtles! There are also interactive activities such as koi feeding, including a fun room upstairs with 3D illusions, a wonky mirror room, and walk through lights which is fun for taking photos at! The fish seem happy and well looked after. We ended up going two times during our stay in Matlock Bath because it was fun to go around!

We visited with our two Grandsons ages 10 and 12 and all thoroughly enjoyed it. Tropical fish, koi carp in the old, but beautiful thermal pool, hilarious hall of mirrors , weird holograms and an amazing corridor of lights plus the petrifying well, which latter could be easily missed. It’s fun, interesting and quirky!

Sharing a building with an amusement arcade and just having a small entrance kiosk and a staircase does not do this attraction justice. Some interesting fish in a great old building. The original thermal bath has been beautifully restored and the other exhibits were also interesting.

I urged my husband to visit because I wanted to see the petrifying well that I remembered from my childhood in the early 80s. We expected it would not have stood the test of time and would probably be a bit naff. Well, yes, some elements were cheesy but in a good way, evocative of childhood holidays, including holograms that were new technology 40 years ago and halls of mirrors. But then the wow factor. The old Victorian baths have been converted into a koi pool with some of the most beautiful specimens I’ve ever seen. We lingered for a long time enjoying these magnificent fish. Ignore the comments from the miseries who clearly have no idea how to have a good time. This was a great diversion and well worth the reasonable entrance fee.

A unique and quirky museum, we love visiting here on trips to Matlock Bath. The best feature is the old spa bathing pool, which is now used for the koi carp. You can buy food to feed the fish too. There is also an aquarium, hologram exhibition and hall of mirrors. For £5.80 per adult, it is great value.