Fish and Chips are one of my most favourite things, although rain is not. On out recent trip to Matlock Bath … We encountered both.
So on finding out Ollie had a Saturday off work (these days it can be a rarity) we decided to jump in the car and go to one of our most loved places locally…. Matlock Bath
After a super rubbish start to the day, Joshua decided that he needed to get in a nap in the car on-route … well after all getting up at 4.45 am and waking everyone else up his nap was no needed!
So on getting to Matlock Bath it was beautifully grey and decidedly empty, neither of which we had seen before while being here but on smelling the Fish and Chips we continued onwards. We crossed the bridge and watched the over full river pick up pace as it hurtled itself round, it was mesmerising.
So after calling in to a craft fair and Ollie and Joshua falling in love with a Chiweenie and then spending the next 15 minutes reiterating that while he wont pick up poo we will not be having a dog!
After Ollie spotted some fudge to come back and get on the way home we walked on to the fish and chip shop which has unofficially become ours as it’s the one we visit each time we go.
Joshua Chose to sit next to the fish tank, although If I am honest I thought it sad we would be sitting there eating fish all the while being watched by fish! there really was something a tad grim about it! however this did not stop any of us eating them!
On finishing out Fish and Chips it was not surprising that it was absolutely hurtling it down with rain. So obviously just to shelter from the rain we visited a couple of amusement arcades to play on the 2p machines, because I am addicted to them all in the name of keeping dry obviously.
Then it was time to see if we could spot the ducks although non were seen, and I really couldn’t fault them!
Fudge and cupcakes purchased on the way home, so all in all not a completed fail …and we got some fresh air! win win all round!
I always think that the purchase of fudge is the perfect end to a day out, or Kendal mint cake:)
lol i think your so so right!
Yum. fish and chips, fudge and cake! My kinda day. Not the rain though! 😉 We love Matlock Bath. Great part of the country! x #countrykids
its super isnt it Jo we are planning to go more often this year x
Isn’t Matlock bath so beautiful. I bet fish and chips in the rain was very yummy and very warming too! I have to stay away from 2p machines else I’ll just keep going till I’ve given them my house! 🙂
lol you really cant beat the 2p machines .. i have to give Ollie my purse or i would have nothing left at all lol
I love the fact you sat next to a fish tank whilst eating your fish and chips! Fudge… you’ve got me craving it now… Mel
all very ironic isnt it lol
Ouw! Fudge and fresh air. That does sound like a win-win. #CountryKids
to make it perfect some ice cream and that would top it off!
I reckon there’s something wonderful about fish and chips in the rain! Lovely post x
it was quite magical
Yummy! Fish and Chips!
I grew up in a Derby until I was 8 and remember going to Matlock Bath. It’s one of the places I want to take Potato when I head back to the area for a nostalgic holiday x
yay come back for a holiday and we can meet up in Matlock Bath! 😉 i will buy the chips 🙂
One of the things I really miss about the UK is fish and chips. But not the rain! Lovely photos.
lol i have to say they really were lovely xx
What a lovely day! I love Matlock Bath and fish and chips by the seaside is a lovely thing to do!
we ought to meet up for the day and have fish and chips 🙂
Fish, Chips and fudge more than make up for the rain 😀 Looks like you had fun.
your so right 😉
I spy winter mixture…I haven’t had them since I was a kid! I now need to find winter mixture!
sorry Shell i have you craving it now! lol
What a lovely way to spend a rainy day! I love the idea of fish and chips and visiting old fashioned sweet shops along the way. Thanks for linking up and sharing your fun with Country Kids.
Thanks Fiona for having us. it was a super day x
As long as it involves fish and chips – it will always be a winner for me! 🙂
lol a women after my own heart 🙂
Ooh, fish n chips out and about with the family – a great day out, even if it did rain on you.
it certainly makes the rain less of an issue 🙂
Mmmmm…. fudge! I love 2p machines too, although it’s a bit annoying that so many are 10p machines now instead, it is a much more expensive habit these days!
i think they ought to ban the 10p machines and make them all back to 2p ones instead x
I think fish and chips in the rain sums up England nicely! x
lol its very quintessentially English isnt it! lol
fish and chips sounds a perfect food on a wet day! glad you got out for a bit though!
thanks Becky it was so so needed 🙂
My sister in law lives close to Matlock Bath and whenever I visit I insist we have fish and chips from there – the one about half way along the hight street – absolutely scrummy! Trouble is I’ve not visited her for a couple of years now and she always comes over here to France!!
we go to one halfway down on the high street! i do hope you get to visit her again soon x
Can’t beat some fudge & fish n chips at the seaside!! Joshua looks super cute in the photo!
lol thanks honey 🙂
Oh yes, I do love those 2p machines, too 😉 Love trips to the seaside x
i am addicted to those machines lol lol x
aww arcades with 2p machines and lots of fudge and sweeties, sounds like a fab day to me 🙂 xx
lol its pretty damn perfect 🙂
Sounds like you had a great day out. I love those 2p machines too!
thanks Christine it was so nice to get out and about x
what a small world it is. I live just around the corner in Matlock. My husband works in Matlock Bath at the Balti restaurant. In summer we are down there all the time. Our kids love the 2p machines and the pirate ship at the park. we also go to Gullivers Kingdom too.
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yay so you doint live far from us!! we are in Nottingham so not far 🙂
Sounds like the perfect way to spend a rainy day out! As long as food is involved everyone’s happy!
What a great day out!! Sounds perfect x
Thanks Kim xx
Sounds like a lovely day out! x
it sure was Stacey it was much needed too x
Fish and Chips and a sweet shop, definitely win win!
lol they certainly are aren’t they!
I would do most things for a fish and chips! Good on you making the best of the day.
lol a women after my own heart lol x