Event
26th December 2024
Matlock Raft Race
Boxing day fun for all the family! Donations to the RNLI are welcome
About
26th December 2024
Every year on Boxing Day many (slightly crazy) individuals paddle down the River Derwent on their home made rafts, starting at Matlock, heading through Matlock Bath and finally reaching the finish line at Cromford Meadows. Rafts are designed with fun themes, inventive outfits and some even bring their own music! All in aid of the amazing Royal National Lifeboat Institute (RNLI).
It takes place every Boxing Day at 11am starting at Cawdor Quarry in Matlock and finishing at Cromford Bridge.
There is then an awards ceremony at the Fish Pond at Matlock bath where the winners are announced and the donations to the RNLI counted. All are welcome!
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