Riber Castle

01/05/2026

We’re experiencing some amazing sunsets here at Riber Castle. Every night is different. Here’s some photos from the last few nights.

17/04/2026

Set up and ready for another ‘residents exclusive’ event in the Orangery.

20/03/2026

Setting Sun over the Derbyshire Dales.

13/03/2026

Riber Castle and Estate - Luxury Apartment Living in Rural Derbyshire. (VIDEO).

Situated on top of one of Derbyshire's highest peaks, this magnificent castle offers a unique opportunity to live in a piece of English history, meticulously...

13/03/2026

Living high up in the sky!

06/03/2026

There definitely worse places to drink your wine in the evening.

21/02/2026

21/02/2026

Weekend challenge for all the gym addicts here in the castle 👟🤸‍♂️🏋️‍♂️

20/02/2026

True Crime Investigators UK in our beautiful Orangery to give one of their fantastic talks about a local crime to the residents of Riber Castle.

30/01/2026

We enjoy Monthly Wine Tasting here at Riber Castle and tonight we are visiting California.

30/01/2026

REPEAT TALK ANNOUNCED AFTER SELL-OUT SUCCESS:

THE STORY OF RIBER CASTLE

THURSDAY, 12 FEBRUARY

Following a sell-out presentation last November, a repeat talk on ‘The Story of Riber Castle’ will take place on Thursday, 12 February at 7.30pm in the Imperial Rooms, Matlock. The previous event attracted 150 attendees, with many turned away due to lack of space.
The free event is organised by Matlock Civic Association and advance booking is strongly recommended. To reserve a seat, email [email protected] with contact details.
The illustrated talk will be presented by Jane Middleton-Smith, archivist at John Smedley, who traces the remarkable history of Riber Castle from its construction in the 1860s to the present day. Using historic photographs, she brings to life the story of the iconic hilltop landmark overlooking Matlock.
Riber Castle was built as a private family home by John Smedley (1803–1874), a successful hosiery manufacturer and pioneer of hydrotherapy. Designed by Smedley himself, the castellated building was completed in just six years and featured a dramatic full-height central saloon.
After periods as a boys’ school, wartime food store, and decades of dereliction, the Castle was rescued from ruin in the late 20th century. Since 1999, owners Alan and the Wright family have overseen a sensitive restoration, transforming the building into 26 luxury apartments while reinstating key architectural features.
Once again illuminated on the skyline, Riber Castle has been given a new chapter — no longer a ruin, but a restored landmark with a remarkable past.

Riber Castle today – from Crown Square in the centre of Matlock and the interior under restoration with new roof and re-created galleries

Riber Castle