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Matlock Raft Race
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The annual Matlock Raft Race is held along the River Derwent in Matlock, Derbyshire UK, on Boxing Day. Starting at 10am from Cawdor Quarry in Matlock and the finish line is at Cromford Meadows.
It is a fun race down the River Derwent, with teams building and decorating rafts of all types. Lots of flour bombs and water bombs are thrown at spectators and vice-versa.
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