11 August 2026
All Aboard!
For two weekends during August, the first floor of Derby Market Hall will be transformed with railway-themed family fun.
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13 November 2025
Festive Events along the Derwent Valley Line
We are getting excited for a fabulous season of festivities along the Derwent Valley Line. Get into the spirit with this selection of sparking experiences and make the most of the festive season by train!
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11 September 2025
Market Day: Discover local markets along the Derwent Valley Line
September is upon us and with it the time for harvest. Whilst the leaves are starting to turn and elder berries hang heavy on trees, we are loving visiting our markets to enjoy the range of local produce on offer. From maker's markets to farmer's markets, there are lots of different markets to choose from all along the Derwent Valley line.
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14 August 2025
August along the Derwent Valley line
The summer holidays are in full swing and we have been loving this stretch of sunny weather. There is so much to enjoy along the Derwent Valley Line this summer, so take a look at a few of our favourite highlights to enjoy this August.
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17 July 2025
The Greatest Gathering Fringe Event
As part of Railway 200 celebrations, this summer the Derwent Valley Line Community Rail Partnership is hosting The Greatest Gathering fringe event from 1-3 August 2025. The main event at Alstom sold out in a day. This fringe event, working with Derby City Council and Visit Derby gives people the chance to get in the railway mood.
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29 May 2025
Wildlife to spot this June in the Derwent Valley
June is almost upon us, bringing with it a new collection of wildlife you can see when you are out and about in the countryside enjoying the sunny days to come. Here’s a few nature highlights for June that you can spot as you explore the Derwent Valley by train this month.
7 April 2025
Easter Activities on the Derwent Valley Line
Discover Derwent Valley this Easter. A place that everyone can enjoy, with intriguing cities and market towns, theme parks, outdoor pursuits, mills and museums, historic houses and gardens and much more. Trains operate between Nottingham, Derby and Matlock providing so much to discover.
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22 March 2025
Derwent Valley Mills Heritage Site
The Derwent Valley Line runs through the heart of the UNESCO Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, there’s lots for any history and heritage buff to discover!
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13 February 2025
February Half Term on the Derwent Valley Line
Take a look at a our top picks of things to do this half term in Derwent Valley, all accessible by public transport.
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16 January 2025
Celebrating the New Year
At this time of year, many of us are considering our aims for the coming year. Perhaps improving your carbon footprint and choosing a greener way to travel is something you would like to prioritise this year. Or maybe you are looking to do some volunteering, making new connections and helping your local community. We have outlined below a few of the ways our Community Rail Partnership can help with these aims.
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16 January 2025
The Wonders of Winter Nature
While the hedgehogs, dormice and bats are hibernating, keeping warm inside our homes is tempting, but it is well worth putting tights on under your trousers, socks upon socks and heading out into the winter wonderlands. There are many nature highlights to spot during these winter months, here we have collated a guide for what you might be able to find around the Derwent Valley Line this season.
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29 December 2024
Winter Walks
Looking to get outside more over the coming year? The weather may have turned cooler, but it is a great time to lace up your boots and discover new places by train. Put on your warmest hat and gloves and step out into the winter wonderlands Derwent Valley has to offer, made even more magical with a dusting of snow.
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11 November 2024
Festivities on the Derwent Valley Line
The leaves on the trees have well and truly turned, the days have shortened and with the darker nights we are getting excited for a fabulous season of festivities along the Derwent Valley Line. Get into the spirit with this selection of sparkling experiences and make the most of the festive season by train.
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28 October 2024
East Midlands Railway Community Rail Conference and Community Rail Network Conference
We have been busy this October visiting a number of conferences including the East Midlands Railway (EMR) Community Rail Conference at Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham on the 7th October, and the Community Rail Network Conference at Crowne Plaza in Nottingham on the 8th October.
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25 June 2024
Passengers discover the history of Long Eaton’s four railway stations
The history of the railway in Long Eaton is revealed through a set of new information panels located around the railway station.
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10 June 2024
Network Rail Report Considers Improvements at Belper, Duffield and Spondon
Derby Area Stations Strategic Advice; This Network Rail study seeked to answer - How can local railway stations and rail services in the Derby area be made more appealing to users?
Rail service options and station facilities were considered for Duffield, Belper and Spondon,