23 August 2023
All aboard: Whatstandwell and Ambergate
Hop on the train and explore these Derbyshire villages and surrounding countryside in less than 1 hour from Nottingham and 30 minutes from Derby.
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17 August 2023
All aboard: Attenborough and Beeston
Explore Nottinghamshire towns and villages by train. Here are a few suggestions of places to visit.
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5 August 2023
Enjoy afternoon tea in Derwent Valley
This Afternoon Tea Week, pour yourself a steaming cup of tea and take a look at our collection of the best places to enjoy in Derwent Valley.
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23 July 2023
All aboard this summer!
School's out for summer, so here are our suggestions for family-friendly things to do in Derwent Valley.
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26 June 2023
National Picnic Month in Derwent Valley
Celebrate National Picnic Month in Derwent Valley with our top places to eat al fresco.
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21 June 2023
Celebrating the return of hourly services
We are delighted to see the return of hourly services between Matlock, Derby and Nottingham. On Tuesday 20 June we were joined by stakeholders and partners to celebrate this enhanced connection across the line.
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19 June 2023
Derwent Valley Line featured on All Things Peak District website
We're delighted to be featured on All Things Peak District!
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31 May 2023
Celebrate Pride events in Derwent Valley
We're celebrating Pride Month with a roundup of some of the wonderful Pride events taking place this year, accessible from the Derwent Valley line.
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18 May 2023
Take the train from Spondon
With an improved train service now calling at Spondon throughout the day on weekdays and Saturdays, it's the perfect time to jump aboard and discover local things to do by train.
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3 May 2023
Train Service Changes – May and June 2023
• The hourly Nottingham - Derby - Matlock train service will be re-instated from Monday 22 May.
• Buses will replace trains between Derby and Matlock from Saturday 27 May until Sunday 11 June*.
• Buses will replace trains between Nottingham and Derby on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 June.
28 April 2023
Going peat-free at Derwent Valley Line stations
Station adopters on the Derwent Valley line have been going green, with the help of 100% recycled peat-free compost.
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21 April 2023
Beautiful bluebells in Derwent Valley
One of the most beautiful spectacles of spring has to be the scent and sight of a bluebell wood. Lace up your boots and explore these woodlands in Derwent Valley in late April and early May to enjoy bluebells at their best.
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13 April 2023
Beer, gin and cider in Derwent Valley
Cheers! Now the weather is getting warmer, it's the perfect time to enjoy the fantastic craft beer, gin and cider scene in Derwent Valley, by train of course! Here are a few of our top events coming up this spring.
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4 April 2023
Arts, crafts and creative heritage in Derwent Valley
The Derwent Valley has outstanding industrial and cultural heritage, and has a vibrant arts and crafts scene today. Here's our roundup of some upcoming arts events for all ages and budgets.
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27 March 2023
Easter adventures in Derwent Valley
Make a train trip part of your Easter holiday plans this year. Here are some of our top picks for family-friendly first adventure by rail.
Updated March 2024.