1 November 2023
Feeling festive in Derwent Valley
The festive season is here! Get into the spirit with this selection of sparkling experiences in Derwent Valley.
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17 October 2023
Books and literature in Derwent Valley
Derwent Valley is a book-lover's paradise! It's home to plenty of independent bookshops and literary connections, so hop on the train and start exploring.
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5 October 2023
Autumn walks in Derwent Valley
Lace up your walking boots and enjoy an autumnal walk in Derwent Valley, by train.
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8 September 2023
Museums and heritage by train
The Derwent Valley Line runs through the heart of the UNESCO Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, and is bookended by the historic city of Nottingham and the Victorian spa town of Matlock. History and heritage buffs will be spoilt for choice!
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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.