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!
ViewHop on the train and explore these Derbyshire villages and surrounding countryside in less than 1 hour from Nottingham and 30 minutes from Derby.
ViewExplore Nottinghamshire towns and villages by train. Here are a few suggestions of places to visit.
ViewThis 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.
ViewSchool's out for summer, so here are our suggestions for family-friendly things to do in Derwent Valley.
ViewCelebrate National Picnic Month in Derwent Valley with our top places to eat al fresco.
ViewWe 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.
ViewWe're delighted to be featured on All Things Peak District!
ViewWe're celebrating Pride Month with a roundup of some of the wonderful Pride events taking place this year, accessible from the Derwent Valley line.
ViewWith 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.
View• 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.
Station adopters on the Derwent Valley line have been going green, with the help of 100% recycled peat-free compost.
ViewOne 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.
ViewCheers! 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.
ViewThe 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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