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.
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.
ViewMake 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.
Looking to mark a memorable Mother's Day in Derwent Valley? We've got you covered.
Enjoy a scenic rail trip with trains running throughout the day on Mother’s Day between Nottingham, Derby and Matlock. Head to Your Journey in the menu above to plan your journey.
School's out! We've put together some ideas of things to do with the family this half term, accessible by rail.
View• Hourly Nottingham to Matlock train service to be re-instated from 22 May 2023.
• Trains each hour on Weekdays and Saturdays to complement existing Nottingham to Matlock Sunday service.
• Reduced journey time throughout the day between Derwent Valley communities and Nottingham.
• Off-Peak trains from Spondon to Nottingham, Derby and Matlock.
• Fantastic boost for the summer tourism season.
Real time public transport digital displays in Belper and Matlock have proved popular with over 12,000 people using the interactive touch screen, to access a range of local transport and visitor information.
View• Weekday commuter trains return to Nottingham from the Derwent Valley Line.
• Three morning and three evening train services in each direction from Monday 12 December.
• Reduced journey time between Derwent Valley communities and Nottingham.
• Trains re-instated at Spondon to Nottingham, Derby and Matlock.
• More commuter train options from Long Eaton, Attenborough and Beeston.
• Project that helped vulnerable young people given top award
• Judges impressed with how scheme led to participants pursuing engineering as a career choice
• Two other Derwent Valley Line initiatives also recognised
A new decorative metal archway, designed and created by young people, has been installed to enhance the entrance to Duffield Station. Eight young people achieved a Level 1 NCFE Award in Industry Specific Engineering Skills whilst undertaking the project with Engineered Learning.
ViewDerbyshire Environmental Studies Service worked with pupils from Alderwasley Hall Special School on a Derwent Valley Rail Education Project with Derwent Valley Line Community Rail Partnership, East Midlands Railway and the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.
ViewPart of the Ram Trail running until 22nd August 2021.
Community Rail theme designed by local artist.
Ram design features visitor attractions along Derwent Valley and North Staffs CRPs.
A new Derwent Valley Line website has been launched to promote the summer return to rail travel on the route between Derby and Matlock.
ViewMayor of Matlock, Cllr Steve Wain, was pleased to unveil new interpretation panels in the town on Friday 25th June. Matlock Town Council, working with Matlock Civic Association, Derwent Valley Line Community Rail Partnership and Derbyshire Dales District Council, has developed five new panels, featuring an illustrated map of the town and information about local area.
ViewTo celebrate Halloween children from Ambergate Primary School have been carving pumpkins for display at their local station.
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