The Derbyshire Delight

The beautiful landscapes and Railways of Derbyshire await you on this magical holiday. This idyllic location really has something for everyone as you’ll discover on this all new tour to Derbyshire.

• A visit to the Barrow Hill Roundhouse, enjoy the signal and turntable demonstrations
• A Heritage Railway journey on the Peak Railway with cream tea served on board the train
• Enjoy a Guided tour of Chatsworth House with time to explore the grounds
• Visit to the National Tram Museum in Crich with unlimited tram rides whilst there
• A guided tour of Amber Valley Vineyard and supper at the vineyard.
• Heritage Railway journeys on the Churnet Valley Railway and Ecclesbourne Valley Railway with lunch on board.
  

Saturday 13th July
Rail travel from London to Nottingham

Your holiday will start with a morning departure from London St Pancras. Journey by high-speed rail in First-Class to Nottingham. Refreshments will be included whilst on the train. Your arrive into Nottingham midday and transfer to your hotel. This afternoon is yours to spend exploring this vibrant city. Dinner will be served at your hotel this evening. (D)

Sunday 14th July
Barrow Roundhouse and steam on the Peak Railway
After breakfast at your hotel, you transfer by coach to the Barrow Roundhouse. There will be time to explore this interesting and historic venue. Barrow Hill Roundhouse was built in 1870 and is the last surviving railway roundhouse in the United Kingdom with an operational turntable. During your visit, you will be able to watch signal box and turntable demonstrations. Afterwards, you transfer by coach to Rowsley South where you will board a train for a return trip on the Peak Railway. During your steam journey on this heritage railway, you can enjoy a cream tea on board as you travel through the Derbyshire countryside. Later, you transfer by coach to your hotel, where you will spend the next five nights. Dinner will be served at your hotel this evening. (B L D)

Monday 15th July
Visit to Chatsworth House
After a leisurely breakfast at your hotel, you transfer by coach to Chatsworth House. Home to the Devonshire family and passed down through 16 generations, this historic house is filled with history and beauty. Enjoy a guided tour of this beautiful stately home. Afterwards, you have time to purchase lunch and explore the house and grounds before transferring back to your hotel for dinner and overnight accommodation (B D)

Tuesday 16th July
National Tram Museum and Amber Valley Vineyard
Today, after breakfast, you board your coach and travel to Crich, home of the National Tram Museum. Crich is renowned for its heritage and historical trams. Your entry includes unlimited travel on the trams. On arrival at Admissions, you will be given an old penny (for adults) and halfpenny (for children) to ride on the trams. It will be exchanged for a ticket by the conductor on your first tram ride. Retain your ticket and use it to ride on the trams as many times as you wish during the day. Also included is entry to the National Tram Museum where you can learn the history and see the displays and exhibitions of these beautiful machines. After your visit, you reboard your coach and travel to the Amber Valley Vineyard, here you will be given a guided sunset tour and have the chance to sample some of their wine. Supper will also be taken whilst you are there. Afterwards you return by coach to your hotel. (B D)

Wednesday 17th July
Bakewell and the Churnet Valley Railway
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel, before boarding your coach and travelling to Bakewell, home of the famous Bakewell Pudding. Spend the morning exploring this vibrant town. Afterwards, you transfer to Froghall, home of the Churnet Valley Railway. Depart Froghall for a return trip on this historic railway. Whilst on board, you will be served a delicious 3-course lunch. Transfer back to your hotel for dinner and overnight accommodation. (B L D)

Thursday 18th July
Visits to both Eyam and Buxton
After breakfast, you travel by coach to Eyam. This historical and beautiful village has a tragic past and is famous for an outbreak of the plague in 1665 and 1666. There will be time to explore Eyam before reboarding your coach and travelling to Buxton, the highest town in England. There will be time to explore and purchase lunch whilst you are there. Buxton sits by the River Wye and is famous for its geothermal spring. Later you transfer by coach back to your hotel for dinner. (B D)

Friday 19th July
Ecclesbourne Valley Railway and Matlock
Today, after breakfast, you transfer by coach to Wirksworth, home of the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway. Board your train and enjoy a return trip on this heritage railway. Lunch will be served on board as you travel watch the beautiful Derbyshire scenery go by.
Your coach will be waiting in Wirksworth to transfer you to Matlock for the afternoon. There will be chance to explore this market town, before reboarding your coach and travelling back to Nottingham. On arrival check-in to your hotel for dinner and overnight accommodation. (B L D)

Saturday 20th July
Rail travel from Nottingham to London
This morning, after breakfast, you transfer to the railway station for your homeward journey. Travel first-class back to St Pancras. (B)