Peak Rail
ENTRY
from £8.50
SETTING
Outdoors
WHERE
Darley Dale
What it’s like
Ride steam and diesel heritage trains between Rowsley South and Matlock - kids under 16 travel free with a paying adult.
Climb aboard a heritage steam or diesel train for a scenic ride along about four miles of the old Midland Railway route through the Derwent Valley. Standard services call at Darley Dale between Rowsley South and Matlock Platform 2, with departures typically at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00 on coloured operating dates.
Adult Single tickets are £8.50; Adult Return/Rover tickets are £15 for all-day travel. All children under 16 travel free when accompanied by a fare-paying adult - do not treat free child travel as the from-price. Buy regular day tickets on the day at the Rowsley South booking office or from the on-train inspector (cash or card, no Amex). Dining trains, Santa Specials and driver experiences need pre-booking.
Trains only run on the calendar operating dates - a blank date means closed, so check before you travel. Busy steam Sundays can mean a queue at the booking office. Matlock Platform 2 parking is council pay-and-display; Rowsley South has a large free car park. Soft Play is not part of this day out.
Facilities
Plan your visit
How much does Peak Rail cost?
Entry starts from £8.50. The full price list, taken from the venue's own published prices, is on this page.
Is there parking?
Yes, free parking on site.
Can we eat there?
Yes, there's a café, and there's a picnic area if you'd rather bring your own.
Is it OK with a baby or toddler in tow?
Yes, there's baby change.
How accessible is it?
The venue lists wheelchair access and an accessible toilet.
Can the dog come?
Yes, it's listed as dog friendly. Worth checking any on-lead rules before you set off.
Do they do birthday parties?
Yes, the venue offers group bookings. Details and booking on their site.
Is it indoors?
No, this one's an outdoor day, so pick your weather.
How do we find it?
Sat nav DE4 2LF for Rowsley South Station (large free car park). From the A6 at Darley Dale follow brown tourist signs. Matlock Platform 2 is council pay-and-display. Frequent buses from Derby, Nottingham and Chesterfield; change at Derby for Matlock by rail.
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