Derbyshire Dales Bus & Train Festival 2026

Sun Jun 21 2026 at 10:00 am to 05:00 pm UTC+01:00

Rowsley | Matlock

Nottingham Heritage Vehicles Charity
Publisher/HostNottingham Heritage Vehicles Charity
Derbyshire Dales Bus & Train Festival 2026
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πŸšπŸš‚ JUST UNDER THREE WEEKS TO GO! πŸš‚πŸš
The countdown is on to the Derbyshire Dales Bus & Train Festival 2026!
Join us on Sunday 21st June at Peak Rail, Rowsley South Station, for a fantastic day celebrating Britain’s road and rail heritage.
✨ FREE ENTRY
✨ FREE Heritage Bus Rides
✨ Up to 60 Vintage Buses & Coaches
✨ Heritage Train Services Through the Derwent Valley
Whether you’re a transport enthusiast, photographer, family looking for a great day out, or simply fancy a trip down memory lane, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
🚌 FREE Heritage Bus Services linking:
πŸ“ Bakewell
πŸ“ Chatsworth
πŸ“ Rowsley
πŸ“ Darley Dale
Throughout the day you’ll find:
βœ… Preserved vehicle displays
βœ… Working and static exhibits
βœ… Transport sales stands
βœ… Heritage railway services
βœ… Plenty of nostalgia and family-friendly attractions
🚍 Vehicle entries are rolling in fast!
If you’d like to exhibit a bus or coach at this year’s event, we’d love to hear from you.
πŸ“§ [email protected]
πŸš‰ Travelling by public transport?
β€’ Trentbarton 6.1
β€’ High Peak TransPeak
β€’ East Midlands Railway services to Matlock, connecting with Peak Rail services to Rowsley South
πŸš— Visitor Parking Information
Parking at Rowsley South is restricted to Blue Badge holders only.
A FREE Park & Ride service will operate throughout the day from:
πŸ“ DFS – The Mill Car Park
Darley Dale, DE4 2ER
⚠️ Please use The Mill Car Park only
⚠️ Please refrain from using store facilities
πŸ“… Sunday 21st June 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 5:00pm
πŸ“ Peak Rail, Rowsley South Station
We can’t wait to welcome visitors, exhibitors and supporters for another fantastic day in the Derbyshire Dales!
πŸ‘‡ Tell us in the comments if you’re planning to visit or bringing a vehicle along!
*Images below show a selection of vehicles from previous Derbyshire Dales Bus & Train Festivals.
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