Derbyshire Dales Bus & Train Festival 2026

Schedule

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

UTC+01:00
Location

Rowsley | Matlock, EN

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🚍🚂 JUST UNDER THREE WEEKS TO GO! 🚂🚍
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:
📍 Bakewell
📍 Chatsworth
📍 Rowsley
📍 Darley Dale
Throughout the day you’ll find:
✅ Preserved vehicle displays
✅ Working and static exhibits
✅ Transport sales stands
✅ Heritage railway services
✅ 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.
📧 [email protected]
🚉 Travelling by public transport?
• Trentbarton 6.1
• High Peak TransPeak
• East Midlands Railway services to Matlock, connecting with Peak Rail services to Rowsley South
🚗 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:
📍 DFS – The Mill Car Park
Darley Dale, DE4 2ER
⚠️ Please use The Mill Car Park only
⚠️ Please refrain from using store facilities
📅 Sunday 21st June 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 5:00pm
📍 Peak Rail, Rowsley South Station
We can’t wait to welcome visitors, exhibitors and supporters for another fantastic day in the Derbyshire Dales!
👇 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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Where is it happening?

Rowsley, Matlock, Derbyshire, United Kingdom

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