Heritage Train & Vintage Bus Day
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Step back in time and enjoy a unique Heritage Day Out with the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway and Vallances Coaches.
This special experience combines two classic forms of transport in one memorable day. Begin your journey with a return heritage train ride between Wirksworth and Duffield, before continuing your adventure aboard a vintage bus for a scenic tour through the beautiful Derbyshire countryside.
Whether you’re a railway enthusiast, transport lover, local historian, photographer or simply looking for something different, this event offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the sights, sounds and atmosphere of a bygone age.
Your day includes:
• A return heritage train journey from Wirksworth to Duffield
• A scenic vintage bus tour through the local countryside
• Time to explore Wirksworth Station
• Access to the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway Museum
• The opportunity to browse our railway bookshop and heritage displays
• Refreshments available from the station buffet
📅 Date:
Friday 17th July 2026
🚂 Train:
Departs Wirksworth at 10:15am
Returns at 12:00pm
🚌 Vintage Bus Tour:
Departs Wirksworth Station at 1:00pm
Returns approximately 2:00pm
🎟 Tickets:
£29.95 per person
⚠️ Limited Availability
Only 30 tickets are available, so early booking is strongly recommended.
Join us for a nostalgic day celebrating Derbyshire’s transport heritage and discover the charm of rail and road travel from a bygone era.
This special experience combines two classic forms of transport in one memorable day. Begin your journey with a return heritage train ride between Wirksworth and Duffield, before continuing your adventure aboard a vintage bus for a scenic tour through the beautiful Derbyshire countryside.
Whether you’re a railway enthusiast, transport lover, local historian, photographer or simply looking for something different, this event offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the sights, sounds and atmosphere of a bygone age.
Your day includes:
• A return heritage train journey from Wirksworth to Duffield
• A scenic vintage bus tour through the local countryside
• Time to explore Wirksworth Station
• Access to the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway Museum
• The opportunity to browse our railway bookshop and heritage displays
• Refreshments available from the station buffet
📅 Date:
Friday 17th July 2026
🚂 Train:
Departs Wirksworth at 10:15am
Returns at 12:00pm
🚌 Vintage Bus Tour:
Departs Wirksworth Station at 1:00pm
Returns approximately 2:00pm
🎟 Tickets:
£29.95 per person
⚠️ Limited Availability
Only 30 tickets are available, so early booking is strongly recommended.
Join us for a nostalgic day celebrating Derbyshire’s transport heritage and discover the charm of rail and road travel from a bygone era.
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Where is it happening?
Station Road , DE4 4FB Wirksworth, United Kingdom, Artist Trading Post, Matlock, DE4 4FB, United Kingdom
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Host or PublisherThe Ecclesbourne Valley Railway
