Event
26th December 2025
Matlock Raft Event & Mince Pie Specials
Join us on Boxing Day for a festive steam train service to Matlock and let the train take the strain.
About
26th December 2025
Following on from the success of our 2024 service!
Leave the stress of parking behind and let the train take the strain.
Departing on Friday 26th December
Travel on our Heritage DMU from Rowsley South Station (DE4 2LF) which has a large free car park, straight into the heart of Matlock, only a 5 minute walk from the River Derwent.
Mince Pie Specials
Join us on Boxing Day for a festive steam train service to Matlock and let the train take the strain.
Enjoy some time away from the TV, and stretch your legs for a wander around Matlock, and maybe take the kids to the park to blow off some steam.
Every traveller will receive a free mince pie onboard the train*. Hot and cold drinks and alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase on the train. At Rowsley South Station, Hot and Cold food and drinks are available in Rowsley South Tearooms.
*Mince pies subject to availability, whilst stocks last.
Adult: £15
Senior (66+): £10
All children up to the age of 15, travel for free when accompanied by a full fare paying Adult/Senior.
Pay once and travel all day, or hop on-hop off as often as you like.
Tickets can be bought on the day.
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