Event
26th September 2026 - 27th September 2026
The Hope Valley Art Trail by Rail
A unique event where visitors hop on and off the scenic Hope Valley railway line between Grindleford and Chinley to explore local creativity village by village
About
26th September 2026 - 27th September 2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Hope Valley Art Trail by Rail returns for its second year and takes place on 26-27 September 2026. This is a unique event to the area, celebrating local creativity and sustainable travel. Everyone will be invited to travel on the Hope Valley railway line and local buses to explore local creativity village by village.
What’s on: This year we have over 40 artists taking part across multiple venues between Chinley station and Grindleford station, offering everything from sketching and ceramics to painting and open studio visits. We will also have an activity booklet for all ages to complete along the trail along with workshops, demonstrations and refreshments.
Where: On the day visit one of our venues taking part to collect your printed Art Trail by Rail brochure which includes a map and details of the artists and activities for the weekend. This will also be listed online a few weeks before the event.
Book your ticket: The event is free to attend and by booking your ticket you can receive important updates including the launch of our online brochure and how to explore the trail. Book your free ticket here.
The event is supported by TransPennine Express and Peak District by Train
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