Peak Rail - Matlock Station
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Overview
Experience the thrill of steam on the Peak Rail preserved railway, which operates over four miles between Matlock and Rowsley, and is open to the public throughout the year. The line was part of the old Midland Railway’s route between Manchester Central and London St Pancras, which was closed in 1968. Most of the rest is now the Monsal Trail walking and riding route. The northern terminus at Rowsley Station is on the site of the former LMS/BR locomotive depot. Facilities include an exhibition showing how the line was rebuilt by volunteers.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open all year, weekends & BHs. Also open midweek during summer months. Please check website for timetable
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Cafe
About the area
The natural features of this central English county range from the modest heights of the Peak District National Park, where Kinder Scout stands at 2,088 ft (636 m), to the depths of its remarkable underground caverns, floodlit to reveal exquisite Blue John stone. Walkers and cyclists will enjoy the High Peak Trail which extends from the Derwent Valley to the limestone plateau near Buxton, and for many, the spectacular scenery is what draws them to the area.
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Carpenter's Cottage
Ideal for a family holiday, this spacious, welcoming cottage is located on the Derbyshire Dales. There are amazing views down the valley towards Matlock and across the hills, and the co...
Carpenter's Cottage
Ideal for a family holiday, this spacious, welcoming cottage is located on the Derbyshire Dales. There are amazing views down the valley towards Matlock and across the hills, and the co...
Portland House
Portland House is a large Victorian holiday home in historic Matlock Bath. Large groups can be easily accommodated, in the mostly en suite bedrooms, delightful dining room, sitting room...
Portland House
Portland House is a large Victorian holiday home in historic Matlock Bath. Large groups can be easily accommodated, in the mostly en suite bedrooms, delightful dining room, sitting room...
The Waiting Room Holiday Cottage
This truly unique building has original features like cast-iron diamond windows, vaulted ceilings and a stone fireplace. It’s a very cosy stay, and was built in the mid-19th century. Th...
The Waiting Room Holiday Cottage
This truly unique building has original features like cast-iron diamond windows, vaulted ceilings and a stone fireplace. It’s a very cosy stay, and was built in the mid-19th century. Th...
Oakhill
Oakhill is a beautiful Georgian-style, Grade II listed house built by the Arkwright family in the mid-19th Century with many original features remaining. The family-owned boutique hotel...
Holestone Moor Barns
Holestone Moor Barns sleep four and 12 in seven bedrooms, situated in the Derbyshire countryside, alongside the Peak District National Park. The barns are set in six-acre grounds that i...
