b'DiscoveriesDiscover a unique region of rural England by heritage rail, encountering the rugged beauty of the Peak District and5 DAYS from 399pphearing the hidden stories of its quaint villages. 349 ppYOUR ITINERARYDay 1. Meeting up in the cathedral city of Derby Buxton Chatsworth HouseYour holiday begins in historic Derby where you meet the Tour Manager atBakewell Rowsleyour hotel in the Cathedral Quarter. Perfectly placed for exploring the mainHathersageattractions of the Peak District, you are free to start getting to know the localEyamarea at your own pace. Derby is described as a city in the countryside and ifWirksworth Peak Villageyou fancy a stroll, you could visit therst public-owned urban park in Britain DuffieldDerby Arboretum. Dinner is served at our hotel restaurant tonight.4 DerbyENGLAND 4Day 2. The market town of Bakewell and magni cent Chatsworth HouseToday, we discover Bakewell, the main town in the Peak District set on the banks of the River Wye. Youllnd bakeries with tempting treats including the famous Bakewell tarts and puddings, impressive stone buildings and historic alms houses. Our next visit is to Chatsworth House. This stately home, set inWHATS INCLUDED:acres of parkland, has been the residence of the Cavendish family since 1549 and was the inspiration for Pemberley in Jane Austens Pride and Prejudice. 4 nights 4-Star hotel With entry included, youre at leisure to look around the halls, grand corridorsaccommodationand opulent staterooms. The historic 105-acre garden was established in 1555 and is known for its unusual water features, a remodelled rock garden and Standard Class rail traveltrout stream. There are also several restaurants and cafs to choose from for All rail and coach travel throughout lunch, including the Chatsworth Farm Shop Caf. Later, our coach transfers usyour tourback to Derby with time to relax at our hotel before dinner this evening. Expertise of a UK Tour Manager Day 3. Buxton and the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway from start tonishThis morning, we transfer to the elegant spa town of Buxton on the westernBreakfast and dinner each dayedge of the Peak District. At the towns Edwardian opera house, we meet anAll guided tours and excursions expert guide who takes us through the towns history, culture and natural beauty. Hearing tales of the towns Roman origins and its signi cance as a spa destination along the way, we see the Georgian architecture of Buxton Crescent and the Pavilion Gardens. Theres free time over lunch before we transfer to Wirksworth for a picturesque round-trip on the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway * . Aboard Derbyshires longest heritage railway, you can gaze out at the rolling hills, farmlands and small villages. From Wirksworth, we transfer to our hotel by coach, with free time before dinner.Tour Code: DPS| per person based on * Trains are steam-hauled where possible however, due to timetable changes or2 sharing. Supplement for solo travellers weather conditions, heritage diesel locomotives may be running instead. from 190.Day 4. Discovering the Peak District on the heritage Peak Rail 2025 Departures: Our day begins with a journey on the Peak Rail heritage railway. AfterAPR, MAY, JUN, JUL, AUG, SEP, OCTbreakfast, we are transferred to Rowsley South station by coach to board the steam-hauled preserved railway. Continuing by coach to the Peak Village, theres time tond lunch independently. Next, our local guide joins us on a tour of the Peak District by coach, travelling through the valley villagesEveryday Traveller Ratedof Baslow and Calver and into dramatic moorlands to Surprise View. This viewpoint is one of the best in the Peak District, sitting just above the village1 2 3 4of Hathersage. We continue through the pretty scenery and picturesque villages of Hope Valley before discovering Castleton and Bradwell. Arriving in Eyam, a quintessential English village of stone cottages andower- lledSecure your place now gardens, we learn about the towns dark history during 1665. At the end of thewith a 100pp depositafternoon, we transfer back to our hotel for thenal dinner of the holiday.Day 5. Homeward bound For more information on Checking out of our Derby hotel, you discovery of the Peak District concludesdates and prices, today. You can either return home or continue exploring independently. visit greatrail.com/DPSENGLAND 25'