Win a Derbyshire Culture & Heritage Getaway

A refined escape celebrating Derbyshire’s creativity, craftsmanship
and countryside — effortlessly explored by rail.

Win a Derbyshire Culture & Heritage Getaway for Two

Experience an overnight getaway to Derby – The Pioneering City: combining art, heritage and breathtaking Peak District scenery — all seamlessly connected by rail.

More details of the fabulous prize:

  • 2 x First Class return tickets to Derby, courtesy of East Midlands Railway
  • Overnight stay at the Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights, including breakfast

Day One – Art, Innovation & Fine Dining

  • Discover the iconic Joseph Wright of Derby exhibition – Wright of Derby: From the Shadows
    (from 13 June to 1 November 2026)
  • Explore the award-winning Museum of Making, part of Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site
  • Enjoy an elegant 3-course dinner with champagne on arrival at The Pepperpot restaurant,  award-winning, with an AA rosette and famed for culinary excellence

Day Two – Peak District Elegance

  • Scenic rail journey to Matlock
  • A voucher to redeem against a Peak Rail steam train experience for two through the Derwent Valley

The competition closes on Friday 6 March 2026.
 To enter, answer the question and complete your details below.
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Terms & Conditions:

Prize details:

  • The prize is for 2 adults and includes:
  • The prize is valid until 30 September 2026 and is subject to availability.
  • If the winner does not respond within 24 hours, we reserve the right to re-draw the competition until an eligible winner is found.
  • Any additional food, drinks, travel (outside of the included rail tickets), accommodation upgrades, or extras not listed above must be paid for by the competition winner.

East Midlands Railway tickets – Terms and Conditions:

  • The prize includes 2 x First Class return tickets to Derby.
  • Tickets and First Class travel are only valid on EMR Intercity train services.
  • If all or part of the winner’s journey requires travel on an EMR Regional or EMR Connect service, appropriate alternative tickets will be provided.
  • EMR is not responsible for arranging travel for any part of a winner’s journey that is not on an EMR train service.
  • Tickets must be redeemed by 31 March 2026, and travel must take place before 30 September 2026.
  • Tickets are subject to availability and seat reservations are not available.
  • Tickets will be supplied as e-tickets.
  • Tickets are non-exchangeable, non-transferrable and non-replaceable.

Peak Rail voucher – Terms and Conditions:

  • Winners will receive a voucher to redeem against a Steam Train trip for 2.
  • Peak Rail trains do not operate every day – please check the Peak Rail timetable before planning your visit.
  • Voucher is redeemable on Standard Steam & Diesel Operating dates only. Special Events may have different fares in place.
  • Vouchers may be redeemed onboard or at Rowsley South Station Booking Office.

General Terms and Conditions:

  • The competition closes at midday on Friday 6 March 2026. The winner will be chosen at random and contacted via email.
  • Only one entry per person is permitted.
  • The prize is non-transferable and no cash alternative is available.
  • The competition is open to residents of the UK, Isle of Man and Channel Islands, aged 18 or over, excluding employees of Derby City Council, Visit Peak District & Derbyshire, Marketing Peak District and their immediate families, agents or anyone professionally connected with the promotion.
  • By entering, the winner agrees to take part in reasonable publicity relating to this promotion. Their name and county may be used by Derby City Council and Visit Peak District & Derbyshire in printed or online formats.
  • Your contact details will only be used to administer the competition unless you opt in to receive marketing communications.
  • All details are correct at the time of publishing. Derby City Council Tourism Team reserves the right to amend or withdraw the prize if circumstances change.
  • Derby City Council and Visit Peak District & Derbyshire will not accept responsibility for lost, delayed, incomplete or technically failed entries.
  • Entry implies acceptance of these terms and conditions. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
  • English law applies.

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