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.
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Gallery

A Philosopher Lecturing on the Orrery Joseph Wright of Derby

Image Credit: Derby Museums

Model Railway display at Museum of Making Derby

Image Credit: Visit Derby

Image Credit: Derby Museums

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Terms & Conditions:

Prize details:

The prize is for 2 adults and includes:
- 2 x First Class return tickets to Derby, supplied by East Midlands Railway (EMR).
- Overnight stay at the Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights, including breakfast.
- See the Wright of Derby: From the Shadows (from 13 June to 1 November 2026).
- An elegant 3 course dinner with champagne on arrival at The Pepperpot restaurant.
- A voucher to redeem against a Peak Rail steam train experience for two through the Derwent Valley.
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.