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Halloween

Halloween Trains — Peak Rail

  • Run by Peak Rail
  • Rowsley South Station — Darley Dale, England, United Kingdom

Next: Oct 31, 2026

A day of Halloween steam trains on Peak Rail in the Derbyshire Peak District, with decorated heritage carriages, free sweets for children and fancy dress welcome.

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Next edition

Oct 31, 2026

Sat Oct 31 only: steam trains from Rowsley South at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00. Turn up and pay on the day.

From £8.50 (as published by the operator)

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About this event

Peak Rail runs Halloween Trains as a family day out behind steam through the Derwent Valley in Derbyshire. The operator describes decorated heritage carriages and a festive Halloween atmosphere, with free sweets for children during their journey.

Fancy dress is warmly welcomed, so passengers are invited to come as their favourite witch, wizard, ghost, vampire or spooky character. Trains run between Rowsley South and Matlock Riverside, calling at Darley Dale.

What to expect

A steam-hauled day service on decorated carriages with a Halloween atmosphere, free sweets for children on the journey and fancy dress welcome. Three round trips run through the day between Rowsley South and Matlock Riverside, calling at Darley Dale.

Practical info

Trains leave Rowsley South Station, Harrison Way, Darley Dale, Derbyshire DE4 2LF. The operator says no pre-booking is available: just turn up and pay on the day. A return or rover ticket can be used all day; single journeys are also sold. Children under 16 travel free. Phone 01629 735318.

Where it happens

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to book?▾
No. The operator says pre-booking is not available: you turn up and pay on the day.
Where do the trains leave from?▾
From Rowsley South Station, Harrison Way, Darley Dale, Derbyshire, running through Darley Dale to Matlock Riverside.
Is there anything for children?▾
Children can enjoy free sweets during their journey, and all children under 16 travel free.
Should we dress up?▾
Fancy dress is warmly welcomed: come as a witch, wizard, ghost, vampire or any spooky character.
Are the carriages decorated?▾
Yes, the operator describes decorated heritage carriages and a festive Halloween atmosphere.

Sources

Dates checked on Oct 10, 2026 from the official site: peakrail.co.uk. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.

Official website: peakrail.co.uk

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