Travelling by train to our wonderful venues

Travelling by train can take the strain. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the Derbyshire countryside

Travelling by Train

Derby is the main train station, situated 8 miles from Hollywood House and 10 miles Shiningford.
Midland Mainline from London St Pancras runs direct to Derby, or alternately Cross Country from Birmingham and Sheffield.

There is a taxi rank situated outside of Derby train station or you can prebook on the link below.
Ashbourne does not have a railway station but other surrounding villages do and these may be direct from your area.

Railway stations in and near Ashbourne

Belper Train Station – 2 miles from Hollywood House and 10 miles from Shiningford.

Idridgehay Railway Station – 4 miles from Shiningford.

Wirksworth Railway Station – 4 miles from Shiningford.

Cromford Railway Station – 6 miles from Shiningford.

Matlock Bath Railway Station – 7 miles from Shiningford.

Travelling by bus to our wonderful venues

Buses offer a great way to ease your journey.

For all our venues, make your way to Derby Bus Station and then take the following buses to the venues:

For Shiningford – take a Trent Barton/Swift  bus from Derby to Ashbourne (30 mins).

From Ashbourne to Shiningford – Take a 110/111 heading to Matlock and get off at the entrance to Carsington village and cross the road to Sheepwash Car Park.

 

Local taxi companies

Many of these companies can offer minibuses or small coaches to help with larger numbers. They should all be booked in advance.
Remember with our venues, Shiningford & Hollywood House, full size coaches cannot get access.

Wanting to travel in style?

Whether you require a vintage car, limousine or 1950s double decker bus, follow the links to find the right mode of transport.

East Midlands Airport is the nearest airport to our venues

Enjoy the peak district your way

Choose from a range of leisure and creative activities throughout the year.

See our guide of things to do