East Midlands Trains has announced the launch of a new
all-inclusive ticket to encourage leisure travellers from London to
have a summer day out in the Peak District.
The new 'Derbyshire Day Out' ticket provides First Class return
rail travel from London to Chesterfield with a full English
breakfast, as well as a bus transfer by Stagecoach bus from
Chesterfield to three of the Peak District's popular tourist
attractions; Chatsworth House, Bakewell and Haddon Hall. As
part of the package, passengers will also benefit from two for one
vouchers for Chatsworth House and gardens, Le Mistral restaurant in
Bakewell, and entry to Haddon Hall house and gardens.
Jayne Moyses, Sales Manager for East Midlands Trains, said:
"We're pleased to be working in partnership with our colleagues at
Stagecoach bus to launch our new Derbyshire Day Out ticket.
The all-inclusive ticket will provide a cost-effective, easy
and stress-free way for travellers from the south to see some of
the fantastic sights on offer in the Peak District.
"We're renowned for our great on board breakfasts, and what
better way than to start a memorable day out than enjoying a full
English breakfast at speeds over 100 mph! The new Derbyshire
Day Out has been launched following feedback from our on train
staff, and we hope that people will make the most of the
opportunity to enjoy a summer day out in the Peak
District."
Added David James, Chief Executive of Visit Peak District &
Derbyshire, the area's official tourist board: "We're delighted
that East Midlands Trains has launched this attractive new deal for
customers, and hope it will encourage even more people from the
south to come to the area by public transport and discover the huge
variety of attractions we have, just a couple of hours from
London.
"At a time when many people are having to tighten their belts
and look closer to home for interesting ways to spend their leisure
time, the Derbyshire Day Out ticket offers a stress-free,
value-for-money introduction to the Peak District and
Derbyshire."
Tickets are now available for travel on any Monday from 6 June
to 3 October 2011 and can be purchased through
www.eastmidlandstrains.co.uk, or at any station. Derbyshire
Day Out tickets are only valid on Mondays on the 08.55 departure
from London St Pancras, and returning on the 18.39 from
Chesterfield to London. Tickets are priced at £45 return for
First Class return travel from London to Chesterfield (includes
full breakfast) or £30 return for Standard Class return
travel (without breakfast). Standard Class tickets are also
available from Leicester, priced at £20 return. For
passengers travelling to Chesterfield from other East Midlands
Trains' stations, there is an option to buy a day return bus
ticket, on the day, subject to availability, for £5.20 per
adult and £3 child.