

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Afternoon tea on a steam train - Vintage Bus Trip 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 10:00 am (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: HERITAGE BUS TRIP 

Luxury Afternoon Tea - Vintage Bus Trip 

A vintage bus trip to Cromford Mill, combined with an afternoon tea served onboard the Ecclesbourne Railway's Derbyshire Countryman steam train! 

Your day starts as you are picked up by one of our vintage buses. You could be being collected by Ernie, the 1936 Leyland TS7, Walter, the 1946 AEC Regal or Ethel the 1956 Bedford SB. 

You will be taken into the heart of the Derbyshire countryside to Cromford Mill, the world’s first water-powered cotton mill. The brainchild of a certain Richard Arkwright, this impressive mill started spinning cotton in 1771 and is now a UNESCO World Heritage site. There’s plenty to see here, enjoy a look around the bespoke shops and museum 
 or enjoy a coffee by the Cromford Canal! 

After a look around, it’s back on the vintage bus to Wirksworth Station, for your train departure. You’ll be going on a round trip of the Ecclesbourne Valley heritage railway line up to Duffield and back to Wirksworth.

Whilst onboard the steam-hauled train, you will be served a delicious, traditional afternoon tea at your table. So whilst you're popping jam and cream on those freshly-baked scones, you’ll be able to sit back, relax and watch the Peak District views go by.

Price includes transport courtesy of our vintage buses ‘Ernie’, ‘Walter’ or ‘Ethel’ from the Kirkby or Sutton in Ashfield area to explore Cromford Mill, vintage bus travel to/from Wirksworth station for the steam train journey and your afternoon tea too. 

Departing on the following dates in 2026: 
 
Friday 1st May
Friday 24th July 
Friday 18th September 

£68 per person

Call 01623 752423 to book
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- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 31

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Kirkby In Ashfield
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Kirkby-in-Ashfield
- **lat**: 53.1
- **long**: -1.25
- **full address**: Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Kirkby in Ashfield, United Kingdom

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- **organizer**: Vallances Coaches (https://allevents.in/org/vallances-coaches/12081684)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 10:00 am (+01:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Kirkby in Ashfield, United Kingdom
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Vallances Coaches
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** trips-adventures
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Afternoon tea on a steam train - Vintage Bus Trip  ?
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