Rowsley Buffet
Rowsley Buffet
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Rowsley South Railway offers a charming heritage experience: short, scenic steam and diesel rides along the River Derwent between Rowsley and Matlock, friendly volunteer staff, and family‑focused events. The station features a cosy café serving tea, cakes and all‑day breakfasts, a small shop, and accessible facilities, with parking at Rowsley. Engine sheds and model layouts add interest for enthusiasts. Ideal for families, rail fans and day‑trippers seeking a relaxed, nostalgic outing with reliable service and welcoming hosts.
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We had an absolutely fantastic day at Rowsley South Railway! The Yorkshire group has a small layout in one of the carriages, where they run electric trains and even have a motor to simulate an escaped gorilla. The station itself is beautiful, with a lovely café run by two friendly ladies serving delicious teas, coffee, all-day breakfast cobs, and a wonderful lunch menu. They also have a shop at the train station and operate a diesel engine and a saddle tank motor. In the afternoon, we enjoyed a lovely cup of tea while watching the last train come around 4, filled with happy families. Thank you to everyone involved for a great day!
I love this restaurant and the exceptional staff who always go above and beyond to provide excellent service. The track record here is impressive, showcasing the dedication and care of the employees.
Great 1940s weekend. Sadly not advertised very well, coincided with other local free events. This led to a small public audience compared to previous years.
We visited Peak Rail a couple weeks ago and the whole experience was absolutely delightful from start to finish. Highly recommended. Totally different from the Severn Valley and Great Central. It was great to see the Robert Stevenson Hawthorn 0-4-0 working hard. ALL the staff were friendly and informative giving the visit a really nice feel. Rowsley is probably best for parking.
Fantastic steam train day out for the whole family, went on a children go free day, it’s £15 per adult for a return but if you go for the 11am train you can get the train to Matlock spend the day in Matlock and catch the last train back! It’s great there’s a lovely cafe serving refreshments the staff were all very friendly and professional! Drinks and food reasonably priced! Could also bring a picnic to enjoy. Lovely fun day out for anyone that loves trains thank you
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