Derbyshire WayfarerDay Rover TicketPlus discounts at some of the county’s top attractions

Valid from May 2019

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Derbyshire Wayfarer – your all day ticket to ride!

What is a Derbyshire Wayfarer?One ticket that lets you make as many bus and train trips as you like throughout Derbyshire on a single day.

You make a one-off payment and scratch off the date on the ticket when you want to travel. Then hop aboard the bus at any time or the train after 9.00am.

You can also use your Derbyshire Wayfarer to make trips to and from some places outside the county as long as the journey starts or finishes in Derbyshire, including Burton upon Trent, Leek, Macclesfield, Sheffield and Uttoxeter. Check out the map on page 6 for more information.

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How much is a Derbyshire Wayfarer?They’re great value for money – so make the most of your Derbyshire Wayfarer by travelling far and wide!

•£6.70 concessionary for anyone over 60, child*, Gold Card or other English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) cardholder

•£13.40 adult plus one child*•£24.00 group for two adults and up to three children*

Where can I buy a Derbyshire Wayfarer?You can get a Derbyshire Wayfarer on the day you want to travel or in advance. To make it valid remember to scratch off the date you want to travel.

On the day of travel:• from the driver of these buses: Arriva Midlands,

D&G, High Peak Buses, Hulleys of Baslow, Kinch, Littles, Midland Classic, Notts & Derby, Stagecoach in Chesterfield, Stagecoach in Mansfield, TM Travel, Trent Barton and Yourbus

• at these railway stations: Alfreton, Burton upon Trent, Buxton, Chesterfield, Derby, Long Eaton, New Mills Central**, New Mills Newtown** and Sheffield.

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* A child is aged between five and 15 inclusive. You will need to prove that you qualify for a concessionary ticket. A dog may travel in place of a child.

**These booking offices are only open until 1.00pm Monday-Friday. Please note that tickets cannot be bought on trains or at unstaffed stations.

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In advance:•from bus company travel offices

at Derby Bus Station

• from Tourist Information Centres in Ashbourne, Bakewell, Buxton, Castleton, Chesterfield, Derby, Edale, Leek and Swadlincote, at New Mills Heritage Centre and at East Staffordshire Borough Council Customer Service Centres in Burton upon Trent and Uttoxeter Town Hall

• at libraries in Alfreton, Belper, Dronfield, Glossop, Heanor, Ilkeston, Long Eaton, Matlock, Melbourne and Swadlincote

• by telephone from Derbyshire County Council on 01629 536738. Please have your credit/debit card details (MasterCard or Visa only) when you call.

Using your Derbyshire Wayfarer on busesYou can use your Derbyshire Wayfarer for travel within Derbyshire on all the services operated by the companies listed below, any time and any day of the week. You can also make journeys just over the border between Derbyshire, Burton upon Trent, Leek, Macclesfield, Sheffield city centre and Uttoxeter on bus services run by these operators:

Aimee’s, Arriva Midlands, D&G, First, High Peak Buses, Hulleys of Baslow, Kinchbus, Littles, Midland Classic, Notts & Derby*, Stagecoach, TM Travel, Trent Barton and Yourbus.

And on these branded services in Derbyshire: Allestree, Amberline, Black Cat, Derbyshire Connect, Harlequin, Ilkeston Flyer, Indigo, Mickleover, Nines, Pronto, Rainbow, Royal Derby, Sevens, Sixes, Skylink, Spondon Flyer, Swift, Transpeak, Two and Villager.

4* Except Unibus services.

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Using your Derbyshire Wayfarer on the bus outside the county:• within Staffordshire on services 441, 442 and

Derbyshire Connect• within Nottinghamshire on the Ilkeston to Sawley

service 15• between Derbyshire and East Midlands Airport on

service SKY (Skylink Derby/Leicester), SKYN (Skylink Nottingham) and service 15

•between Glossop and Holmfirth on service 351.

Using your Derbyshire Wayfarer on trains You can use your Derbyshire Wayfarer on Cross Country Trains, East Midlands Trains, Northern Trains and TransPennine Express, between any of the stations on the following lines. Travel at any time on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays and after 9.00am Monday to Friday.

Buxton - Chapel-en-le-Frith - New Mills (Newtown)Sheffield – Edale – New Mills CentralSheffield – Alfreton – Langley Mill - IlkestonSheffield – Chesterfield – DerbyShirebrook – Whitwell (Robin Hood Line)Derby – Belper – MatlockDerby – Long EatonDerby – Tutbury and Hatton – UttoxeterDerby – Willington – Burton upon Trent

Information correct at time of going to print but you are advised to check travel details before making your journey.

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Discounts at county attractionsMake the most of your Derbyshire Wayfarer.On top of cut-price travel, save money at some of the county’s best-loved attractions – just show your Derbyshire Wayfarer to claim your discount.

Please note that discounts may not apply to all types of admission tickets and certain restrictions may apply. Discounts cannot be given in conjunction with other offers. Call the attraction directly to check details of discounts and opening times.

Arkwright’s Cromford Mill, Cromford01629 823256The world’s first successful water powered cotton spinning mill, now being restored to its former glory. Free entry for one child with each full paying adult.

Blue John Cavern, Castleton01433 620638 Close to ‘shivering mountain’ Mam Tor, the Blue John Cavern offers fine show caves and stalagmite formation amongst the rich Blue John stone. Free entry for one child with each full paying adult.

Bolsover Castle,* Bolsover01246 582204Impressive 17th Century mansion on the site of a Norman Castle, high above the town of Bolsover. 20% off normal admission prices.

Crich Tramway Village, Crich01773 854321Step back in time for a nostalgic family day out at Crich Tramway Village. Ride on vintage trams through the period street and explore fascinating exhibitions.Up to £3.00 off normal rates.

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Eyam Museum, Eyam 01433 631371 Step back in time to the famous plague village and learn about those who sacrificed their lives to protect their neighbors.Free entry for one person with each full paying adult.

Gulliver’s Kingdom, Matlock Bath01629 580540Set high above popular Matlock Bath this theme park offers more than 60 rides and attractions aimed at three to 13-year-olds.Group rate for Wayfarer ticket holder and up to three people.

Haddon Hall, near Bakewell01629 812855Stately home of the Manners family for 800 years. Better known today as the setting for many TV programmes and films including Jane Eyre and Pride and Prejudice. The house and gardens are one of the oldest and best preserved in England. £1 off normal admission prices.

Hardwick Old Hall,* near Glapwell0370 333 1181Next to Hardwick Hall this is the ruin of Bess of Hardwick’s 16th Century mansion. Spectacular views. 20% off normal admission prices.

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Heights of Abraham, Matlock Bath01629 582365Take the cable car for stunning views across the Derwent Valley. At the summit discover two magnificent show caverns, nature trails, play areas and maze set in a 60 acre park.20% discount. Old House Museum, Bakewell01629 813642Large Tudor tax collector’s house which exhibits toys, costumes and tools from a time gone by. See how a Victorian Mill worker’s family lived. Operate the bellows in the blacksmiths shop. Adult Wayfarer holder at child rate.

Peak Cavern, Castleton01433 620285The largest natural cavern in Derbyshire open to the public, includes the remains of a 400-year-old village and ropewalks. Concessionary rate for Wayfarer holder only.

Peak Cycle Hire Centres01629 816552At Ashbourne, Upper Derwent and Parsley Hay you can explore the beautiful Peak District countryside.2 for 1 cycle hire at off-peak times (Monday – Friday, excludes school and bank holidays).

Peveril Castle,* Castleton01433 620613Breathtaking views of the Hope Valley from this dramatic ruined castle. 20% discount.

Poole’s Cavern and Buxton Country Park, Buxton 01298 26978Set in Buxton Country Park explore the natural show cave with magnificent stalactite and stalagmites. Forest walks and play area.20% discount.

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Sir Richard Arkwright’s Masson Mill, Matlock Bath01629 581001Experience the authentic atmosphere of a working textile mill from the 18th and 19th centuries, then pick up a bargain at the shopping village. 20% discount for museum entry.

Speedwell Cavern, Castleton01433 620512 Take an underground boat trip through a magnificent cavern to a 200-year-old lead mine. Concessionary rate for Wayfarer ticket holder only.

Sudbury Hall & Museum of Childhood, Sudbury01283 585337Experience the Great Staircase and grand Long Gallery of this stylish 17th Century hall before the contrast of life below stairs in the kitchen and basements. The Museum of Childhood celebrates childhood from Victorian times to the present.50% discount for Wayfarer ticket holders.

Treak Cliff Cavern, Castleton01433 620571On the old Mam Tor route a steep path leads to an underground wonderland of rock and cave formations, minerals, fossils and the richest-known deposits of Blue John stone, including the largest piece ever found.Group rate.

* English Heritage properties

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Win a Derbyshire WayfarerComplete the questionnaire on the back of your Derbyshire Wayfarer ticket and send it to the address shown within 28 days of the date you travelled. Your ticket will be entered in to our monthly prize draw and the winner will receive an equivalent Derbyshire Wayfarer.

Public transport information There are several ways to plan your journey and find out the times of buses and trains to suit you.

www.derbyshire.gov.uk/buses for general public transport information www.derbysbus.info for timetable information www.travelineeastmidlands.co.uk to plan your journey www.nationalrail.co.uk for train times and live departure boards

traveline 0871 200 22 33 7.00am-9.00pm for local timetable information.Calls from landlines cost 12p per min. Other providers’ charges vary.National Rail Enquiries 08457 48 49 50 for train times and fares

Area Timetable Books•Mid and South Derbyshire

(including the City of Derby)•North East Derbyshire•Peak DistrictThey tell you everything you need to know about bus times in each of the three areas, plus they contain maps and tourist information and a free update service.Each costs £2.50 and is available from bus enquiry offices, local libraries, Tourist Information Centres and some newsagents and post offices.

If you have difficulty reading this leaflet it can be made available in other formats. Please contact Call Derbyshire 01629 533190 for more information.

Front cover image: Rowsley Peak Park millstone.

Written and produced by Derbyshire County Council, County Hall, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 3AG. May 2019.

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