Derby to Paris, Brussels and the Continent by train
In Derby, Darley Abbey forms part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. By 1730 there were four separate water-powered mills then from around 1790, neat terraces of workers' houses were developed. Today, the historical significance of Darley Abbey lies in the continued existence of the principal elements of the late 18th to early 19th century factory village. That's a bit about Derby, but the best thing about Derby now, is that we have teamed up with several UK train operating companies so you can travel all the way to your continental destination paying just one price*.
There are lots of places to explore abroad... in Paris, cruise along la Seine in a relaxing sight-seeing boat or catch a glimpse of the Mona Lisa and other great works of art in Musée du Louvre. In Brussels, don't forget to see the amusing small bronze fountain sculpture, the Manneken Pis.
*Separate terms and conditions apply to the domestic and Eurostar legs of your journey
- Return fare - from £79
Travel to Paris - journey time 4hrs 50 minutes
So fancy a trip from Derby to Paris by train? The one sight to see is of course the spectacular Eiffel Tower. Completed in 1889 it attracts many visitors around the world, go right to the top for fantastic city views.
Travel to Brussels - journey time 4hrs 25 minutes
Or how about a journey from Derby to Brussels by train? Don't miss the Atomium with it's great nine steel spheres connected so that the whole forms the shape of a unit cell of an iron crystal magnified 165 billion times!
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