Travellers Rest

The Travellers Rest is situated in the large village of Draycott surrounded by countryside but within easy reach of Derby, Long Eaton and Nottingham using the A6005. It is also situated handily between junctions 24 & 25 of the M1 and is only about 10 minutes drive from both. The Trav’s as it is known locally is on the main Rainbow 5 bus route twixt Nottingham & Derby. Draycott can boast its’ own art gallery The “beetle gallery” and now its’ newly opened international standard table tennis center, believed to be only the third center of its’ size in the UK.

Draycott is ideally suited to ramblers and cyclists being in the middle of many cycling and walking routes and close to the river Derwent. It even has its' own old canal path which the local canal society are trying to restore to its' former glory.

The Trav’s is a smart Victorian built pub with a sister pub at Sawley, The Railway. Kevin and Jackie have tried to keep the old Victorian ambience in keeping with the era although with a modern touch. We have 2 coal fires one in the lounge and one in the bar making the establishment nice and cosy. The pub itself is divided up into five areas.

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The Lounge
With its’ coal fire, carpet throughout, large bay window and photographs of the surrounding area make it a cosy place to sit and relax. Home from home.

The Passage
A favourite place to congregate; the passage has original Victorian tiles, it’s own bar and also houses the notice board. The passage is also home to the cigarette, cash and games machines. A small LCD television is also available in the passage.

The Pool Room
A wooden floored room and as the name suggests hosts the pool table upon which you can enjoy free pool on Mondays. The room also houses the jukebox with its’ varied selection of music from classic rock through motown, modern and rock n’ roll; it is sure to cater to most tastes. The music from the jukebox can be heard in the bar, dart room and pool rooms only, the lounge being the quiet room. A television is also situated in the corner of the pool room.

The Dart Room
The dart room doubles up as our small function or meeting room holding approximately 35 people. The dart board is positioned centrally and has easy access,  competitions from the Long Eaton Darts League cup matches are held here as a preferred venue. It also has its’ own servery and television. Adorning the walls are photos’ of previous village football teams, which are of great interest to locals who like to play spot the family member.

The Bar

Again fully tiled throughout with lots of natural light from its’ many windows the bar is a place to enjoy a drink while watching sport either on the normal television or the new 32” LCD television above the bar. The bar also has its’ own coal fire to keep the place cosy in the cold months of winter.

Food

Although we do not have a large food offering at present we do try to keep a fresh selection of homemade cobs behind the bar. We also have a selection of crisps, nuts and pepperami to tempt you with.

The Traveller's Rest Jig

Not every pub can boast of having a jig written and named after it; however Sarah Matthews a well known derby based fiddle player wrote this jig in honour of Phil & Carols’ marriage on the 3^rd May 2003. Phil and Carol being regulars at the Travellers Rest allowed a copy of the sheet music to be hung on the wall.

She used to be in “The Rattlers” a very successful local folk rock band in the mid/late nineties and she now plays with the equally successful “Cross o'th Hands" and also plays in a duo with Doug Eunson

Key signature: Dmajor

Submitted on December 27th 2006 by mikk.

This tune has been added to 10 tunebooks.

Also known as The Travellers Rest, The Travellers' Rest.

Details ABC Sheetmusic Comments

X: 1
T: Traveller's Rest, The
M: 6/8
L: 1/8
R: jig
K: Dmaj
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