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5 Reasons To Discover Derby

5 reasons to Discover Derby and make it your next city break destination. Discover real-ale, Joseph Wright, the world of Westfield Derby, the old Cathedral Quarter and our awesome festivals.

Joseph Wright of Derby

The Best Ale Houses in England

The Cathedral Quarter

The World of Westfield

Awesome Festivals

Christmas in Derby

Christmas in Derby this year is even bigger, better and more jolly than ever before. Home to artisan Christmas markets, fantastic new shows and pantomimes, and a moonlit ice rink in the heart of the city centre. Santa is on his way!

3D Season in QUAD

New interactive season at QUAD exploring art, technology, science, film, music & all things 3D.

National Winter Ales Festival 2014

The Beer Capital of Britain will host the National Winter Ales Festival in February 2014. The real-ale festival will showcase a selection of the very best real ales from around the UK; real ciders and perries; meads and a variety of continental beers.

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Award Winners

Held annually, the Derby Food and Drink Awards highlight the best eating and drinking establishments in the city. Take a look at the current restaurant, cafe, pub and bar title-holders.

Lazy Grazing

Whilst you are in Derby why not graze on some very different, but completely fantastic, food?

Real Ale Capital

Derby is described as the "best place to sample real-ale in the world" by Lonely Planet. Come and sample the local drinks in our quirky pubs and annual beer festivals.

Great Base

Use Derby as your great base to explore the Peak District and Derbyshire. Surrounded by National Trust properties, Chatsworth House and, of course, Alton Towers.

£20.13 Hotel Rooms

Some of Derby's top hotels are offering great overnight bargains from just £20.13 per person per night*

Christmas in Derby

Artisan Markets, Thrilling Shows and a Moonlit Ice Rink

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“Derby, the crossroads of history”

Independent on Sunday

“City of Festivals”

Financial Times

“Derby, a top 10 ‘must see’ destination"

BBC

“The real ale capital of Britain”

Metro

“One of the world’s top ten easy trips”

Lonely Planet

Derby is the UK's most central city, a great place for a cultural break and a great base to explore nearby Peak District delights. A really friendly place, great value for money and very easy to get around, you'll feel welcome right from the start, so visit soon and discover Derby for yourself!

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5 Reasons to Discover Derby

5 reasons to discover derby

There are so many great reasons to make Derby your next place to stay for an amazing getaway.

Take a look at what this great city has to offer;

Joseph Wright of Derby

The Best Ale Houses in England

The Cathedral Quarter

The World of Westfield

Awesome Festivals

Great Place

Great Base

Derby makes a great base for exploring the attractions in the city AND the national attractions on our doorstep. Choose from a wide range of places to stay in Derby including trusted hotel brands, luxury boutique and budget hotels, B&B's or self catering apartments.

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