Great for Groups
Derby is an ideal destination and base for group visits to the city and the Peak District. Explore our new Derby Group Tours with great value attractions, shopping, and group-friendly places to stay and dine. Our tourism team is happy to help you plan your itinerary.
Derby Group Tours
Group Tour of Derby Museum and Art Gallery
Group Tour of the Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill
Group Tour of Pickford’s House
Bluebells Ice Cream Parlour
Derby Riverboat Group Trips
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Derby Cathedral Group Tours
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Memorable Experiences
Introduction to Track Cycling at Derby Arena
FLO Skatepark
Pottery Classes with Kathryn Borg (Saturdays)
Canoe Experience on the River Derwent
Art for Life: Artcore
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Craftcore - The City’s First Public Ceramic Studio
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Attractions
Bluebells
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Pickford's House
Great Northern Classics
Heights of Abraham
National Tramway Museum
Craftcore - The City’s First Public Ceramic Studio
Alvaston Park
Derby Cathedral
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Midland Railway Study Centre
Derby QUAD & Cinema
Markeaton Park
Locko Park
Letterpress Workshops
Kedleston Hall
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Darley Park
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Bolsover Castle, English Heritage
Conkers at The National Forest
Alton Towers Resort
Tours & Trails
Activities
Bluebells
Moorways Sports Village & Water Park
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Introduction to Track Cycling at Derby Arena
Derby Arena
White Peak Distillery
Kedleston Hall
Unescapable Escape Rooms
Paradise Island Adventure Golf
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Craftcore - The City’s First Public Ceramic Studio
Hatchet Harry's Axe Throwing
Derby Rugby Football Club
Make Your Escape
Hollywood Bowl Derby
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Take Aim Derby
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Derby Wild Sauna
Eagle Bay Golf Sims
Pride Park Stadium
Alter Rock Climbing Centre
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Top Events for 2026
04
Dec
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02
Oct
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Craft Beers, Wines and Spirit Festivals
Experience Derby’s Craft Beers, Wine & Spirits Festival - top brewers, vintners & distillers showcase their finest!
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02
Oct
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Derby Market Hall becomes a lively German festival with music, authentic food and fun for all!
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03
Jul
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Hot Goth Summer Film Festival - Festival Pass
Join us as we hide from the summer sunshine with an exciting weekend presenting some of the greatest vampire movies ever made!
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17
Oct
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Step into Haunted Derby Festival - ghostly tales, eerie legends and spine-tingling experiences around every corner.
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01
Nov
Former World champion Gary Anderson and 2021 World Champion Gerwyn Price will co headline A Night at the Darts on 1 November 2026 at…
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17
Jun
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Field to Fashion explores the complex journey of raw British fleece from flock into fibre, where people, place and purpose create the…
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30
Oct
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Join us this Hallowe’en weekend at QUAD for three days of talks and author interviews exploring the darker side!
Platinum Partner
21
Aug
Billy Ocean with very special guest Marti Pellow - Part of The Darley Park Weekender
Derby get ready for Britain’s Caribbean King of Pop Billy Ocean with very special guest 90s heartthrob Marti Pellow.
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26
Sep
Derby Feste brings the streets alive with dance, theatre, circus, parkour, and stunning aerial shows!
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17
Jun
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World Cup Watch Parties - Live At Ultra Warehouse
Join the action at Derby’s newest venue, Ultra Warehouse, as every World Cup moment is shown live on a huge HD screen with full…
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14
Oct
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Derby Heritage Beer Festival 2026
Derby Market Hall hosts the Derby Heritage Beer Festival for the first time this Autumn.
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10
Jul
Held at Grand Regency Ballroom, this show transports audiences to Renaissance England with Drake, Raleigh, Shakespeare.
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28
Oct
Join 16 Times World Champion, Phil “The Power” Taylor for an unforgettable evening as he takes you behind the scenes of his extraordinary…
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26
Nov
Late-night indie shopping, unique gifts, fashion, festive food, drink & entertainment in one sparkling evening.
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18
Jul
The Dinosaurs return to Derby’s Cathedral Quarter - meet Zeus T-Rex, Emily Bronty and Tank Triceratops.
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17
Jun
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As we enter ‘The year of Wright’ explore all three of our museums and use this trail to learn about our famous artist Joseph Wright of…
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03
Jul
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Dracula’s Bazaar: Alternative Market
Dracula’s Bazaar returns to Derby Quad for Hot Goth Summer - gothic traders, art, fashion & dark delights await.
Platinum Partner
17
Jun
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Wright of Derby: From the Shadows
Discover Wright of Derby’s ‘Candlelight’ masterpieces – drama, intrigue, and sublime art in From the Shadows!
Platinum Partner
23
Aug
The Darley Park Concert 2026 - Part of The Darley Park Weekender
An unforgettable evening of world-class orchestral music and film favourites in the heart of Darley Park.
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27
Dec
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World Seniors Snooker - Senior British Open
World Seniors Snooker are delighted to announce the return of the Senior British Open to Vaillant Live.
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17
Jun
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Experience the charm of farm life with a relaxed small group visit in the heart of the countryside.
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11
Jul
Japan Fest Derby brings a celebration of Japanese culture to the city this July!
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24
Jul
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Lara Croft: 30 Years On - From Derby to Global Icon
Celebrate 30 years of Tomb Raider - step into Lara Croft’s world as Pickford’s House transforms into Croft Manor.
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Shopping
Eat & Drink
The Spice Lounge
Café 42
The Engine Room
Houseboat
Good Thai Derby
Bistrot Pierre
The River Kitchen
Bluebells Ice Cream Parlour
The Elephant and Peacock
Cast Iron Bar & Grill
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
Lotus Indian Kitchen
Carluccio’s Derby
Hari Hari
The Old Silk Mill
Factory Food Court
Mount Everest
Emily's Steakhouse and Seafood Restaurant
QUAD Bar & Lounge
Exeter Arms
Lorentes Spanish Tapas & Wine Bar
The Royal Standard
Pizza Express Derbion
Derbion Food Terrace
Accommodation
The Hotel at the Derby Conference Centre
Cotels@The Millhouse Serviced Apartments
Nightingale Quarter
Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights
Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Leonardo Hotel Derby
Ibis Budget Derby
Premier Inn Derby City Centre
The Stay Company Derby Central
Premier Inn Derby Riverlights
The Stay Company Dalby House
Pride Apartments
Sublime Stays
The Stay Company Friar Gate
The Farmhouse at Mackworth
The Cow Dalbury
Derby Suite of Group Tours
Our 5 group tours, all are located in Derby city centre, close to Derby’s Coach Park and easy to walk to.
If you would like to enjoy two or more tours or have a larger group, we would be delighted to help you split the group and arrange your visit with the other venues.
Articles & Guides
This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit UK Shared Prosperity Fund: prospectus - GOV.UK
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