Great for Groups
Derby welcome groups as a great place to visit and a great base to stay and explore the city and surrounding Peak District and Derbyshire.
Discover our new suite of Derby Group Tours below. Enjoy shopping, tours, great value attractions and group friendly hotels and restaurants. If you need any help with your itinerary planning, please contact tourism marketing and we'd be delighted to offer our ideas.
Derby Group Tours
Memorable Experiences
Go Ape Buxton
Introduction to Track Cycling at Derby Arena
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Kayaking Experience on the River Derwent
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Canoe Experience on the River Derwent
Afternoon Tea at Breadsall Priory
Golf at Breadsall Priory
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Attractions
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Bluebells
Pickford's House
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Great Northern Classics
Heights of Abraham
Crich Tramway Village
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Kedleston Hall
Derby Cathedral
Markeaton Park
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Midland Railway Study Centre
Darley Park
Alvaston Park
Locko Park
Letterpress Workshops
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Derby QUAD & Cinema
Wirksworth Heritage Centre
Conkers at The National Forest
Alton Towers Resort
The Children's Country House at Sudbury
Tours & Trails
Activities
Moorways Sports Village & Waterpark
Go Ape Buxton
Introduction to Track Cycling at Derby Arena
Derby Arena
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
White Peak Distillery
Hollywood Bowl Derby
Withers Gin School
Make Your Escape
Kedleston Hall
Letterpress Workshops
Derby Rugby Football Club
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Alter Rock Climbing Centre
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Paradise Island Adventure Golf
Hatchet Harry's Axe Throwing
Pride Park Stadium
Derby Brewing Co Brewery Tours
Unescapable Escape Rooms
Oxygen Freejumping Derby
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Denby Pottery Village
Top Events for 2025
05
Dec
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Join Dick Whittington this Christmas on his quest for fame, fortune & streets paved with gold... or are they?
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29
Nov
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Santa’s Enchanted Christmas 2025
Meet reindeer, make a bear, visit our Elves, and get a gift from the magical chimney.
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27
Nov
The Sadler Gate Night Market 2025
Ditch the Bah Humbug and come along to our annual Night Market!
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22
Nov
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26
Dec
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The Seniors British Open comes to Vaillant Live, Derby for the first time 26-28 December. Legends. Drama. Snooker.
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29
Nov
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27
Nov
Light up Derby! Families, schools & communities unite for the dazzling Derby Lantern Parade.
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27
Nov
Christmas Lights Switch On & Festive Derby Opening
Join us in Derby city centre as we switch on the Christmas lights and kick off Festive Derby in style!
Platinum Partner
29
Nov
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Cathedral Quarter Ice Rink 2025
Get your skates on and glide onto this year’s ice rink in the city centre, with views of the Nordic Bar!
Platinum Partner
03
Nov
An Evening with David Walliams
Join UK comedy legend David Walliams for an unforgettable night of laughs, stories, and surprises!
Platinum Partner
21
Mar
Murder Trial Tonight IV - Death of a Landlord
A fresh case that once again puts you in the front row to a true crime that echoes long after the gavel strikes.
Platinum Partner
29
Oct
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Halloween Dark v Light Festival
Get ready for an avalanche of dark beers – matched pint for pint with plenty of lighter pours.
Platinum Partner
11
Oct
After performing his smash-hit show ‘Horizons’ to nearly half a million people across the world, Professor Brian Cox is back with his new…
Platinum Partner
25
Oct
We present to you the UK's Number 1 Arctic Monkeys cover band at Electric Daisy Live! Incredible outdoor venue with street food and bar!
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17
Nov
Level 42 will embark upon their ‘World Machine’ 40th Anniversary Tour in 2025, visiting 28 UK venues including our very own Vaillant Live.
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14
Nov
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Derby Book Festival returns this autumn with author talks, workshops and stories to inspire.
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25
Oct
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Bluebells School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Get ready for a spellbinding Halloween at Bluebells School of Witchcraft and Wizardry!
Platinum Partner
22
Oct
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Tracey Meek: A Celebration in Colour
A vibrant retrospective celebrating the life and work of British multimedia artist Tracey Meek.
Platinum Partner
25
Oct
Assemble: Derby’s Making Festival 2025
A vibrant festival celebrating creativity, innovation, and the art of making at Derby’s Museum of Making.
Platinum Partner
05
Dec
Dracula By Night – A Gothic Christmas at Pickford’s House
Experience an exclusive after-hours viewing of ‘Dracula Returns to Derby: 101 Years and Counting’ at Pickford’s House.
Platinum Partner
22
Nov
Expect winter warmers, mulled favourites and plenty of cosy vibes – perfect for foodies, families and friends.
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23
Apr
Blue come to Vaillant Live on the 23rd April 2026 as part of their 25th Anniversary tour, this is set to be in an incredible show of…
Platinum Partner
14
Nov
Comedy star Jason Manford brings his latest show A Manford All Seasons to Vaillant Live.
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28
Oct
Wet Wet Wet will bring their Autumn 2025 tour to Derby, as part of Vaillant Live's Opening Season.
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Shopping
Eat & Drink
The Spice Lounge
Houseboat
Café 42
The River Kitchen
Bistrot Pierre
The Elephant and Peacock
Lotus Indian Kitchen
Bluebell Tea Rooms
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
Cast Iron Bar & Grill
Emily's Steakhouse and Seafood Restaurant
Lorentes Spanish Tapas & Wine Bar
Mount Everest
QUAD Bar & Lounge
The Spirit Run Distillery & Bar
The Greyhound
Pizza Express Derbion
The Old Silk Mill
Exeter Arms
The Royal Standard
Carluccio’s Derby
Factory Food Court
MoonSha
The Flowerpot
Accommodation
Nightingale Quarter
Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights
The Hotel at the Derby Conference Centre
Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Leonardo Hotel Derby
Cotels@The Millhouse Serviced Apartments
Days Inn Donington - A50
Ibis Budget Derby
The Stay Company Friar Gate
Premier Inn Derby City Centre
Premier Inn Derby Riverlights
The Stay Company Dalby House
Sublime Stays
The Continental Hotel Derby
The Stay Company Derby Central
Pride Apartments
The Farmhouse at Mackworth
The Cow Dalbury
Derby Mickleover BW Signature Collection by Best Western
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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