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 Pickford’s House
Group Tour of the Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill
Bluebells Ice Cream Parlour
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Derby Cathedral Group Tours
Derby Riverboat Group Trips
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Memorable Experiences
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
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Markeaton Park
Midland Railway Study Centre
Kedleston Hall
Locko Park
Derby QUAD & Cinema
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Darley Park
Alvaston Park
Letterpress Workshops
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Derby Cathedral
Mercia Marina
Chatsworth
Carsington Water
Calke Abbey
Tours & Trails
Activities
Bluebells
Moorways Sports Village & Water Park
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Derby Arena
Introduction to Track Cycling at Derby Arena
White Peak Distillery
Withers Gin School
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Letterpress Workshops
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Eagle Bay Golf Sims
Oxygen Freejumping Derby
Derby Brewing Co Brewery Tours
Kedleston Hall
Alter Rock Climbing Centre
Derby Rugby Football Club
Hollywood Bowl Derby
Pride Park Stadium
Make Your Escape
Go Ape Buxton
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Unescapable Escape Rooms
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Top Events for 2026
04
Dec
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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.
Platinum Partner
25
Jul
The Year of Wright: Life Drawing at Derby Museums (July)
As part of The Year of Wright, our popular Life Drawing Classes return to The Wardwick at Derby Museum and Art Gallery, a celebration of all…
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16
May
Looking for the best bingo party near you? Get ready for an unforgettable night out in Derby at the bingo rave - a show like you’ve never…
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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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14
Oct
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Derby Heritage Beer Festival 2026
The Derby Heritage Beer Festival arrives at Derby Market Hall this October, bringing one of the city’s most anticipated autumn events right…
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21
Apr
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Joseph Wright of Derby: Life on Paper
An exhibition exploring the life and work of one of Britain’s best loved artists.
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07
Feb
After far too long behaving himself, Jack Whitehall is heading back on the road with a brand-new tour, Bad Influence, performing at Derby on…
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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…
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09
May
Don’t miss the Spring Market on Sadler Gate - discover unique artisan stalls, local eats, and live entertainment!
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12
Sep
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Located in the heart of Derby, DEKA FIT returns to Derby Arena for a second year.
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13
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!
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05
Sep
The Whoovers in association with Derby QUAD are delighted to bring the East Midlands favourite convention for fans of the BBC’s Doctor Who,…
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22
Aug
JLS - Part of The Darley Park Weekender
JLS are heading to Darley Park for an 'Outta This World' Saturday night.
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23
Apr
Get ready for Blue – 25 years of hits, BRIT Awards, and pop anthems, celebrating their greatest hits and new releases.
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24
Oct
2026 marks Lara Croft’s 30th anniversary, with a new game on the way and a TV series in development.
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17
Oct
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We warmly invite you to step into the eerie enchantment of our Haunted Derby Festival, where ghostly tales, mysterious legends and…
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07
Jun
The Urban Wine Festival at Electric Daisy
The Urban Wine Festival at Electric Daisy returns - 60+ wines, great food, live music. Sip, discover, enjoy.
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14
May
Museum Lates: The Letters of Bram Stoker with Dacre Stoker
To celebrate ‘Derby Dracula Day’, The Derby Dracula CIC and Derby Museums present a series of events celebrating Derby’s place in the…
Platinum Partner
22
Aug
Enjoy a high-energy night of live music at Markeaton Park with top tribute bands to Queen, Arctic Monkeys, Blur, Muse, Pulp and Pink. Expect…
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22
Aug
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Come and discover our Derby History Festival, where storytellers, historians and passionate local experts come together to bring the city’s…
Platinum Partner
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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22
May
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Derby Book Festival will returns in 2026 with Summer and Autumn editions.
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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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Shopping
Eat & Drink
The Spice Lounge
Café 42
Houseboat
The River Kitchen
The Engine Room
Bistrot Pierre
Good Thai Derby
Bluebells Ice Cream Parlour
Cast Iron Bar & Grill
The Elephant and Peacock
Lotus Indian Kitchen
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
Carluccio’s Derby
Lorentes Spanish Tapas & Wine Bar
MoonSha
Factory Food Court
The Royal Standard
The Old Silk Mill
Emily's Steakhouse and Seafood Restaurant
Pizza Express Irongate
Derbion Food Terrace
Pizza Express Derbion
The Flowerpot
The Spirit Run Distillery & Bar
Accommodation
The Hotel at the Derby Conference Centre
Cotels@The Millhouse Serviced Apartments
Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Nightingale Quarter
Leonardo Hotel Derby
Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights
Ibis Budget Derby
Sublime Stays
Pride Apartments
The Stay Company Derby Central
Premier Inn Derby Riverlights
The Stay Company Friar Gate
The Stay Company Dalby House
Premier Inn Derby City Centre
The Cow Dalbury
The Farmhouse at Mackworth
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.
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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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