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
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Derby Cathedral Group Tours
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Derby Riverboat Group Trips
Memorable Experiences
Introduction to Track Cycling at Derby Arena
FLO Skatepark
Derby After Dark - Ghost Walks & Vigils
Withers Gin School Gin Experience
The Escape Room Guys
Craftcore - The City’s First Public Ceramic Studio
Letterpress Workshops
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
'Make Your Escape' Immersive Escape Room Experiences
Attractions
Bluebells
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill
Great Northern Classics
Pickford's House
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Heights of Abraham
National Tramway Museum
Markeaton Park
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Derby QUAD & Cinema
Craftcore - The City’s First Public Ceramic Studio
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Kedleston Hall
Locko Park
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Derby Cathedral
Midland Railway Study Centre
Alvaston Park
Letterpress Workshops
Darley Park
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Conkers at The National Forest
Renishaw Hall & Gardens
Melbourne Hall & Gardens
Tours & Trails
Activities
Moorways Sports Village & Water Park
Bluebells
Derby Arena
Introduction to Track Cycling at Derby Arena
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
White Peak Distillery
Take Aim Derby
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Unescapable Escape Rooms
Derby Wild Sauna
Letterpress Workshops
Pride Park Stadium
Hatchet Harry's Axe Throwing
Eagle Bay Golf Sims
Derby Rugby Football Club
Kedleston Hall
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Make Your Escape
Oxygen Freejumping Derby
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Paradise Island Adventure Golf
Hollywood Bowl Derby
Withers Gin School
Top Events for 2026
03
Dec
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The Lost Boys: A Christmas Carol
Scrooge: A Christmas Dinner returns to The Old Bell Hotel - back by popular demand, a sell-out festive experience.
Platinum Partner
04
Dec
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Mirror, mirror… Snow White returns in a dazzling festive panto - full of sparkle, slapstick and wickedly good fun.
Platinum Partner
28
Nov
Christmas Lights Switch On & Festive Derby Opening
Join Festive Derby as Christmas lights switch on in the city centre with free entertainment & lantern parade!
Platinum Partner
27
Nov
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Christmas Party Nights at the DCC are BACK! The build-up to Christmas is just as magical as the main event - begin your festive celebrating…
Platinum Partner
28
Nov
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Cathedral Quarter Ice Rink 2026
Bring the whole family to Cathedral Quarter Ice Rink this Christmas - festive fun on ice for all ages.
Platinum Partner
25
Nov
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Bustler Derby Christmas Bookings
Whether it's the work Christmas social, a family get together or a big night out with the mates, we're ready to make your Christmas both…
Platinum Partner
24
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
03
Oct
Derby Poetry Festival Poetry Slam
Derby’s most exciting night of poetry returns for its 9th year! Come along and see who will be crowned this year’s Derby Poetry Festival…
Platinum Partner
19
Sep
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Discover a secret, intimate dining room at Derby Market Hall and enjoy 3 courses of culinary wizardry.
Platinum Partner
03
Oct
We Are WHSE Presents: TeeDee + More
Sheffield sensation TeeDee heads to Ultra Warehouse this October as part of WHSE SZN 002. More acts to be announced soon!
Platinum Partner
29
Oct
Our Spooktacular Halloween event returns for another year of FANGTASTIC fun!
Platinum Partner
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.
Platinum Partner
26
Sep
RO-TES-រទេះ - Part of Derby Feste 2026
Stopgap return with RO-TES រទេះ, where Disabled artist Nadenh Poan makes his choreographic debut in collaboration with Stopgap’s diverse,…
Platinum Partner
28
Oct
Handel and Bach: A Baroque Celebration
Come and experience the Orchestra of the East Midlands under the magnificent installation ‘Helios’.
Platinum Partner
06
Jun
The Urban Wine Festival at Electric Daisy
Celebrate wine, nature and culture with an extraordinary selection of wines, delicious food & live music in the Electric Daisy urban garden.
Platinum Partner
26
Dec
We Are WHSE presents Max Dean + Friends
Get ready for another high-energy night at Ultra Warehouse as We Are WHSE continues its cutting-edge event series with Max Dean + Friends.
Platinum Partner
19
Dec
After previous successful Derby shows, Love the 90s Festival is BACK this time at Ultrawarehouse with DJ Sash!, N-Trance, Artful Dodger &…
Platinum Partner
26
Sep
Eshu at the Crossroads - Part of Derby Feste 2026
Afro-Cuban British Choreographer Miguel Altunaga joins forces with pioneering puppetry company Theatre-Rites for a vibrant family adventure…
Platinum Partner
28
Nov
Come with your friends and family and join our annual Derby Lantern Parade, ahead of the city’s Christmas light switch on event.
Platinum Partner
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…
Platinum Partner
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.
Platinum Partner
05
Dec
Progress - Celebrating 34 Years
Celebrate 34 years of Progress, bringing together some of the DJs who helped define an era of house music.
Platinum Partner
25
Oct
30 Years of Lara Croft at Pickfords’ House
To mark the 30th anniversary of the release of Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Pickfords’ House will be open on Sunday 25th October for the TR…
Platinum Partner
22
Aug
Another unforgettable evening of world-class orchestral music and film favourites in the heart of Darley Park.
Platinum Partner
Shopping
Eat & Drink
The Spice Lounge
The Engine Room
Café 42
Bistrot Pierre
Good Thai Derby
The River Kitchen
Houseboat
Bluebells Ice Cream Parlour
Cast Iron Bar & Grill
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
The Elephant and Peacock
Lotus Indian Kitchen
Factory Food Court
Exeter Arms
Pizza Express Derbion
Emily's Steakhouse and Seafood Restaurant
Mount Everest
Carluccio’s Derby
The Spirit Run Distillery & Bar
Pizza Express Irongate
The Royal Standard
The Flowerpot
MoonSha
QUAD Bar & Lounge
Accommodation
The Hotel at the Derby Conference Centre
Leonardo Hotel Derby
Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Cotels@The Millhouse Serviced Apartments
Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights
Nightingale Quarter
The Stay Company Dalby House
Premier Inn Derby Riverlights
Sublime Stays
Premier Inn Derby City Centre
The Stay Company Derby Central
Pride Apartments
The Stay Company Friar Gate
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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