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
Great Northern Classics
Group Tour of Pickford’s House
Bluebells Ice Cream Parlour
Derby Riverboat Group Trips
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Memorable Experiences
Attractions
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill
Bluebells
Great Northern Classics
Pickford's House
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Heights of Abraham
National Tramway Museum
Midland Railway Study Centre
Alvaston Park
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Derby Cathedral
Derby QUAD & Cinema
Kedleston Hall
Locko Park
Markeaton Park
Darley Park
Craftcore - The City’s First Public Ceramic Studio
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Letterpress Workshops
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Mercia Marina
Hardwick Hall
Alton Towers Resort
Tours & Trails
Activities
Moorways Sports Village & Water Park
Bluebells
Derby Arena
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Introduction to Track Cycling at Derby Arena
White Peak Distillery
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Unescapable Escape Rooms
Make Your Escape
Hollywood Bowl Derby
Paradise Island Adventure Golf
Letterpress Workshops
Derby Wild Sauna
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Kedleston Hall
Hatchet Harry's Axe Throwing
Pride Park Stadium
Withers Gin School
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Alter Rock Climbing Centre
Take Aim Derby
Eagle Bay Golf Sims
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Top Events for 2026
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!
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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.
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04
Dec
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Mirror, mirror… Snow White returns in a dazzling festive panto - full of sparkle, slapstick and wickedly good fun.
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24
Oct
Discover a secret, intimate dining room at Derby Market Hall and enjoy 3 courses of culinary wizardry.
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30
Oct
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This Halloween weekend, enjoy talks and author interviews delving into the darker side of horror and storytelling.
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31
Oct
Darts World Champion Luke ‘The Nuke’ Littler takes on the world’s best in a thrilling Derby showdown.
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17
Oct
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Eco river cruises along the Derwent – with onboard café, kids’ activities & David Suchet commentary.
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26
Nov
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The Peter Rabbit and Santa Experience
Visit Santa at Derbion this Christmas and enjoy a brand-new, heartwarming Peter Rabbit & Friends adventure!
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07
Nov
Featuring 50 Piece Orchestra and Vocalists performing all your favourite 80s hits!
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27
Nov
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Visit Banks Mill during our winter Open Studios to meet over 50 artists, designers, makers and creative services businesses.
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05
Nov
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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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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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21
Nov
Garage Republic is coming to Derby this November! Huge headliners, 1 insane venue - you don't want to miss this!
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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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17
Oct
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Joseph Wright Rediscovered: Season Pass
As part of ‘The year of Joseph Wright’ Derby Museums invites you to a series of specially curated artist talks and lectures about the life…
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26
Feb
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One of the UK’s most haunted cities will be playing host to the latest running of the UK Ghost Story Festival, presenting three days of…
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17
Oct
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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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28
Nov
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Cathedral Quarter Santa's Grotto 2026
Meet our special guest, snap some photos with Santa and the elves and receive a Christmas gift.
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12
Dec
We Are WHSE presents Obskür & Sidney Charles
Line-up: OBSKÜR \\ SIDNEY CHARLES \\ JOSS DEAN \\ KITTY HALL
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24
Jul
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Jurassic Wild: The Musical Adventure
From the team behind Jurassic Live comes a brand-new, roar-some family musical adventure right here in Derby.
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Shopping
Eat & Drink
The Spice Lounge
The River Kitchen
Houseboat
Good Thai Derby
Café 42
The Engine Room
Bistrot Pierre
Bluebells Ice Cream Parlour
Lotus Indian Kitchen
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
The Elephant and Peacock
Cast Iron Bar & Grill
Exeter Arms
Factory Food Court
Pizza Express Irongate
Hari Hari
Lorentes Spanish Tapas & Wine Bar
QUAD Bar & Lounge
Emily's Steakhouse and Seafood Restaurant
The Spirit Run Distillery & Bar
MoonSha
Mount Everest
The Greyhound
Derbion Food Terrace
Accommodation
The Hotel at the Derby Conference Centre
Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Cotels@The Millhouse Serviced Apartments
Nightingale Quarter
Leonardo Hotel Derby
Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights
The Stay Company Derby Central
The Stay Company Friar Gate
Premier Inn Derby Riverlights
The Stay Company Dalby House
Sublime Stays
Premier Inn Derby City Centre
Pride Apartments
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.
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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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