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
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Derby Cathedral Group Tours
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Memorable Experiences
Introduction to Track Cycling at Derby Arena
FLO Skatepark
Golf at Breadsall Priory
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Withers Gin School Gin Experience
Pottery Classes with Kathryn Borg (Saturdays)
Letterpress Workshops
Craftcore - The City’s First Public Ceramic Studio
Spa Treatments at Breadsall Priory
Attractions
Bluebells
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Great Northern Classics
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Pickford's House
Heights of Abraham
National Tramway Museum
Derby QUAD & Cinema
Darley Park
Kedleston Hall
Craftcore - The City’s First Public Ceramic Studio
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Alvaston Park
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Midland Railway Study Centre
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Locko Park
Derby Cathedral
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Markeaton Park
Letterpress Workshops
Chatsworth
Melbourne Hall & Gardens
Calke Abbey
Tours & Trails
Activities
Moorways Sports Village & Water Park
Bluebells
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Derby Arena
Introduction to Track Cycling at Derby Arena
White Peak Distillery
Take Aim Derby
Alter Rock Climbing Centre
Pride Park Stadium
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Paradise Island Adventure Golf
Derby Wild Sauna
Craftcore - The City’s First Public Ceramic Studio
Hollywood Bowl Derby
Derby Rugby Football Club
Oxygen Freejumping Derby
Hatchet Harry's Axe Throwing
Kedleston Hall
Make Your Escape
Withers Gin School
Letterpress Workshops
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Unescapable Escape Rooms
Top Events for 2026
04
Dec
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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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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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19
Sep
Edge-Lit returns for its 12th year with interviews, talks, workshops and more for genre fiction fans.
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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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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!
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09
Oct
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Derby Folk Festival returns autumn 2026, celebrating folk music, dance, workshops and city centre community spirit.
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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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Escape the Summer sun with a Hot Goth Summer of dark, cult cinema and gothic vibes!
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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.
Platinum Partner
30
Aug
RNB MANIA | Derby's R&B Festival (August)
Derby, get ready for RNB MANIA - an epic 90s & 00s R&B showcase hitting Ultra Warehouse!
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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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23
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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26
Sep
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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.
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23
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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06
Aug
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Bloodstock 25th Anniversary 2026
Bloodstock Open Air marks its 25th anniversary at Catton Park, Derbyshire with four days of metal and live music.
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22
Aug
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Step into Derby History Festival - where storytellers and historians bring the city’s past vividly to life.
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Eco river cruises along the Derwent – with onboard café, kids’ activities & David Suchet commentary.
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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
Oct
Assemble: Derby’s Making Festival 2026
A celebration of all things making – meet the makers and discover what you can make!
Platinum Partner
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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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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Shopping
Eat & Drink
The Spice Lounge
Bistrot Pierre
The Engine Room
Houseboat
Good Thai Derby
Café 42
The River Kitchen
Bluebells Ice Cream Parlour
Cast Iron Bar & Grill
Lotus Indian Kitchen
The Elephant and Peacock
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
Derbion Food Terrace
The Flowerpot
Exeter Arms
Pizza Express Irongate
The Spirit Run Distillery & Bar
Mount Everest
Carluccio’s Derby
Emily's Steakhouse and Seafood Restaurant
MoonSha
QUAD Bar & Lounge
The Royal Standard
Hari Hari
Accommodation
The Hotel at the Derby Conference Centre
Nightingale Quarter
Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights
Cotels@The Millhouse Serviced Apartments
Leonardo Hotel Derby
Ibis Budget Derby
The Stay Company Friar Gate
Premier Inn Derby City Centre
Sublime Stays
Pride Apartments
The Stay Company Derby Central
Premier Inn Derby Riverlights
The Stay Company Dalby House
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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