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

Great Northern Classics
274 – 278 Osmaston Road

Group Tour of the Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Silk Mill Lane

Group Tour of Pickford’s House
Pickford's House, 41 Friar Gate

Group Tour of Derby Museum and Art Gallery
Derby Museum & Art Gallery, The Strand

Lotus Indian Kitchen
Mercia Marina, Findern Lane, Willington

Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Bonnie Prince Charlie Statue (outside The Museum of Making)

Derby Riverboat Group Trips
Derby Riverboat Trips, Opposite Silk Mill

Derby Cathedral Group Tours
Derby Cathedral, 18-19 Iron Gate

Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Rolls-Royce Heritage Centre, Gate 5A, LDC, Wilmore Road
Memorable Experiences

Go Ape Buxton
Buxton Country Park, Pooles Cavern

Introduction to Track Cycling at Derby Arena
Derby Arena, Royal Way, Pride Park

English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Darley Abbey Mills

Kayaking Experience on the River Derwent
River Derwent

Victorian Photography Studio Tours
45 Midland Road

Canoe Experience on the River Derwent
River Derwent

Afternoon Tea at Breadsall Priory
Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club, Moor Road, Morley

Golf at Breadsall Priory
Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club, Moor Road, Morley

Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Rolls-Royce Heritage Centre, Gate 5A, LDC, Wilmore Road
Attractions

Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Silk Mill Lane
Bluebells
Brunswood Farm, Locko Road

Pickford's House
Pickford's House, 41 Friar Gate

Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Derby Museum & Art Gallery, The Strand

Great Northern Classics
274 – 278 Osmaston Road

Heights of Abraham
Matlock Bath

Crich Tramway Village
Cromford Road, Crich , Matlock

Elvaston Castle Country Park
Borrowash Road , Elvaston

Kedleston Hall
near Quarndon

Derby Cathedral
Derby Cathedral, 18-19 Iron Gate

Markeaton Park
Markeaton Park

Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Rolls-Royce Heritage Centre, Gate 5A, LDC, Wilmore Road

Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Bonnie Prince Charlie Statue (outside The Museum of Making)

Midland Railway Study Centre
Museum of Making, Silk Mill Lane

Darley Park

Alvaston Park
Meadow Lane

Locko Park
Locko Park

Letterpress Workshops
The Smallprint Co, 2-3 Friary Street

Victorian Photography Studio Tours
45 Midland Road

Derby QUAD & Cinema
Market Place, Cathedral Quarter

Wirksworth Heritage Centre
31 St.Johns Street, , Wirksworth
Conkers at The National Forest
Rawdon Road, nr Swadlincote

Alton Towers Resort
Alton

The Children's Country House at Sudbury
Sudbury, Ashbourne
Tours & Trails

White Peak Distillery
Derwent Wire Works, Matlock Road, Ambergate

Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Rolls-Royce Heritage Centre, Gate 5A, LDC, Wilmore Road

Derby Brewing Co Brewery Tours
Masons Place Business Park, Nottingham Road

Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Bonnie Prince Charlie Statue (outside The Museum of Making)

Victorian Photography Studio Tours
45 Midland Road

English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Darley Abbey Mills

Denby Pottery Village
Denby Pottery Village, Derby Road
Activities
Moorways Sports Village & Waterpark
Moor Lane, Allenton

Go Ape Buxton
Buxton Country Park, Pooles Cavern

Introduction to Track Cycling at Derby Arena
Derby Arena, Royal Way, Pride Park

Derby Arena
Derby Arena, Royal Way, Pride Park

Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Central Co-op County Ground, Nottingham Road

White Peak Distillery
Derwent Wire Works, Matlock Road, Ambergate

Hollywood Bowl Derby
Level 3 West Mall, Derbion Shopping Centre

Withers Gin School
Withers Gin School, Unit 7 Mansfield Road

Make Your Escape
Make Your Escape, First Floor, Osmaston Road

Kedleston Hall
near Quarndon

Letterpress Workshops
The Smallprint Co, 2-3 Friary Street

Derby Rugby Football Club
Haslams Lane, Darley Abbey

Victorian Photography Studio Tours
45 Midland Road

Alter Rock Climbing Centre
St. James Church, Malcolm Street

Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Bonnie Prince Charlie Statue (outside The Museum of Making)

English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Darley Abbey Mills

Paradise Island Adventure Golf
Level 3 West Mall, Derbion Shopping Centre

Hatchet Harry's Axe Throwing
4A Albion Street

Pride Park Stadium
Pride Park

Derby Brewing Co Brewery Tours
Masons Place Business Park, Nottingham Road

Unescapable Escape Rooms
25 Wardwick

Oxygen Freejumping Derby
Soccerdome Derby, Derwent Parade, Pride Park

Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Rolls-Royce Heritage Centre, Gate 5A, LDC, Wilmore Road

Denby Pottery Village
Denby Pottery Village, Derby Road
Top Events for 2025

Join Dick Whittington this Christmas on his quest for fame, fortune & streets paved with gold... or are they?
5 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 Derby Arena, Royal Way, Pride Park
Platinum Partner

Santa’s Enchanted Christmas 2025
Meet reindeer, make a bear, visit our Elves, and get a gift from the magical chimney.
29 Nov 2025 - 24 Dec 2025 Bluebells, Brunswood Farm, Locko Road
Platinum Partner

The Sadler Gate Night Market 2025
Ditch the Bah Humbug and come along to our annual Night Market!
27 Nov 2025 Sadler Gate
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Experience the magic of The Snowman™ this festive season at Derbion!
22 Nov 2025 - 24 Dec 2025 Derbion, London Road
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The Seniors British Open comes to Vaillant Live, Derby for the first time 26-28 December. Legends. Drama. Snooker.
26 Dec 2025 - 28 Dec 2025 Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street
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Come in from the cold into the Nordic Bar, hosted in three festive tipis.
29 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 Derby Market Place
Platinum Partner

Light up Derby! Families, schools & communities unite for the dazzling Derby Lantern Parade.
27 Nov 2025 St Peter's Church Yard
Platinum Partner

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!
27 Nov 2025 Derby Market Place
Platinum Partner

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!
29 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 Derby Market Place
Platinum Partner

An Evening with David Walliams
Join UK comedy legend David Walliams for an unforgettable night of laughs, stories, and surprises!
3 Nov 2025 Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street
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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.
21 Mar 2026 Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street
Platinum Partner

Halloween Dark v Light Festival
Get ready for an avalanche of dark beers – matched pint for pint with plenty of lighter pours.
29 Oct 2025 - 2 Nov 2025 Furnace Inn, 9 Duke Street
Platinum Partner

After performing his smash-hit show ‘Horizons’ to nearly half a million people across the world, Professor Brian Cox is back with his new…
11 Oct 2026 Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street
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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!
25 Oct 2025 Electric Daisy, 1 - 4 Bold Lane
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Level 42 will embark upon their ‘World Machine’ 40th Anniversary Tour in 2025, visiting 28 UK venues including our very own Vaillant Live.
17 Nov 2025 Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street
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Derby Book Festival returns this autumn with author talks, workshops and stories to inspire.
14 Nov 2025 - 18 Nov 2025 Various Derby venues
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Bluebells School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Get ready for a spellbinding Halloween at Bluebells School of Witchcraft and Wizardry!
25 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 Bluebells, Brunswood Farm, Locko Road
Platinum Partner

Tracey Meek: A Celebration in Colour
A vibrant retrospective celebrating the life and work of British multimedia artist Tracey Meek.
Until 11 Jan 2026 Derby QUAD & Cinema, Market Place, Cathedral Quarter
Platinum Partner

Assemble: Derby’s Making Festival 2025
A vibrant festival celebrating creativity, innovation, and the art of making at Derby’s Museum of Making.
25 Oct 2025 Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Silk Mill Lane
Platinum Partner

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.
5 Dec 2025 Pickford's House, 41 Friar Gate
Platinum Partner

Expect winter warmers, mulled favourites and plenty of cosy vibes – perfect for foodies, families and friends.
22 Nov 2025 Bustler Derby, The Chocolate Factory, Siddalls Road
Platinum Partner

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…
23 Apr 2026 Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street
Platinum Partner

Comedy star Jason Manford brings his latest show A Manford All Seasons to Vaillant Live.
14 Nov 2025 Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street
Platinum Partner

Wet Wet Wet will bring their Autumn 2025 tour to Derby, as part of Vaillant Live's Opening Season.
28 Oct 2025 Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street
Platinum Partner
Eat & Drink

The Spice Lounge
10 Friar Gate, Cathedral Quarter

Houseboat
89 - 91 St Peters Street

Café 42
Derby Arena, Royal Way, Pride Park,

The River Kitchen
Museum of Making, Silk Mill Lane

Bistrot Pierre
18 Friar Gate, Cathedral Quarter

The Elephant and Peacock
Derby Road, Milford

Lotus Indian Kitchen
Mercia Marina, Findern Lane, Willington

Bluebell Tea Rooms
Brunswood Farm, Locko Road

Compamigos: Eat Drink share
Mercia Marina, Findern Lane

Cast Iron Bar & Grill
Breadsall Priory Marriott Hotel & Country Club, Moor Road, Morley

Emily's Steakhouse and Seafood Restaurant
24 Monk Street North

Lorentes Spanish Tapas & Wine Bar
118 Friar Gate

Mount Everest
165 London Road

QUAD Bar & Lounge
Market Place, Cathedral Quarter

The Spirit Run Distillery & Bar
Derby Market Hall, Tennant Street

The Greyhound
76 Friar Gate, Cathedral Quarter

Pizza Express Derbion
Level 3, Derbion

The Old Silk Mill
19 Full Street, Cathedral Quarter

Exeter Arms
Exeter Place

The Royal Standard
1 Derwent Street

Carluccio’s Derby
Level 2, Derbion

Factory Food Court
Factory Food Court, Meadow Road

MoonSha
4 Friary Street

The Flowerpot
19 - 25 King Street , Cathedral Quarter
Accommodation

Nightingale Quarter
Hardwick House, Ha3 Bilsborrow Avenue

Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights
Morledge

The Hotel at the Derby Conference Centre
London Road

Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Moor Road, Morley

Leonardo Hotel Derby
Saint Alkmund's Way

Cotels@The Millhouse Serviced Apartments
Brook Street

Days Inn Donington - A50
Service Area, Welcome Break, J1, 2 A50

Ibis Budget Derby
Etwall Road, Willington

The Stay Company Friar Gate
63 Friar Gate

Premier Inn Derby City Centre
Full Street

Premier Inn Derby Riverlights
Morledge

The Stay Company Dalby House
100 Radbourne Street

Sublime Stays
Gower Street

The Continental Hotel Derby
288 Burton Road

The Stay Company Derby Central
7 Friar Gate

Pride Apartments
Boyer Court, 77 Boyer St

The Farmhouse at Mackworth
60 Ashbourne Road

The Cow Dalbury
The Green, Dalbury Lees

Derby Mickleover BW Signature Collection by Best Western
Etwall Road, Mickleover

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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