Things To See & Do
Discover Derby! Explore vibrant attractions, thrilling activities, live entertainment, arts & culture, and unique shopping. Plan your visit today and make unforgettable memories in a city full of excitement.
Featured Things to See and Do
Moorways Sports Village & Water Park
Moorways Sports Village and Water Park combines a water park and leisure centre with the Moorways Stadium, creating a fantastic sports and…
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If you’re looking for a fun-filled family day out near Derby, Bluebell Dairy offers hands-on animal experiences, exciting seasonal events…
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Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Explore Derby’s 300-year history of making and enjoy events and activities for families to enjoy together.
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Conveniently located in the heart of Derby, Derbion is the city’s premier destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment.
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The Heights of Abraham is just a 30 minutes drive or direct train ride from Derby, where you can take the spectacular cable car ride to the…
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Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site
Discover the birthplace of the modern factory system in the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, the only UNESCO inscribed World…
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Located in the heart of Derby at Derbion, Flo Skatepark is an exciting indoor skate destination designed for all abilities.
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Guided walking tours exploring Derby’s dark, weird, and fascinating history.
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Bookable Experiences
Visit Derby is the ultimate destination for booking unforgettable experiences in the heart of England. From sporting activities to exciting new things to try, it's all here - come explore!
Tours & Trails
Made in Derby
Made in Derby is a trail of mosaic and cast iron plaques celebrating the the lives of people who have had a huge impact on the city and who have helped Derby to make it's mark on the world.
Discover our Rich Heritage
Whether you’re a history buff or simply curious about the city’s past, Visit Derby can provide you with all the information you need about Derby’s rich heritage. Uncover the stories that have shaped this great city.
History & Heritage
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Great Northern Classics
Pickford's House
Heights of Abraham
National Tramway Museum
Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site
Derby Riverboat Trips
Midland Railway Study Centre
Derby Gaol
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Derby Cathedral
Kedleston Hall
Derby Heritage Centre
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Derby Computer Museum
The Bridge Chapel
Letterpress Workshops
St Werburgh's Chapel
Belper North Mill
Famous Trains Model Railway
Renishaw Hall & Gardens
East Midlands Aeropark
Museums & Galleries
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Pickford's House
White Peak Distillery
Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site
Derby Uncovered Walks
Royal Crown Derby at Bamfords Auctioneers
Derby QUAD & Cinema
Derby Computer Museum
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Banks Mill Studios
Midland Railway Study Centre
Craftcore - The City’s First Public Ceramic Studio
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Derby After Dark - Ghost Walks & Vigils
Kedleston Hall
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Artcore
Denby Pottery Village
Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust
Famous Trains Model Railway
English Wine Project Vineyard Tour
East Midlands Aeropark
Shopping
Food & Drink Activities
Articles & Guides
Family Time
You know how hard it can be to keep the whole family entertained. Well Derby has something for everyone! From free museums, top indoor shopping, cinemas, parks and lots of festivals.
Family Friendly
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Moorways Sports Village & Water Park
Bluebells
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Pickford's House
Derby Arena
Great Northern Classics
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Heights of Abraham
National Tramway Museum
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
Sinfin Moor Park and Nature Reserve
Locko Park
Pride Park Stadium
Chaddesden Park
Oxygen Freejumping Derby
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Darley Park
BMX at Alvaston Park
Freddy's Play Kingdom
Chester Green
Hollywood Bowl Derby
Bass' Recreation Ground
Jumpin Fun Inflatable Park Derby
Explore the Outdoors
Visit Derby offers access to green and open spaces that are perfect for leisure activities such as walking and cycling or even Peregrine Falcon spotting. With so much to explore, you'll never run out of things to do!
Adventure & Outdoors
Bluebells
Golf at Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
'Make Your Escape' Immersive Escape Room Experiences
Canoe Experience on the River Derwent
Derby Riverboat Trips
Kayaking Experience on the River Derwent
Take Aim Derby
Derby Market Place
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Kedleston Hall
Golf at Breadsall Priory
Hickory Dickory's Playhouse
Foremark Reservoir
Visit Peak District & Derbyshire
Drive Dads Car
Parks & Gardens
Bluebells
Heights of Abraham
Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site
Sinfin Moor Park and Nature Reserve
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Locko Park
Darley Park
Chaddesden Park
Derby Arboretum
Bass' Recreation Ground
Electric Daisy
Cathedral Green
Kedleston Hall
BMX at Alvaston Park
Markeaton Park
Chester Green
Alvaston Park
Allestree Park Derby
National Forest Adventure Farm
Melbourne Hall & Gardens
Twycross Zoo
Visit Peak District & Derbyshire
Alton Towers Resort
Mercia Marina
Sport & Leisure
Moorways Sports Village & Water Park
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Derby Arena
Golf at Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Introduction to Track Cycling at Derby Arena
FLO Skatepark
Derby Wild Sauna
Eagle Bay Golf Sims
The Escape Room Guys
Unescapable Escape Rooms
Just Padel Derby
S3 Padel Derby
Escape Derby Gaol
Hollywood Bowl Derby
The Climbing Unit
Clip 'n Climb Derby
Continue Arcades Derby
Spa Treatments at Breadsall Priory
Megazone Derby
Take Aim Derby
Hatchet Harry's Axe Throwing
Laser Quest Derby
Oxygen Freejumping Derby
Alter Rock Climbing Centre
Into the Evening
Discover the thrills of Derby and all its attractions with Visit Derby! We offer you the best of everything - from bustling street food markets to thrilling nightlife, and accommodation for a comfortable stay.
Entertainment
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Derby Arena
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
Take Aim Derby
The Hairy Dog
Alpha Pro Creative
The Venue
Blacksmiths Lounge
Derby Theatre
Vaillant Live
Electric Daisy
The Flowerpot
ODEON Luxe Derby
The Blessington Carriage
Derby QUAD & Cinema
BlueNote
Glory Holes Derby
Genting Club Riverlights
The Old Bell Hotel
NINE Derby
Showcase Cinema De Lux
Dubrek Studios
Ultra Warehouse
Arts & Culture
Purple Flag
Derby are delighted to retain Purple Flag 2024 status for another year. The accreditation for its evening and night-time economy (ENTE) is similar to the Blue Flag for beaches and aims to raise the standard and broaden the appeal of town and city centres between the hours of 5pm to 5am.
Featured Accommodation
The Hotel at the Derby Conference Centre
The friendly and attentive staff at our 50 bedroom Hotel aim to make your stay in our hotel facilities as pleasurable as possible, they are…
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