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
Conveniently located in the heart of Derby, Derbion is the city’s premier destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment.
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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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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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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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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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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
White Peak Distillery
Derby Uncovered Walks
Derby After Dark - Ghost Walks & Vigils
Derby Brewing Co Brewery Tours
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Denby Museum Experience
Denby Pottery Village
English Wine Project Vineyard Tour
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)
Great Northern Classics
Pickford's House
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Heights of Abraham
National Tramway Museum
Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site
Derby Cathedral
The Bridge Chapel
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Kedleston Hall
Letterpress Workshops
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Derby Computer Museum
St Werburgh's Chapel
Derby Heritage Centre
Midland Railway Study Centre
Derby Riverboat Trips
Derby Gaol
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Famous Trains Model Railway
The Children's Country House at Sudbury
Hardwick Hall
East Midlands Aeropark
Museums & Galleries
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Pickford's House
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
White Peak Distillery
Derby Uncovered Walks
Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Banks Mill Studios
Artcore
Derby After Dark - Ghost Walks & Vigils
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Kedleston Hall
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Derby Computer Museum
Royal Crown Derby at Bamfords Auctioneers
Derby Brewing Co Brewery Tours
Derby QUAD & Cinema
Midland Railway Study Centre
Denby Museum Experience
Denby Pottery Village
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
Great Northern Classics
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Pickford's House
Derby Arena
Heights of Abraham
National Tramway Museum
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
Go Ape Buxton
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Chaddesden Park
Electric Daisy
Infinity Parks Derby
Megazone Derby
Clip 'n Climb Derby
BMX at Alvaston Park
Alter Rock Climbing Centre
Derby Theatre
Chester Green
Midland Railway Study Centre
Hickory Dickory's Playhouse
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
Go Ape Buxton
Canoe Experience on the River Derwent
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Kedleston Hall
Golf at Breadsall Priory
Kayaking Experience on the River Derwent
Hickory Dickory's Playhouse
Derby Market Place
Derby Riverboat Trips
Foremark Reservoir
Drive Dads Car
Visit Peak District & Derbyshire
Parks & Gardens
Bluebells
Heights of Abraham
Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site
Cathedral Green
Bass' Recreation Ground
Chester Green
Chaddesden Park
Allestree Park Derby
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Electric Daisy
Markeaton Park
Locko Park
Darley Park
Sinfin Moor Park and Nature Reserve
BMX at Alvaston Park
Kedleston Hall
Alvaston Park
Derby Arboretum
National Forest Adventure Farm
Melbourne Hall & Gardens
Chatsworth
Conkers at The National Forest
Carsington Water
Gulliver's Kingdom
Sport & Leisure
Moorways Sports Village & Water Park
Introduction to Track Cycling at Derby Arena
Derby Arena
Golf at Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Clip 'n Climb Derby
Megazone Derby
The Escape Room Guys
Hollywood Bowl Derby
Alter Rock Climbing Centre
Infinity Parks Derby
The Climbing Unit
BMX at Alvaston Park
Just Padel Derby
Hatchet Harry's Axe Throwing
Go Ape Buxton
Spa Treatments at Breadsall Priory
Pride Park Stadium
S3 Padel Derby
Golf at Breadsall Priory
Oxygen Freejumping Derby
Laser Quest Derby
Make Your Escape
Derby Rugby Football Club
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
Derby Arena
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
The Old Bell Hotel
Genting Club Riverlights
Vaillant Live
Derby QUAD & Cinema
Dubrek Studios
The Hairy Dog
Derby Theatre
ODEON Luxe Derby
Showcase Cinema De Lux
Electric Daisy
The Flowerpot
Alpha Pro Creative
The Blessington Carriage
Blacksmiths Lounge
BlueNote
Ultra Warehouse
The Venue
Glory Holes Derby
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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