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
If you’re looking for a fun-filled family day out near Derby, Bluebell Dairy offers hands-on animal experiences, exciting seasonal events…
Platinum Partner
Conveniently located in the heart of Derby, Derbion is the city’s premier destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment.
Platinum Partner
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.
Platinum Partner
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…
Platinum Partner
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…
Platinum Partner
Guided walking tours exploring Derby’s dark, weird, and fascinating history.
Platinum Partner
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…
Platinum Partner
Located in the heart of Derby at Derbion, Flo Skatepark is an exciting indoor skate destination designed for all abilities.
Platinum Partner
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 Heritage Centre
The Bridge Chapel
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Midland Railway Study Centre
Derby Computer Museum
Derby Riverboat Trips
Derby Cathedral
Derby Gaol
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
St Werburgh's Chapel
Letterpress Workshops
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Kedleston Hall
Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust
Hardwick Hall
Melbourne Hall & Gardens
Haddon Hall
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
Derby QUAD & Cinema
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Kedleston Hall
Midland Railway Study Centre
Craftcore - The City’s First Public Ceramic Studio
Derby After Dark - Ghost Walks & Vigils
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Artcore
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Banks Mill Studios
Royal Crown Derby at Bamfords Auctioneers
Derby Computer Museum
Denby Pottery Village
East Midlands Aeropark
Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust
English Wine Project Vineyard Tour
Famous Trains Model Railway
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
Bluebells
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Moorways Sports Village & Water Park
Great Northern Classics
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Pickford's House
Derby Arena
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Heights of Abraham
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
National Tramway Museum
Derby Cathedral
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Freddy's Play Kingdom
Chester Green
BMX at Alvaston Park
Locko Park
Derby Arboretum
Letterpress Workshops
Laser Quest Derby
Markeaton Park
Infinity Parks Derby
Alvaston Park
Craftcore - The City’s First Public Ceramic Studio
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
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Canoe Experience on the River Derwent
Derby Market Place
Golf at Breadsall Priory
Take Aim Derby
Kedleston Hall
'Make Your Escape' Immersive Escape Room Experiences
Derby Riverboat Trips
Kayaking Experience on the River Derwent
Hickory Dickory's Playhouse
Drive Dads Car
Foremark Reservoir
Visit Peak District & Derbyshire
Parks & Gardens
Bluebells
Heights of Abraham
Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site
Bass' Recreation Ground
Sinfin Moor Park and Nature Reserve
Kedleston Hall
Derby Arboretum
Cathedral Green
Allestree Park Derby
Alvaston Park
Chaddesden Park
Chester Green
BMX at Alvaston Park
Electric Daisy
Markeaton Park
Darley Park
Locko Park
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Melbourne Hall & Gardens
Twycross Zoo
The National Forest
Conkers at The National Forest
Carsington Water
Visit Peak District & Derbyshire
Sport & Leisure
Moorways Sports Village & Water Park
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Golf at Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Derby Arena
Introduction to Track Cycling at Derby Arena
FLO Skatepark
Derby Wild Sauna
Megazone Derby
Jumpin Fun Inflatable Park Derby
Paradise Island Adventure Golf
Oxygen Freejumping Derby
Hollywood Bowl Derby
BMX at Alvaston Park
Golf at Breadsall Priory
Eagle Bay Golf Sims
Infinity Parks Derby
Laser Quest Derby
Pride Park Stadium
Escape Derby Gaol
Take Aim Derby
Hatchet Harry's Axe Throwing
The Escape Room Guys
Continue Arcades Derby
Unescapable Escape Rooms
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
Alpha Pro Creative
The Venue
The Old Bell Hotel
The Blessington Carriage
Electric Daisy
The Hairy Dog
ODEON Luxe Derby
Blacksmiths Lounge
Vaillant Live
Genting Club Riverlights
Derby Theatre
Glory Holes Derby
The Flowerpot
NINE Derby
Derby QUAD & Cinema
Dubrek Studios
BlueNote
Showcase Cinema De Lux
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…
Platinum Partner
Useful Information
Sign up to our monthly newsletter
Be informed about the latest offers, events, stories and tips for Derby and its region.
All information will be treated in accordance with our privacy notice.