Things To See & Do
Visit Derby offers a wide selection of things to see and do. Embark on a remarkable journey through Derby's vibrant tapestry of bookable experiences, captivating attractions, thrilling activities, mesmerising entertainment, enriching arts and culture, and irresistible shopping delights. Unleash your wanderlust and immerse yourself in a city brimming with endless opportunities. Plan your visit to Derby today and create unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime
Featured Things to See and Do
Moorways Sports Village & Waterpark
Moorways Sports Village and Water Park combines a brand-new £42 million water park and leisure centre with the existing Moorways Stadium to…
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Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
The brand-new Museum of Making has thrown open its doors to visitors from Derby and beyond, showcasing the region’s 300-year history of…
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Derbion
Centrally located in the heart of the bustling city, Derbion is a vibrant hub of retail, leisure and dining facilities, home to some of the…
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Heights of Abraham
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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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
Derby Brewing Co Brewery Tours
Royal Crown Derby Hands on Collections Tour
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Ghost Walks & Overnight Vigils
Royal Crown Derby Museum
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Royal Crown Derby Museum and Archive Tours
English Wine Project Vineyard Tour
White Peak Distillery Tour & Tasting
Denby Museum Experience
White Peak Distillery Whisky Tour
White Peak Distillery Warehouse Tour
Denby Pottery Village
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.
Food & Drink Activities
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)
Pickford's House
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Heights of Abraham
Famous Trains Model Railway
Derby Riverboat Trips
Royal Crown Derby Museum and Archive Tours
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Derby Computer Museum
St Werburgh's Chapel
Royal Crown Derby Museum
Great Northern Classics
The Bridge Chapel
Derby Cathedral
Kedleston Hall
Derby Gaol
Haddon Hall
Hardwick Hall
Chatsworth
The Children's Country House at Sudbury
Calke Abbey
Crich Tramway Village
Bolsover Castle, English Heritage
Renishaw Hall & Gardens
Museums & Galleries
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Pickford's House
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Royal Crown Derby Museum
Derby Computer Museum
Royal Crown Derby Hands on Collections Tour
Derby QUAD & Cinema
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Banks Mill Studios
Ghost Walks & Overnight Vigils
Royal Crown Derby Museum and Archive Tours
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Derby Brewing Co Brewery Tours
Artcore
Denby Pottery Village
English Wine Project Vineyard Tour
Denby Museum Experience
White Peak Distillery Warehouse Tour
White Peak Distillery Tour & Tasting
White Peak Distillery Whisky Tour
Shopping
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
Moorways Sports Village & Waterpark
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Pickford's House
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Derby Arena
Heights of Abraham
Derby Cathedral
Locko Park
Ice Cream Getaway at Bluebells
Chester Green
Artcore
Jumpin Fun Inflatable Park Derby
Sinfin Moor Park and Nature Reserve
Famous Trains Model Railway
Clip 'n Climb Derby
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Derby Arboretum
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Allestree Park
Showcase Cinema De Lux
Hickory Dickory's Playhouse
Markeaton Park
BMX at Alvaston Park
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
Discover the truth in a signalling escape room experience
Hickory Dickory's Playhouse
Make a splash on a canoe experience on the River Derwent
Enjoy an awesome kayaking trip down the lovely River Derwent
Perfect yourself in a utopian escape room experience
Ice Cream Getaway at Bluebells
Derby Riverboat Trips
Submerge yourself in a dystopian escape room experience
Drive Dads Car
Parks & Gardens
Heights of Abraham
Derby Arboretum
Chaddesden Park
Cathedral Green
BMX at Alvaston Park
Darley Park
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Locko Park
Chester Green
Allestree Park
Electric Daisy
Alvaston Park
Sinfin Moor Park and Nature Reserve
Markeaton Park
Bluebells
Bass' Recreation Ground
Melbourne Hall & Gardens
Gulliver's Kingdom
Mercia Marina
The National Forest
Carsington Water
Chatsworth
Renishaw Hall & Gardens
Conkers at The National Forest
Sport & Leisure
Moorways Sports Village & Waterpark
Derby Arena
Track cycling session at Derby Arena
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Take a ride around a velodrome track at Derby Arena
The Climbing Unit
Jumpin Fun Inflatable Park Derby
Make Your Escape
Golf at Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Oxygen Freejumping Derby
The Escape Room Guys
Escape Derby Gaol
BMX at Alvaston Park
Megazone Derby
Clip 'n Climb Derby
Paradise Island Adventure Golf
Unescapable Escape Rooms
Alter Rock Climbing Centre
Derby Rugby Football Club
Hatchet Harry's Axe Throwing
We Are Padel Derby
Hollywood Bowl Derby
Pride Park Stadium
Great British Car Journey
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
Arts & Culture
Purple Flag
Derby are delighted to retain Purple Flag 2023 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.
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