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
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill
Explore Derby’s 300-year history of making and enjoy events and activities for families to enjoy together.
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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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Conveniently located in the heart of Derby, Derbion is the city’s premier destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment.
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A fun-filled family day out, Bluebell Dairy offers hands-on animal experiences, exciting events and countryside charm.
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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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Guided walking tours exploring Derby’s dark, weird, and fascinating history.
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A vibrant street food, drink and social destination, independent traders, experiences and entertainment in the heart of the city.
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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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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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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
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Pickford's House
Great Northern Classics
Heights of Abraham
National Tramway Museum
Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site
Derby Riverboat Trips
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Midland Railway Study Centre
Kedleston Hall
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Derby Gaol
St Werburgh's Chapel
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Letterpress Workshops
Derby Cathedral
Derby Heritage Centre
The Bridge Chapel
Derby Computer Museum
Wirksworth Heritage Centre
Chatsworth
Belper North Mill
The Children's Country House at Sudbury
Museums & Galleries
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Pickford's House
White Peak Distillery
Derby Uncovered Walks
Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Derby Computer Museum
Derby After Dark - Ghost Walks & Vigils
Artcore
Banks Mill Studios
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Kedleston Hall
Derby QUAD & Cinema
Midland Railway Study Centre
Craftcore - The City’s First Public Ceramic Studio
Royal Crown Derby at Bamfords Auctioneers
English Wine Project Vineyard Tour
Erewash Museum
Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust
Denby Pottery Village
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
Moorways Sports Village & Water Park
Bluebells
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill
Derby Arena
Great Northern Classics
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Pickford's House
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Heights of Abraham
National Tramway Museum
Bustler Derby
Derby Arboretum
Sinfin Moor Park and Nature Reserve
Midland Railway Study Centre
Bass' Recreation Ground
Locko Park
Electric Daisy
ODEON Luxe Derby
Chester Green
Oxygen Freejumping Derby
Laser Quest Derby
Chaddesden Park
Hatchet Harry's Axe Throwing
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
Bluebells
Golf at Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Kedleston Hall
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Derby Riverboat Trips
Golf at Breadsall Priory
'Make Your Escape' Immersive Escape Room Experiences
Hickory Dickory's Playhouse
Take Aim Derby
Derby Market Place
Drive Dads Car
Foremark Reservoir
Visit Peak District & Derbyshire
Parks & Gardens
Bluebells
Heights of Abraham
Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site
Alvaston Park
Cathedral Green
Kedleston Hall
Markeaton Park
Chester Green
Allestree Park Derby
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Darley Park
Chaddesden Park
BMX at Alvaston Park
Sinfin Moor Park and Nature Reserve
Bass' Recreation Ground
Locko Park
Derby Arboretum
Electric Daisy
The National Forest
Renishaw Hall & Gardens
National Forest Adventure Farm
Alton Towers Resort
Erewash Museum
Twycross Zoo
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
Hollywood Bowl Derby
Escape Derby Gaol
Unescapable Escape Rooms
Continue Arcades Derby
Just Padel Derby
Alter Rock Climbing Centre
Laser Quest Derby
S3 Padel Derby
Paradise Island Adventure Golf
Spa Treatments at Breadsall Priory
Jumpin Fun Inflatable Park Derby
Infinity Parks Derby
Oxygen Freejumping Derby
The Escape Room Guys
Clip 'n Climb Derby
Freddy's Play Kingdom
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
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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