Ideas & Inspiration
Explore Derby with our Ideas and Inspiration hub – packed with inspiring travel ideas, unique itineraries, must-see attractions, and local hidden gems. Whether you're after culture, food, family fun, or outdoor adventures, find everything you need to plan an unforgettable visit to Derby.
15 Reasons to Discover Derby
Derby is a great place for a city break and and great base for exploring the wider area including the stunning Peak District and Derbyshire countryside and attractions. Take a look at our 15 Reasons to Discover Derby.
Great for Groups
Derbion
Bluebells
The Derby Conference Centre
The Spice Lounge
Moorways Sports Village & Water Park
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
The Hotel at the Derby Conference Centre
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Group Tour of the Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill
Leonardo Hotel Derby
Houseboat
Great Northern Classics
Group Tour of Pickford’s House
Pickford's House
Group Tour of Derby Museum and Art Gallery
Leonardo Hotel Derby
Introduction to Track Cycling at Derby Arena
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Derby Arena
Derby Arena
Bistrot Pierre
The River Kitchen
Café 42
Nightingale Quarter
Dog Friendly Derby
The best dog-friendly days out and places to stay in the Peak District and Derbyshire.
Sustainable Derby
Sustainability is more important than ever, even (or perhaps especially) when you’re travelling. Derby has plenty of sustainable activities and attractions to offer in and around the city.
Derby on a Budget
The Hotel at the Derby Conference Centre
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Derbion
Moorways Sports Village & Water Park
Group Tour of Pickford’s House
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Houseboat
Cotels@The Millhouse Serviced Apartments
Derby Arena
The Coffee House at Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Great Northern Classics
The River Kitchen
Café 42
Pickford's House
Bluebells Ice Cream Parlour
Lotus Indian Kitchen
Ibis Budget Derby
The Elephant and Peacock
St Werburgh's Chapel
31
Mar
Make your own Pickfords’ House
14
Mar
+ more
Joseph Wright of Derby: Life on Paper
14
Mar
+ more
A Gentle Man (Part II) (1975-2029) – A Touring Exhibition by Becky Beasley
07
Apr
Make a Recycled Bird Feeders
06
Jun
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