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.
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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
The Spice Lounge
The Hotel at the Derby Conference Centre
Moorways Sports Village & Waterpark
Derbion
Nightingale Quarter
Derby Conference Centre
Bluebells
Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Reach Events
Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Bistrot Pierre
Houseboat
Great Northern Classics
Leonardo Hotel Derby
Derby Arena
Introduction to Track Cycling at Derby Arena
Go Ape Buxton
Leonardo Hotel Derby
Group Tour of the Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill
The River Kitchen
Cotels@The Millhouse Serviced Apartments
Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights
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
Moorways Sports Village & Waterpark
Derbion
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Cotels@The Millhouse Serviced Apartments
Houseboat
Great Northern Classics
The Coffee House at Derby Museum & Art Gallery
The River Kitchen
Derby Arena
Group Tour of Pickford’s House
Café 42
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Pickford's House
Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights
Ibis Budget Derby
Lotus Indian Kitchen
Days Inn Donington - A50
The Elephant and Peacock
27
Nov
Derby Lantern Parade
27
Nov
Christmas Lights Switch On & Festive Derby Opening
01
Nov
Live Northern Soul and Motown DJ set with Jack Stevenson
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
08
Nov
Autumn Book & Craft Market
23
Oct
+ more
Quiz Night and Game Show
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