Derby for Families
Derby is a great place for a family stay, offering plenty to enjoy right on your doorstep. From free museums and parks to shopping, cinemas, and festivals, there’s something for everyone. It’s also an ideal base for visiting top nearby attractions.
Fun for the Kids
Moorways Sports Village & Water Park
Bluebells
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Pickford's House
Great Northern Classics
Derby Arena
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Heights of Abraham
National Tramway Museum
Oxygen Freejumping Derby
Sinfin Moor Park and Nature Reserve
BMX at Alvaston Park
Laser Quest Derby
Freddy's Play Kingdom
Showcase Cinema De Lux
Derby Theatre
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Bass' Recreation Ground
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
ODEON Luxe Derby
Letterpress Workshops
Paradise Island Adventure Golf
Events for Families
Derby Riverboat Trips
23
Jun
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The Year of Wright Trail
23
Jun
+ more
Wearing Feelings: Children in Black and Bright
28
Jun
+ more
Derby Farmers' Market
27
Jun
+ more
Toy Farm Weekend
27
Jun
Celebrate Sadler Gate
27
Jun
Aspire Wrestling LIVE!
27
Jun
+ more
Creative Kids Art Classes
27
Jun
Alvaston Park Community Fun Day
28
Jun
Derbyshire County Show 2026
03
Jul
+ more
Hot Goth Summer Trail - Part of Hot Goth Summer
03
Jul
+ more
Repton Festival 2026
04
Jul
+ more
Elvaston Steam Rally
04
Jul
+ more
Pop Up Theatre - Under the Sea Stories
05
Jul
Oakfest
05
Jul
K Pop All Stars
11
Jul
Doctor Johnson’s Wedding: An Historical Re-enactment
18
Jul
A Jurassic Day Out 2026
18
Jul
+ more
Summer of Punch and Judy
18
Jul
+ more
The Secret Garden Musical
18
Jul
+ more
Farmarama
23
Jul
In the Night Garden Live
24
Jul
+ more
Lara Croft: 30 Years On - From Derby to Global Icon
25
Jul
Dinosaur Day
Family-friendly Places to Eat
The Spice Lounge
The Engine Room
Houseboat
The Coffee House at Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Café 42
Good Thai Derby
Bluebells Ice Cream Parlour
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
Lotus Indian Kitchen
The Elephant and Peacock
Cast Iron Bar & Grill
Hickory's Smokehouse Derby
Anoki
Pizza Express Irongate
Factory Food Court
Caffè Nero Derby
Five Guys Derby
Pizza Express Derbion
Nixon Coffee
Nando's Derbion
The Forge Black Rock Steakhouse
Mount Everest
Starbucks Derbion
The Kitchen
Family Shopping
Accommodation
The Hotel at the Derby Conference Centre
Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights
Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Leonardo Hotel Derby
Nightingale Quarter
Cotels@The Millhouse Serviced Apartments
Ibis Budget Derby
Premier Inn Derby Riverlights
Sublime Stays
The Stay Company Derby Central
The Stay Company Friar Gate
Premier Inn Derby City Centre
Bay Tree Apartments
Pride Apartments
The Stay Company Dalby House
The Coach House Derby
Hayeswood Lodge Luxury Accommodation
Holiday Cottages Derby
Morley Hayes Hotel
The Farmhouse at Mackworth
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