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)
Great Northern Classics
Pickford's House
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Derby Arena
Heights of Abraham
National Tramway Museum
Darley Park
Midland Railway Study Centre
Derby Theatre
Alvaston Park
Bass' Recreation Ground
Chester Green
Hatchet Harry's Axe Throwing
Electric Daisy
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Paradise Island Adventure Golf
Hollywood Bowl Derby
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Pride Park Stadium
Clip 'n Climb Derby
Events for Families
Derby Riverboat Trips
14
May
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Dracula Returns To Derby – 101 years and Counting
24
May
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Derby Farmers' Market
14
May
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The Year of Wright Trail
16
May
THAT! Collector Show Derby
16
May
Create and Play with The Toy Theatre Trust
21
May
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All Aboard the Derbion Express
23
May
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Seaside Fun
23
May
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Highland Cow Week
23
May
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160th Anniversary Celebrations
23
May
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Create and Play May Half Term
23
May
Roma Agrawal: Making Science Fun! - Part of Summer Derby Book Festival 2026
23
May
Construction Workshop inspired by 'How to build a chocolate bridge' - Part of Summer Derby Book Festival 2026
23
May
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May Half Term: Blooming Blossom Activity Trail
23
May
Indie Crafters Carnival
25
May
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Fruit and Vegetable Clay Workshops
25
May
Bookworms: The Kids Takeover at Electric Daisy - Part of Summer Derby Book Festival 2026
25
May
GirlyPop Live
25
May
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Family-Friendly Craft Workshops
26
May
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Spring into Joy – May Half Term
26
May
Creative Comics with Laura Howell: Springwood Library - Part of Summer Derby Book Festival 2026
26
May
Creative Comics with Laura Howell: Spondon Library - Part of Summer Derby Book Festival 2026
26
May
Learn how to rag rug at Pickfords’ House
27
May
Frances Stickley: Capybara Disco Dreams - Part of Summer Derby Book Festival 2026
Family-friendly Places to Eat
The Spice Lounge
Café 42
Houseboat
Good Thai Derby
The Coffee House at Derby Museum & Art Gallery
The Engine Room
Bluebells Ice Cream Parlour
Cast Iron Bar & Grill
The Elephant and Peacock
Lotus Indian Kitchen
Hickory's Smokehouse Derby
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
The Kitchen
Nando's Market Place
Nixon Coffee
Starbucks Derbion
Lorentes Spanish Tapas & Wine Bar
Slug & Lettuce Derby
Pizza Express Irongate
Costa Coffee Derbion
Finale Thai Tapas and Dining
Pizza Express Derbion
Nando's Derbion
Anoki
Family Shopping
Accommodation
The Hotel at the Derby Conference Centre
Leonardo Hotel Derby
Cotels@The Millhouse Serviced Apartments
Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Nightingale Quarter
Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights
Ibis Budget Derby
The Stay Company Friar Gate
The Coach House Derby
Bay Tree Apartments
Sublime Stays
The Stay Company Derby Central
Premier Inn Derby Riverlights
Pride Apartments
Premier Inn Derby City Centre
The Stay Company Dalby House
Holiday Cottages Derby
Hayeswood Lodge Luxury Accommodation
The Farmhouse at Mackworth
Morley Hayes Hotel
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