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
Bluebells
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Moorways Sports Village & Water Park
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Great Northern Classics
Pickford's House
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Derby Arena
Heights of Abraham
Crich Tramway Village
Electric Daisy
Infinity Parks Derby
Derby Theatre
Derby Arboretum
Darley Park
Showcase Cinema De Lux
Go Ape Buxton
Paradise Island Adventure Golf
Pride Park Stadium
Letterpress Workshops
Hickory Dickory's Playhouse
Oxygen Freejumping Derby
Clip 'n Climb Derby
Derby Cathedral
Events for Families
30
Jan
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Dracula Returns To Derby – 101 years and Counting
30
Jan
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Textile Trail
30
Jan
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Derby Farmers' Market
01
Feb
Princess Brunch
12
Feb
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Valentine's Funfair
14
Feb
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New Life on the Farm
14
Feb
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'Wonder World: Earth' book trail at Calke Abbey
14
Feb
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Junior Shepherd Week at Bluebells
14
Feb
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February Half Term at Hardwick
16
Feb
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Rock Climbing Wall at Derbion
17
Feb
Embellish your clothes with Embroidery
18
Feb
WICKED Messy Play Party
18
Feb
Field to Fashion – How to fix your clothes!
19
Feb
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Family Pirate & Princess Weekend
19
Feb
UnEarthed Fossils
20
Feb
Family Outdoor Cinema at Electric Daisy - WICKED
20
Feb
Megaslam: 2026 Mega Tour
27
Feb
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UK Ghost Story Festival 2026
01
Mar
Top Secret – The Magic of Science
06
Mar
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The Three Little Pigs
14
Mar
Aspire Wrestling LIVE!
19
Mar
+ more
The Cat in the Hat
22
Mar
Magical Musicals
31
Mar
Make your own Pickfords’ House
Family-friendly Places to Eat
The Spice Lounge
The Engine Room
The Coffee House at Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Houseboat
Hickory's Smokehouse Derby
Café 42
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
Cast Iron Bar & Grill
The Elephant and Peacock
Lotus Indian Kitchen
Bluebell Tea Rooms
Lorentes Spanish Tapas & Wine Bar
Slug & Lettuce Derby
Wendy's Derby
Emily's Steakhouse and Seafood Restaurant
Factory Food Court
Mount Everest
Nando's Derbion
Five Guys Derby
Carluccio’s Derby
Starbucks Derbion
Pizza Express Irongate
The Kitchen
The Lamp House
Family Shopping
Accommodation
The Hotel at the Derby Conference Centre
Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Cotels@The Millhouse Serviced Apartments
Nightingale Quarter
Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights
Leonardo Hotel Derby
Ibis Budget Derby
Premier Inn Derby Riverlights
The Coach House Derby
The Stay Company Derby Central
Bay Tree Apartments
Premier Inn Derby City Centre
Sublime Stays
The Stay Company Friar Gate
Pride Apartments
The Stay Company Dalby House
Morley Hayes Hotel
Holiday Cottages Derby
Hayeswood Lodge Luxury Accommodation
The Farmhouse at Mackworth
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