Derby for Families

Derby is a Great Place to stay with a family, a great city experience with so much right on your doorstep for everyone to enjoy. You know how hard it can be to keep the whole family entertained.  Well Derby has something for everyone! From free museums, top indoor shopping, cinemas, parks and lots of festivals .  Derby is also a great family base for visiting the fantastic selection of national attractions on our doorstep.

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Moorways Sports Village & Waterpark

Moorways Sports Village & Waterpark, Moor Lane, Allenton

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Derby Arena

Derby Arena, Royal Way, Pride Park

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Derbyshire County Cricket Club

The Incora County Ground, Nottingham Road

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Heights of Abraham

Matlock Bath

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Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Silk Mill Lane

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Cinderella 2023

30 Nov 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter

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A Christmas Carol

8 Dec 2023 - 9 Dec 2023 Derby QUAD & Cinema, Market Place, Cathedral Quarter

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Mother Goose 2023

8 Dec 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 Derby Arena, Royal Way, Pride Park

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Christmas Lights Switch On & Lantern Parade

2 Dec 2023 Derby Market Place

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Twelve Birds of Christmas

16 Dec 2023 - 17 Dec 2023 Déda, Chapel Street

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Northern Lights

9 Dec 2023 - 9 Jan 2024 Derby QUAD & Cinema, Market Place, Cathedral Quarter

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Naughty Meg and the Christmas Elves

14 Dec 2023 - 30 Dec 2023 Museum and Art Gallery on The Wardwick, The Strand

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Allestree Park

Allestree Park, Duffield Road

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The Cathedral Quarter Snow Globe

2 Dec 2023, 16 Dec 2023 Derby Market Place

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The Cathedral Quarter Christmas Grotto

9 Dec 2023 - 22 Dec 2023 Derby QUAD & Cinema, Market Place, Cathedral Quarter

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Tree of Light

6 Dec 2023 - 5 Jan 2024 Derby Cathedral, 18-19 Iron Gate

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There’s a Monster in Your Show

11 May 2024 - 12 May 2024 Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter

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Derby Theatre

Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter

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Messy Cathedral

10 Dec 2023 Derby Cathedral, 18-19 Iron Gate

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History Makers: Unfolded

30 Nov 2023 - 3 Mar 2024 Derby Museum & Art Gallery, The Strand

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Christmas Film - Elf

17 Dec 2023 Annie's Burger Shack Derby, Friary Street

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Three Billy Goats Gruff

30 Nov 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter

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Déda

Déda, Chapel Street

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Christmas at Pickford’s House: Pinocchio

2 Dec 2023 Pickford's House, 41 Friar Gate

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