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
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill
Moorways Sports Village & Water Park
Bluebells
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Great Northern Classics
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Derby Arena
Pickford's House
Heights of Abraham
National Tramway Museum
Paradise Island Adventure Golf
Hollywood Bowl Derby
Clip 'n Climb Derby
Derby Arboretum
Chester Green
Take Aim Derby
Allestree Park Derby
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Letterpress Workshops
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Derby Cathedral
Sinfin Moor Park and Nature Reserve
Hatchet Harry's Axe Throwing
Laser Quest Derby
Events for Families
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Aug
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The Year of Wright Trail
19
Aug
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Wearing Feelings: Childhood in Black and Bright
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Aug
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Derby Riverboat Trips
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Aug
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Calke Abbey's Summer of Play
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Aug
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Summer of Punch and Judy
19
Aug
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Farmarama
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Aug
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Minecraft Meet the Mobs
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Aug
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A Summer of Family Fun & Forest Adventure
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Aug
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Snap & Chat Express: Craft workshops
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Aug
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Jungle Park
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Aug
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Lara Croft: 30 Years On - From Derby to Global Icon
19
Aug
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Moofest + Free Return 2026
19
Aug
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LUSH Derby Summer of FUN!
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Aug
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Summer Explorers Club
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Aug
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Summer Activity Camp
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Aug
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Creative Summer 2026
19
Aug
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Create & Play
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Aug
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Summer Activities at Craftcore
20
Aug
‘We Dig Derventio’ – Identify your finds
20
Aug
Archaeology Talk
20
Aug
Bookworms: The Kids Takeover at Electric Daisy
20
Aug
Paw Patrol – meet Marshall and Rubble
21
Aug
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The Darley Park Weekender 2026
21
Aug
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The Market Express: Ride On Railway
Family-friendly Places to Eat
The Spice Lounge
Houseboat
The Coffee House at Derby Museum & Art Gallery
The Engine Room
Good Thai Derby
Café 42
Bluebells Ice Cream Parlour
Cast Iron Bar & Grill
Hickory's Smokehouse Derby
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
Lotus Indian Kitchen
The Elephant and Peacock
Factory Food Court
Bustler Derby
Nixon Coffee
Emily's Steakhouse and Seafood Restaurant
Pizza Express Irongate
The Forge Black Rock Steakhouse
Caffè Nero Derby
Five Guys Derby
Finale Thai Tapas and Dining
Carluccio’s Derby
The Kitchen
The Lamp House
Family Shopping
Accommodation
The Hotel at the Derby Conference Centre
Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights
Leonardo Hotel Derby
Nightingale Quarter
Cotels@The Millhouse Serviced Apartments
The Stay Company Friar Gate
The Stay Company Dalby House
The Coach House Derby
Bay Tree Apartments
Premier Inn Derby Riverlights
Premier Inn Derby City Centre
Sublime Stays
Pride Apartments
The Stay Company Derby Central
Holiday Cottages Derby
Morley Hayes Hotel
The Farmhouse at Mackworth
Hayeswood Lodge Luxury Accommodation
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