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 (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Moorways Sports Village & Water Park
Bluebells
Derby Arena
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Great Northern Classics
Pickford's House
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Heights of Abraham
National Tramway Museum
Pride Park Stadium
Paradise Island Adventure Golf
Midland Railway Study Centre
Showcase Cinema De Lux
Darley Park
Infinity Parks Derby
ODEON Luxe Derby
Derby Arboretum
Chester Green
Megazone Derby
Allestree Park Derby
Letterpress Workshops
Derby Theatre
Jumpin Fun Inflatable Park Derby
Events for Families
Derby Riverboat Trips
22
Apr
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Dracula Returns To Derby – 101 years and Counting
26
Apr
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Derby Farmers' Market
22
Apr
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The Year of Wright Trail
25
Apr
St George's Day Celebrations 2026
02
May
Dream Fest 2026
02
May
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Bustler on the Road - Elvaston Castle (May)
03
May
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Magical May
04
May
Museum Matinees: Stitch In time! A Knitting Cabaret
09
May
The Sadler Gate Spring Market
09
May
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
09
May
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Character Weekend at Bluebell Farm Park
10
May
Mayfest: Victorian Tea Party
16
May
THAT! Collector Show Derby
16
May
Create and Play with The Toy Theatre Trust
23
May
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Seaside Fun
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
Bookworms: The Kids Takeover at Electric Daisy - Part of Summer Derby Book Festival 2026
25
May
GirlyPop Live
Family-friendly Places to Eat
The Spice Lounge
Hickory's Smokehouse Derby
Good Thai Derby
Houseboat
The Engine Room
Café 42
The Coffee House at Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Bluebells Ice Cream Parlour
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
The Elephant and Peacock
Cast Iron Bar & Grill
Lotus Indian Kitchen
The Forge Black Rock Steakhouse
Lorentes Spanish Tapas & Wine Bar
Starbucks Derbion
Croots Farm Shop & Cafe
Carluccio’s Derby
Costa Coffee Derbion
Derbion Food Terrace
QUAD Bar & Lounge
Finale Thai Tapas and Dining
MoonSha
Mount Everest
Nixon Coffee
Family Shopping
Accommodation
The Hotel at the Derby Conference Centre
Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights
Nightingale Quarter
Cotels@The Millhouse Serviced Apartments
Leonardo Hotel Derby
Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Ibis Budget Derby
The Coach House Derby
Bay Tree Apartments
Pride Apartments
Premier Inn Derby Riverlights
Sublime Stays
Premier Inn Derby City Centre
The Stay Company Dalby House
The Stay Company Derby Central
The Stay Company Friar Gate
Morley Hayes Hotel
The Farmhouse at Mackworth
Holiday Cottages Derby
Hayeswood Lodge Luxury Accommodation
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