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
Great Northern Classics
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Pickford's House
Derby Arena
Heights of Abraham
National Tramway Museum
Take Aim Derby
Alvaston Park
Megazone Derby
Locko Park
Midland Railway Study Centre
Paradise Island Adventure Golf
Alter Rock Climbing Centre
Hollywood Bowl Derby
Electric Daisy
Sinfin Moor Park and Nature Reserve
Derby Cathedral
Clip 'n Climb Derby
Pride Park Stadium
Hickory Dickory's Playhouse
Events for Families
14
Jul
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The Year of Wright Trail
14
Jul
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Wearing Feelings: Childhood in Black and Bright
17
Jul
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Derby Farmers' Market
14
Jul
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Creative Kids Art Classes
15
Jul
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Derby Riverboat Trips
18
Jul
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Pokémon joins Calke Abbey's Summer of Play
18
Jul
A Jurassic Day Out 2026
18
Jul
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Summer of Punch and Judy
18
Jul
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The Secret Garden Musical
18
Jul
Indie Crafters Carnival
18
Jul
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Farmarama
18
Jul
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Minecraft Meet the Mobs
19
Jul
Derby Caribbean Carnival 2026
23
Jul
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Snap & Chat Express: Craft workshops
23
Jul
In the Night Garden Live
23
Jul
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Jungle Park
24
Jul
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Lara Croft: 30 Years On - From Derby to Global Icon
24
Jul
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Moofest + Free Return 2026
25
Jul
Dinosaur Day
25
Jul
Into the Woods
25
Jul
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Bustler on the Road at Duffield Eyes Meadow (July)
26
Jul
Dino Brunch
26
Jul
Derby MotorFeast
27
Jul
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Derbion Get Active
Family-friendly Places to Eat
The Spice Lounge
Café 42
The Engine Room
Houseboat
The Coffee House at Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Good Thai Derby
Bluebells Ice Cream Parlour
Lotus Indian Kitchen
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
The Elephant and Peacock
Hickory's Smokehouse Derby
Cast Iron Bar & Grill
Factory Food Court
Derbion Food Terrace
Nixon Coffee
QUAD Bar & Lounge
Lorentes Spanish Tapas & Wine Bar
Starbucks Derbion
Anoki
MoonSha
Five Guys Derby
Pizza Express Derbion
The Kitchen
Mount Everest
Family Shopping
Accommodation
The Hotel at the Derby Conference Centre
Cotels@The Millhouse Serviced Apartments
Leonardo Hotel Derby
Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights
Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Nightingale Quarter
Pride Apartments
Premier Inn Derby City Centre
The Coach House Derby
The Stay Company Dalby House
Sublime Stays
The Stay Company Friar Gate
The Stay Company Derby Central
Bay Tree Apartments
Premier Inn Derby Riverlights
Hayeswood Lodge Luxury Accommodation
The Farmhouse at Mackworth
Holiday Cottages Derby
Morley Hayes Hotel
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