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
Moorways Sports Village & Water Park
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Derby Arena
Pickford's House
Great Northern Classics
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Heights of Abraham
National Tramway Museum
Derby Cathedral
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Markeaton Park
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Take Aim Derby
Letterpress Workshops
Alvaston Park
Allestree Park Derby
Alter Rock Climbing Centre
Midland Railway Study Centre
Kedleston Hall
Sinfin Moor Park and Nature Reserve
ODEON Luxe Derby
Hollywood Bowl Derby
Events for Families
05
Nov
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Low-Bang Fireworks Night
26
Oct
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The Year of Wright Trail
26
Oct
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Lara Croft: 30 Years On - From Derby to Global Icon
14
Nov
Salsa Extravaganza with Dance Cubana
29
Nov
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Derby Farmers' Market
28
Oct
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Derby Riverboat Trips
26
Oct
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Matlock Bath Illuminations 2026
26
Oct
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The Pikachu Art Adventure
26
Oct
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ trail
26
Oct
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Room on the Broom Corn Maze
26
Oct
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Pumpkin Village
26
Oct
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Mr Pumpkin Pumpkin Picking
26
Oct
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Hallowtide Half Term Activities
26
Oct
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October Half Term Scarecrow Competition Trail
26
Oct
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Spooky Tunnels at Calke Abbey
26
Oct
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Helios by Luke Jerram
26
Oct
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Lighting up Kedleston for Diwali 2026
26
Oct
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Bluebells School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
26
Oct
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LUSH Derby's Scare-tastic Bath Bomb Making
26
Oct
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Halloween Trail
26
Oct
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Derbion celebrates 30 years of Tomb Raider with pop-up Gaming Hub
27
Oct
Craft at Pickfords’ – Make a Plaster Decal
27
Oct
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We Will Rock You
27
Oct
Planetarium
Family-friendly Places to Eat
The Spice Lounge
Good Thai Derby
The Coffee House at Derby Museum & Art Gallery
The Engine Room
Café 42
Houseboat
Bluebells Ice Cream Parlour
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
Lotus Indian Kitchen
Cast Iron Bar & Grill
Hickory's Smokehouse Derby
The Elephant and Peacock
Factory Food Court
Bustler Derby
Nixon Coffee
Anoki
The Kitchen
Nando's Market Place
MoonSha
Starbucks Derbion
Derbion Food Terrace
Slug & Lettuce Derby
Finale Thai Tapas and Dining
Pizza Express Irongate
Family Shopping
Accommodation
The Hotel at the Derby Conference Centre
Cotels@The Millhouse Serviced Apartments
Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights
Leonardo Hotel Derby
Nightingale Quarter
The Coach House Derby
The Stay Company Friar Gate
Premier Inn Derby Riverlights
Premier Inn Derby City Centre
The Stay Company Derby Central
The Stay Company Dalby House
Bay Tree Apartments
Pride Apartments
Sublime Stays
The Farmhouse at Mackworth
Morley Hayes Hotel
Hayeswood Lodge Luxury Accommodation
Holiday Cottages Derby
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