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.

Events for Families

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Celebrate Sadler Gate

28 Jun 2025 Cathedral Quarter Derby

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Derbion Storytelling - Part of Summer Derby Book Festival

29 May 2025 - 30 May 2025 Derbion, London Road

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The Princess Proms in Derby Cathedral

6 Sep 2025 Derby Cathedral, 18-19 Iron Gate

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Highland Cow Week

24 May 2025 - 1 Jun 2025 Bluebells, Brunswood Farm, Locko Road

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Elvaston Castle Food & Drink Festival

19 Jul 2025 - 20 Jul 2025 Elvaston Castle Country Park, Borrowash Road , Elvaston

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Cathedral Quarter Street Circus 2025

9 Aug 2025 Cathedral Quarter Derby

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Bustler on the Road

23 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025 Elvaston Castle Country Park, Borrowash Road , Elvaston

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Girlypop Fest

15 Jun 2025 Elvaston Castle Country Park, Borrowash Road , Elvaston

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The Big 1 2025

1 Jun 2025 Chaddesden Park, Chaddesden

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Dog Lovers Festival 2025

1 Aug 2025 - 3 Aug 2025 Elvaston Castle Country Park, Borrowash Road , Elvaston

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Family Festivities 2025

6 Dec 2025 - 7 Dec 2025 Markeaton Park, Markeaton Park

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The Sadler Gate Spring Market

3 May 2025 Sadler Gate

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Open House at Elvaston Castle

24 May 2025, 28 Jun 2025 Elvaston Castle Country Park, Borrowash Road , Elvaston

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Derby’s Silk Mill Festival

7 Jun 2025 Derby Market Place

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Bookworms: The Kids Takeover at Electric Daisy - Part of Summer Derby Book Festival

29 May 2025 Electric Daisy, 1 - 4 Bold Lane

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Superhero Picnic

29 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 Allestree, Chaddesden & Darley Park

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Dick Whittington

5 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 Derby Arena, Royal Way, Pride Park

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Murder Mystery Experience

23 Apr 2025 - 31 Dec 2025

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Derby Food & Music Fest

16 Aug 2025 - 17 Aug 2025 Derby Rugby Football Club, Haslams Lane, Darley Abbey

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Spooktacular Children's Halloween Party

31 Oct 2025 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

8 May 2025 - 11 May 2025 Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter

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Mamma Mia (PG) - Part of the Markeaton Park Outdoor Cinema Season 2025

1 Aug 2025 Markeaton Park, Markeaton Park

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Wings and Wheels

17 May 2025 Cathedral Quarter Derby

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The Great Bladini - Family Magic Show

26 Aug 2025 Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Silk Mill Lane

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