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 Museum & Art Gallery
Great Northern Classics
Derby Arena
Pickford's House
Heights of Abraham
National Tramway Museum
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Laser Quest Derby
Sinfin Moor Park and Nature Reserve
Chaddesden Park
Hickory Dickory's Playhouse
Bass' Recreation Ground
Freddy's Play Kingdom
Jumpin Fun Inflatable Park Derby
Hollywood Bowl Derby
BMX at Alvaston Park
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Derby QUAD & Cinema
Markeaton Park
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Events for Families
23
Aug
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The Year of Wright Trail
23
Aug
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Wearing Feelings: Childhood in Black and Bright
23
Aug
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Derby Riverboat Trips
23
Aug
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Calke Abbey's Summer of Play
23
Aug
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Summer of Punch and Judy
23
Aug
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Farmarama
23
Aug
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Minecraft Meet the Mobs
23
Aug
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A Summer of Family Fun & Forest Adventure
23
Aug
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Snap & Chat Express: Craft workshops
23
Aug
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Jungle Park
23
Aug
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Lara Croft: 30 Years On - From Derby to Global Icon
23
Aug
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Moofest + Free Return 2026
23
Aug
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LUSH Derby Summer of FUN!
23
Aug
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Summer Explorers Club
23
Aug
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Summer Activity Camp
23
Aug
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Creative Summer 2026
23
Aug
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Create & Play
23
Aug
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Summer Activities at Craftcore
23
Aug
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The Market Express: Ride On Railway
25
Aug
Play Theatres
27
Aug
Experiments in Art and Science
27
Aug
The National Space Centre StarDome - a Portable Planetarium at Derby Museum and Art Gallery
28
Aug
Kids Day Rave!
29
Aug
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Derbyshire Flower & Garden Show
Family-friendly Places to Eat
The Spice Lounge
Good Thai Derby
Houseboat
The Engine Room
Café 42
The Coffee House at Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Bluebells Ice Cream Parlour
Cast Iron Bar & Grill
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
Hickory's Smokehouse Derby
The Elephant and Peacock
Lotus Indian Kitchen
Bustler Derby
Factory Food Court
Caffè Nero Derby
Nando's Market Place
Mount Everest
Starbucks Derbion
Emily's Steakhouse and Seafood Restaurant
Nando's Derbion
QUAD Bar & Lounge
The Lamp House
The Kitchen
Pizza Express Derbion
Family Shopping
Accommodation
The Hotel at the Derby Conference Centre
Leonardo Hotel Derby
Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights
Nightingale Quarter
Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Cotels@The Millhouse Serviced Apartments
Sublime Stays
Premier Inn Derby Riverlights
The Stay Company Derby Central
The Coach House Derby
Premier Inn Derby City Centre
Bay Tree Apartments
Pride Apartments
The Stay Company Friar Gate
The Stay Company Dalby House
Hayeswood Lodge Luxury Accommodation
Holiday Cottages Derby
Morley Hayes Hotel
The Farmhouse at Mackworth
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