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
Moorways Sports Village & Water Park
Bluebells
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Great Northern Classics
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Derby Arena
Pickford's House
Heights of Abraham
National Tramway Museum
Hollywood Bowl Derby
Derby QUAD & Cinema
Laser Quest Derby
Take Aim Derby
Kedleston Hall
Megazone Derby
ODEON Luxe Derby
Infinity Parks Derby
Chester Green
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Bass' Recreation Ground
Letterpress Workshops
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Hickory Dickory's Playhouse
Events for Families
03
Aug
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The Year of Wright Trail
03
Aug
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Wearing Feelings: Childhood in Black and Bright
21
Aug
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Derby Farmers' Market
05
Aug
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Derby Riverboat Trips
03
Aug
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Farmarama
03
Aug
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Minecraft Meet the Mobs
03
Aug
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Summer of Punch and Judy
03
Aug
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Calke Abbey's Summer of Play
03
Aug
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A Summer of Family Fun & Forest Adventure
03
Aug
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Snap & Chat Express: Craft workshops
03
Aug
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Jungle Park
03
Aug
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Lara Croft: 30 Years On - From Derby to Global Icon
03
Aug
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Moofest + Free Return 2026
03
Aug
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LUSH Derby Summer of FUN!
03
Aug
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Summer Explorers Club
03
Aug
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Summer Activity Camp
03
Aug
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Creative Summer 2026
03
Aug
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Superhero Picnic
03
Aug
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Create & Play
04
Aug
Cyanotypes in the garden at Pickfords’ House
04
Aug
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Summer Activities at Craftcore
05
Aug
Family Outdoor Cinema - A MINECRAFT MOVIE
06
Aug
Storytime and Bird Crafts
06
Aug
Gabby’s Doll House at Derbion
Family-friendly Places to Eat
The Spice Lounge
Houseboat
Good Thai Derby
Café 42
The Engine Room
The Coffee House at Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Bluebells Ice Cream Parlour
The Elephant and Peacock
Hickory's Smokehouse Derby
Lotus Indian Kitchen
Cast Iron Bar & Grill
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
Bustler Derby
Factory Food Court
Finale Thai Tapas and Dining
Pizza Express Irongate
Emily's Steakhouse and Seafood Restaurant
Caffè Nero Derby
The Forge Black Rock Steakhouse
Nixon Coffee
Mount Everest
Starbucks Derbion
The Lamp House
Five Guys Derby
Family Shopping
Accommodation
The Hotel at the Derby Conference Centre
Nightingale Quarter
Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights
Leonardo Hotel Derby
Cotels@The Millhouse Serviced Apartments
Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Pride Apartments
The Coach House Derby
Premier Inn Derby City Centre
The Stay Company Friar Gate
Sublime Stays
Premier Inn Derby Riverlights
Bay Tree Apartments
The Stay Company Derby Central
The Stay Company Dalby House
Holiday Cottages Derby
Hayeswood Lodge Luxury Accommodation
The Farmhouse at Mackworth
Morley Hayes Hotel
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