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
Great Northern Classics
Pickford's House
Derby Arena
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Heights of Abraham
National Tramway Museum
Derby Arboretum
Alvaston Park
Infinity Parks Derby
Laser Quest Derby
Clip 'n Climb Derby
Freddy's Play Kingdom
Chaddesden Park
Markeaton Park
Showcase Cinema De Lux
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Locko Park
Sinfin Moor Park and Nature Reserve
Letterpress Workshops
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Events for Families
15
Nov
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The Year of Wright Trail
15
Nov
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Lara Croft: 30 Years On - From Derby to Global Icon
29
Nov
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Derby Farmers' Market
15
Nov
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Christmas at Chatsworth
15
Nov
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Mercatum Christmas Artisan Market 2026
26
Nov
Sadler Gate Night Market
26
Nov
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The Peter Rabbit and Santa Experience
27
Nov
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Christmas at Calke Abbey
27
Nov
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The Railway Children
28
Nov
Derby Lantern Parade 2026
28
Nov
Christmas Lights Switch On & Festive Derby Opening
28
Nov
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Cathedral Quarter Santa's Grotto 2026
28
Nov
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Cathedral Quarter Ice Rink 2026
28
Nov
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Giant Snowglobe
28
Nov
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Winter Wonderland 2026
28
Nov
Derby's Ethical Christmas Market
28
Nov
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Christmas at Bluebells
29
Nov
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Breakfast with Father Christmas at Kedleston Hall
04
Dec
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Snow White
05
Dec
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The Owl and the Pussycat
05
Dec
Christmas at Pickfords’ House – Joseph Wright’s Georgian Christmas
06
Dec
Scrooge Live to Film
06
Dec
Make a Festive Robin
10
Dec
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Help! Santa’s Missing
Family-friendly Places to Eat
The Spice Lounge
The Coffee House at Derby Museum & Art Gallery
The Engine Room
Café 42
Good Thai Derby
Houseboat
Bluebells Ice Cream Parlour
Lotus Indian Kitchen
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
The Elephant and Peacock
Cast Iron Bar & Grill
Hickory's Smokehouse Derby
Factory Food Court
Bustler Derby
Emily's Steakhouse and Seafood Restaurant
The Forge Black Rock Steakhouse
Slug & Lettuce Derby
Nixon Coffee
The Kitchen
QUAD Bar & Lounge
Nando's Derbion
The Lamp House
Carluccio’s Derby
Finale Thai Tapas and Dining
Family Shopping
Accommodation
The Hotel at the Derby Conference Centre
Nightingale Quarter
Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights
Cotels@The Millhouse Serviced Apartments
Leonardo Hotel Derby
The Coach House Derby
Pride Apartments
Bay Tree Apartments
The Stay Company Dalby House
The Stay Company Derby Central
Sublime Stays
The Stay Company Friar Gate
Premier Inn Derby City Centre
Premier Inn Derby Riverlights
Hayeswood Lodge Luxury Accommodation
Holiday Cottages Derby
Morley Hayes Hotel
The Farmhouse at Mackworth
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