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.
Fun for the Kids
Bluebells
Moorways Sports Village & Waterpark
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Derby Arena
Go Ape Buxton
Great Northern Classics
Pickford's House
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Heights of Abraham
Crich Tramway Village
Alvaston Park
Clip 'n Climb Derby
Showcase Cinema De Lux
Darley Park
Locko Park
Pride Park Stadium
Midland Railway Study Centre
Hickory Dickory's Playhouse
Kedleston Hall
Chester Green
Hollywood Bowl Derby
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Megazone Derby
Events for Families
16
Jan
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Dracula Returns To Derby – 101 years and Counting
16
Jan
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Textile Trail
25
Jan
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Derby Farmers' Market
01
Feb
Princess Brunch
12
Feb
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Valentine's Funfair
14
Feb
+ more
New Life on the Farm
14
Feb
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February Half Term at Hardwick
17
Feb
Embellish your clothes with Embroidery
19
Feb
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Family Pirate & Princess Weekend
01
Mar
Top Secret – The Magic of Science
14
Mar
Aspire Wrestling LIVE!
31
Mar
Make your own Pickfords’ House
02
Apr
Family Sketching
07
Apr
Make a Recycled Bird Feeders
09
Apr
Make a Thor’s Hammer Trinket
25
May
GirlyPop Live
31
May
K-Pop Fest at Elvaston Castle
05
Jun
Mamma Mia: Immersive Dining
05
Jul
K Pop All Stars
19
Jul
Derby Caribbean Carnival 2026
21
Aug
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The Darley Park Weekender 2026
22
Aug
JLS - Part of The Darley Park Weekender
29
Aug
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Derbyshire Flower & Garden Show
04
Dec
+ more
Snow White
Family-friendly Places to Eat
The Spice Lounge
Hickory's Smokehouse Derby
The Engine Room
Café 42
The Coffee House at Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Houseboat
Lotus Indian Kitchen
Bluebell Tea Rooms
The Elephant and Peacock
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
Cast Iron Bar & Grill
Lorentes Spanish Tapas & Wine Bar
Starbucks Derbion
MoonSha
Slug & Lettuce Derby
QUAD Bar & Lounge
Five Guys Derby
The Kitchen
Pizza Express Derbion
The Forge Black Rock Steakhouse
Nixon Coffee
Factory Food Court
Emily's Steakhouse and Seafood Restaurant
Carluccio’s Derby
Family Shopping
Accommodation
The Hotel at the Derby Conference Centre
Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights
Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Leonardo Hotel Derby
Nightingale Quarter
Cotels@The Millhouse Serviced Apartments
Ibis Budget Derby
Bay Tree Apartments
The Coach House Derby
Premier Inn Derby Riverlights
Sublime Stays
Premier Inn Derby City Centre
The Stay Company Derby Central
The Continental Hotel Derby
The Stay Company Friar Gate
Pride Apartments
The Stay Company Dalby House
Holiday Cottages Derby
Hayeswood Lodge Luxury Accommodation
Morley Hayes Hotel
The Farmhouse at Mackworth
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