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
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Pickford's House
Great Northern Classics
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Derby Arena
Heights of Abraham
National Tramway Museum
Bass' Recreation Ground
Oxygen Freejumping Derby
Hickory Dickory's Playhouse
BMX at Alvaston Park
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Derby QUAD & Cinema
Hollywood Bowl Derby
Allestree Park Derby
Infinity Parks Derby
Alter Rock Climbing Centre
Kedleston Hall
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Midland Railway Study Centre
Derby Cathedral
Events for Families
05
Nov
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Low-Bang Fireworks Night
03
Oct
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The Year of Wright Trail
03
Oct
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Lara Croft: 30 Years On - From Derby to Global Icon
14
Nov
Salsa Extravaganza with Dance Cubana
25
Oct
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Derby Farmers' Market
03
Oct
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Derby Riverboat Trips
03
Oct
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Matlock Bath Illuminations 2026
03
Oct
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The Pikachu Art Adventure
03
Oct
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ trail
03
Oct
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Room on the Broom Corn Maze
03
Oct
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Autumn on the Farm
03
Oct
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Pumpkin Village at Bluebells
03
Oct
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Pumpkin Village
04
Oct
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Mr Pumpkin Pumpkin Picking
16
Oct
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Torch Lit Pumpkin Picking
17
Oct
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Hallowtide Half Term Activities
17
Oct
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October Half Term Scarecrow Competition Trail
17
Oct
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Spooky Tunnels at Calke Abbey
20
Oct
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Helios by Luke Jerram
23
Oct
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Lighting up Kedleston for Diwali 2026
23
Oct
Helios - Special Evening Viewing (Friday 23 October)
24
Oct
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October Half Term Storytelling Sessions
24
Oct
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Bluebells School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
24
Oct
Assemble: Derby’s Making Festival 2026
Family-friendly Places to Eat
The Spice Lounge
Houseboat
The Engine Room
The Coffee House at Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Café 42
Good Thai Derby
Bluebells Ice Cream Parlour
Hickory's Smokehouse Derby
The Elephant and Peacock
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
Lotus Indian Kitchen
Cast Iron Bar & Grill
Factory Food Court
Bustler Derby
Mount Everest
Lorentes Spanish Tapas & Wine Bar
Finale Thai Tapas and Dining
Costa Coffee Derbion
Caffè Nero Derby
Derbion Food Terrace
Pizza Express Derbion
Carluccio’s Derby
The Kitchen
MoonSha
Family Shopping
Accommodation
The Hotel at the Derby Conference Centre
Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Leonardo Hotel Derby
Nightingale Quarter
Cotels@The Millhouse Serviced Apartments
Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights
Pride Apartments
Premier Inn Derby Riverlights
The Coach House Derby
The Stay Company Derby Central
Sublime Stays
The Stay Company Friar Gate
Premier Inn Derby City Centre
Bay Tree Apartments
The Stay Company Dalby House
Morley Hayes Hotel
Hayeswood Lodge Luxury Accommodation
Holiday Cottages Derby
The Farmhouse at Mackworth
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