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
Moorways Sports Village & Waterpark
Bluebells
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Go Ape Buxton
Great Northern Classics
Pickford's House
Derby Arena
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Heights of Abraham
Crich Tramway Village
Chaddesden Park
Darley Park
ODEON Luxe Derby
Derby Theatre
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Hatchet Harry's Axe Throwing
Pride Park Stadium
Kedleston Hall
Jumpin Fun Inflatable Park Derby
Oxygen Freejumping Derby
Showcase Cinema De Lux
Derby Arboretum
Events for Families
20
Dec
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Murder Mystery Experience
20
Dec
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Dracula Returns To Derby – 101 years and Counting
20
Dec
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Textile Trail
20
Dec
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Christmas at Chatsworth
20
Dec
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A Once Upon a Time Christmas at The Children's Country House at Sudbury
20
Dec
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Lights of Abraham - A Winter Lights Trail
20
Dec
+ more
Magical Santa Experience
20
Dec
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The Snowman™ at Derbion
20
Dec
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Festive Derby Light Trail
20
Dec
+ more
Christmas at Alton Towers
20
Dec
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Nordic Bar 2025
20
Dec
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Magical Puppet Shows and Storytime for Little Ones!
20
Dec
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Cathedral Quarter Ice Rink 2025
20
Dec
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Winter Wonderland
20
Dec
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Santa’s Enchanted Christmas 2025
20
Dec
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Cathedral Quarter Santa's Grotto
20
Dec
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Festive Fun at Bolsover Castle
20
Dec
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Christmas at Quad
20
Dec
+ more
Dick Whittington
20
Dec
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The Lost Boys and Derby LIVE present Merry Elwin The Adventurous Elf
21
Dec
Christmas Messy Play Party
20
Dec
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The Polar Express (U)
20
Dec
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The Muppet Christmas Carol (U)
22
Dec
+ more
Free, Family Friendly Lego and Duplo Play Drop In
Family-friendly Places to Eat
The Spice Lounge
Houseboat
Hickory's Smokehouse Derby
The Engine Room
Café 42
The Coffee House at Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Lotus Indian Kitchen
Bluebell Tea Rooms
The Elephant and Peacock
Cast Iron Bar & Grill
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
Emily's Steakhouse and Seafood Restaurant
Croots Farm Shop & Cafe
Five Guys Derby
Mount Everest
Wendy's Derby
The Lamp House
Nixon Coffee
Lorentes Spanish Tapas & Wine Bar
Finale Thai Tapas and Dining
Nando's Market Place
Nando's Derbion
Pizza Express Derbion
Pizza Express Irongate
Family Shopping
Accommodation
The Hotel at the Derby Conference Centre
Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights
Nightingale Quarter
Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Cotels@The Millhouse Serviced Apartments
Leonardo Hotel Derby
Ibis Budget Derby
Days Inn Donington - A50
Premier Inn Derby Riverlights
The Stay Company Friar Gate
The Continental Hotel Derby
The Stay Company Derby Central
Premier Inn Derby City Centre
Pride Apartments
Bay Tree Apartments
Sublime Stays
The Stay Company Dalby House
The Coach House Derby
The Farmhouse at Mackworth
Morley Hayes Hotel
Hayeswood Lodge Luxury Accommodation
Holiday Cottages Derby
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