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 (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Great Northern Classics
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Pickford's House
Derby Arena
Heights of Abraham
National Tramway Museum
Pride Park Stadium
Megazone Derby
Locko Park
Hatchet Harry's Axe Throwing
Showcase Cinema De Lux
Hickory Dickory's Playhouse
Clip 'n Climb Derby
Oxygen Freejumping Derby
BMX at Alvaston Park
Alter Rock Climbing Centre
Derby Arboretum
Darley Park
Infinity Parks Derby
Kedleston Hall
Events for Families
Derby Riverboat Trips
19
May
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Dracula Returns To Derby – 101 years and Counting
24
May
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Derby Farmers' Market
19
May
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The Year of Wright Trail
21
May
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All Aboard the Derbion Express
23
May
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Seaside Fun
23
May
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Highland Cow Week
23
May
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160th Anniversary Celebrations
23
May
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May Half-Term at National Forest Adventure Farm
23
May
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Create and Play May Half Term
23
May
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May Half-Term at Hardwick
23
May
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Chatsworth Family Festival
23
May
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Meet The Wombles
23
May
Roma Agrawal: Making Science Fun! - Part of Summer Derby Book Festival 2026
23
May
Construction Workshop inspired by 'How to build a chocolate bridge' - Part of Summer Derby Book Festival 2026
23
May
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May Half Term: Blooming Blossom Activity Trail
23
May
Indie Crafters Carnival
25
May
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Fruit and Vegetable Clay Workshops
25
May
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Sports Week - May Half Term
25
May
Bookworms: The Kids Takeover at Electric Daisy - Part of Summer Derby Book Festival 2026
25
May
GirlyPop Live
25
May
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Family-Friendly Craft Workshops
26
May
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Spring into Joy – May Half Term
26
May
Creative Comics with Laura Howell: Springwood Library - Part of Summer Derby Book Festival 2026
Family-friendly Places to Eat
The Spice Lounge
The Engine Room
Good Thai Derby
Houseboat
The Coffee House at Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Café 42
Bluebells Ice Cream Parlour
The Elephant and Peacock
Lotus Indian Kitchen
Hickory's Smokehouse Derby
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
Cast Iron Bar & Grill
Emily's Steakhouse and Seafood Restaurant
Pizza Express Derbion
Nixon Coffee
Lorentes Spanish Tapas & Wine Bar
Costa Coffee Derbion
Factory Food Court
Derbion Food Terrace
Pizza Express Irongate
The Kitchen
Anoki
The Lamp House
Finale Thai Tapas and Dining
Family Shopping
Accommodation
The Hotel at the Derby Conference Centre
Cotels@The Millhouse Serviced Apartments
Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights
Nightingale Quarter
Leonardo Hotel Derby
Ibis Budget Derby
The Stay Company Friar Gate
The Coach House Derby
Bay Tree Apartments
Premier Inn Derby Riverlights
The Stay Company Dalby House
Pride Apartments
Sublime Stays
Premier Inn Derby City Centre
The Stay Company Derby Central
Holiday Cottages Derby
Hayeswood Lodge Luxury Accommodation
The Farmhouse at Mackworth
Morley Hayes Hotel
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