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
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Bluebells
Moorways Sports Village & Waterpark
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Pickford's House
Go Ape Buxton
Great Northern Classics
Derby Arena
Heights of Abraham
Crich Tramway Village
Kedleston Hall
Alvaston Park
Sinfin Moor Park and Nature Reserve
Paradise Island Adventure Golf
Alter Rock Climbing Centre
BMX at Alvaston Park
Allestree Park Derby
Derby QUAD & Cinema
Freddy's Play Kingdom
Pride Park Stadium
Locko Park
Laser Quest Derby
Letterpress Workshops
Events for Families
28
Sep
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Murder Mystery Experience
28
Sep
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Dracula Returns To Derby – 101 years and Counting
28
Sep
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The Wombles at the Heights of Abraham
28
Sep
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Matlock Bath Illuminations
28
Sep
+ more
Nightlight Lullabies Exhibition
11
Oct
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Bluebells School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
11
Oct
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Paper Flower Making Workshop
11
Oct
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Fright Fiesta
17
Oct
Taylor Swift – Tapas & Tribute Night
18
Oct
October Half-Term at Oxygen Derby
18
Oct
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Bat Discovery Half Term Trail
18
Oct
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Spooky Tunnel at Calke
18
Oct
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Halloween Kids Paint, Clay & Craft Activities
18
Oct
Space Safari Drone Show
18
Oct
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Textile Trail
22
Oct
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'Kids Have a Go' Pottery Throwing
25
Oct
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Myths and Legends: October Half Term
25
Oct
Assemble: Derby’s Making Festival 2025
25
Oct
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Myths and Legends: October Half Term
27
Oct
+ more
Half Term Spooky Fun at The Heights of Abraham
28
Oct
Learn to Crochet
29
Oct
Family Outdoor Cinema - Hocus Pocus
29
Oct
+ more
Halloween Monster Afternoon Tea
29
Oct
+ more
Halloween Spooktacular Light Walk
Family-friendly Places to Eat
The Spice Lounge
Houseboat
Hickory's Smokehouse Derby
Café 42
The Coffee House at Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Bluebell Tea Rooms
Cast Iron Bar & Grill
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
Lotus Indian Kitchen
The Elephant and Peacock
Slug & Lettuce Derby
Starbucks Derbion
MoonSha
Finale Thai Tapas and Dining
Carluccio’s Derby
Emily's Steakhouse and Seafood Restaurant
Pizza Express Irongate
Factory Food Court
Lorentes Spanish Tapas & Wine Bar
QUAD Café Bar
Nixon Coffee
Nando's Market Place
The Forge Black Rock Steakhouse
Pizza Express Derbion
Family Shopping
Accommodation
The Hotel at the Derby Conference Centre
Nightingale Quarter
The Coach House Derby
Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights
Leonardo Hotel Derby
Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Cotels@The Millhouse Serviced Apartments
Days Inn Donington - A50
Ibis Budget Derby
Premier Inn Derby City Centre
Sublime Stays
Premier Inn Derby Riverlights
The Continental Hotel Derby
The Stay Company Derby Central
The Stay Company Mill Street
The Stay Company Lavender Row
Bay Tree Apartments
The Stay Company Friar Gate
Pride Apartments
The Stay Company Dalby House
The Farmhouse at Mackworth
Holiday Cottages Derby
Morley Hayes Hotel
Derby Mickleover BW Signature Collection by Best Western
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