Great for Groups
Derby is an ideal destination and base for group visits to the city and the Peak District. Explore our new Derby Group Tours with great value attractions, shopping, and group-friendly places to stay and dine. Our tourism team is happy to help you plan your itinerary.
Derby Group Tours
Group Tour of Pickford’s House
Group Tour of Derby Museum and Art Gallery
Group Tour of the Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill
Bluebells Ice Cream Parlour
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Derby Riverboat Group Trips
Derby Cathedral Group Tours
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Memorable Experiences
Attractions
Bluebells
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Great Northern Classics
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Pickford's House
Heights of Abraham
National Tramway Museum
Midland Railway Study Centre
Derby QUAD & Cinema
Alvaston Park
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Locko Park
Darley Park
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Kedleston Hall
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Letterpress Workshops
Derby Cathedral
Markeaton Park
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Haddon Hall
Wirksworth Heritage Centre
Bolsover Castle, English Heritage
Melbourne Hall & Gardens
Tours & Trails
Activities
Bluebells
Moorways Sports Village & Water Park
Derby Arena
Introduction to Track Cycling at Derby Arena
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
White Peak Distillery
Eagle Bay Golf Sims
Derby Rugby Football Club
Make Your Escape
Alter Rock Climbing Centre
Kedleston Hall
Oxygen Freejumping Derby
Take Aim Derby
Unescapable Escape Rooms
Withers Gin School
Paradise Island Adventure Golf
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Letterpress Workshops
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Hollywood Bowl Derby
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Pride Park Stadium
Top Events for 2026
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Dec
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Platinum Partner
29
Oct
Our Spooktacular Halloween event returns for another year of FANGTASTIC fun!
Platinum Partner
11
Oct
After performing his smash-hit show ‘Horizons’ to nearly half a million people across the world, Professor Brian Cox is back with his new…
Platinum Partner
07
Feb
After far too long behaving himself, Jack Whitehall is heading back on the road with a brand-new tour, Bad Influence, performing at Derby on…
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24
Jul
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Don’t miss Echo Fest at The Central Co-op County Ground - tribute acts, street food, bars & unbeatable feel-good vibes.
Platinum Partner
06
Aug
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Bloodstock 25th Anniversary 2026
Bloodstock Open Air 2026 will take place from 6–9 August 2026 at Catton Park, Derbyshire, marking the festival’s 25th anniversary.
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28
Oct
Join 16 Times World Champion, Phil “The Power” Taylor for an unforgettable evening as he takes you behind the scenes of his extraordinary…
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19
Sep
Edge-Lit makes it a dozen with its return in 2026, once again serving up a wide array of interviews, talks, workshops and more for lovers of…
Platinum Partner
23
Aug
The Darley Park Concert 2026 - Part of The Darley Park Weekender
An unforgettable evening of world-class orchestral music and film favourites in the heart of Darley Park.
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31
Oct
Darts World Champion, Luke ‘The Nuke’ Littler will Face Off in Derby against some of the best players in the world on 31st October 2026!
Platinum Partner
21
Aug
Billy Ocean with very special guest Marti Pellow - Part of The Darley Park Weekender
Derby get ready for Britain’s Caribbean King of Pop Billy Ocean with very special guest 90s heartthrob Marti Pellow.
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03
Jun
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Field to Fashion explores the complex journey of raw British fleece from flock into fibre, where people, place and purpose create the…
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27
Dec
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World Seniors Snooker - Senior British Open
World Seniors Snooker are delighted to announce the return of the Senior British Open to Vaillant Live.
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12
Jun
Step inside the chilling world of the Derby Gaol Experience and face three hours inside one of the city’s most haunted prisons.
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24
Jul
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Lara Croft: 30 Years On - From Derby to Global Icon
Celebrate 30 years of Tomb Raider - step into Lara Croft’s world as Pickford’s House transforms into Croft Manor.
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22
Aug
Enjoy a high-energy night of live music at Markeaton Park with top tribute bands to Queen, Arctic Monkeys, Blur, Muse, Pulp and Pink. Expect…
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04
Sep
If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy…one of the world’s best loved comedians, Jimmy Carr, is back on tour with…
Platinum Partner
07
Jun
The Urban Wine Festival at Electric Daisy
The Urban Wine Festival at Electric Daisy returns - 60+ wines, great food, live music. Sip, discover, enjoy.
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03
Jul
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Escape the Summer sun with a Hot Goth Summer of dark, cult cinema and gothic vibes!
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03
Jun
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Experience the charm of farm life with a relaxed small group visit in the heart of the countryside.
Platinum Partner
13
Jun
Derby goes craft crazy! Bottomless beers, cider & wine, live music & epic festival vibes at Elvaston Castle.
Platinum Partner
03
Jun
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Derby's Ram Comedy Festival is back! Enjoy a weekend of non-stop laughs from top comedians and rising stars.
Platinum Partner
24
Oct
Assemble: Derby’s Making Festival 2026
A celebration of all things making – meet the makers and discover what you can make!
Platinum Partner
17
Oct
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We warmly invite you to step into the eerie enchantment of our Haunted Derby Festival, where ghostly tales, mysterious legends and…
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Shopping
Eat & Drink
The Spice Lounge
Café 42
The Engine Room
The River Kitchen
Houseboat
Bistrot Pierre
Good Thai Derby
Bluebells Ice Cream Parlour
Lotus Indian Kitchen
Cast Iron Bar & Grill
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
The Elephant and Peacock
QUAD Bar & Lounge
The Old Silk Mill
Derbion Food Terrace
The Flowerpot
The Spirit Run Distillery & Bar
Exeter Arms
Hari Hari
The Greyhound
Pizza Express Irongate
Factory Food Court
The Royal Standard
Pizza Express Derbion
Accommodation
The Hotel at the Derby Conference Centre
Cotels@The Millhouse Serviced Apartments
Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights
Nightingale Quarter
Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Leonardo Hotel Derby
Ibis Budget Derby
The Stay Company Friar Gate
Sublime Stays
The Stay Company Dalby House
Premier Inn Derby Riverlights
Pride Apartments
The Stay Company Derby Central
Premier Inn Derby City Centre
The Farmhouse at Mackworth
The Cow Dalbury
Derby Suite of Group Tours
Our 5 group tours, all are located in Derby city centre, close to Derby’s Coach Park and easy to walk to.
If you would like to enjoy two or more tours or have a larger group, we would be delighted to help you split the group and arrange your visit with the other venues.
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This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit UK Shared Prosperity Fund: prospectus - GOV.UK
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