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 Derby Museum and Art Gallery
Group Tour of the Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill
Group Tour of Pickford’s House
Bluebells Ice Cream Parlour
Derby Cathedral Group Tours
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
17
Sep
+ more
W. W. Winter Heritage Open Days
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Memorable Experiences
Attractions
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill
Bluebells
Great Northern Classics
Pickford's House
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Heights of Abraham
National Tramway Museum
Markeaton Park
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Craftcore - The City’s First Public Ceramic Studio
Alvaston Park
Kedleston Hall
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Derby QUAD & Cinema
Locko Park
Midland Railway Study Centre
Darley Park
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Letterpress Workshops
Derby Cathedral
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Alton Towers Resort
Gulliver's Kingdom
Conkers at The National Forest
Tours & Trails
Activities
Bluebells
Moorways Sports Village & Water Park
Derby Arena
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Introduction to Track Cycling at Derby Arena
White Peak Distillery
Alter Rock Climbing Centre
Letterpress Workshops
Hatchet Harry's Axe Throwing
Derby Rugby Football Club
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Eagle Bay Golf Sims
Kedleston Hall
Take Aim Derby
Craftcore - The City’s First Public Ceramic Studio
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Unescapable Escape Rooms
Derby Wild Sauna
Hollywood Bowl Derby
Oxygen Freejumping Derby
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Pride Park Stadium
Paradise Island Adventure Golf
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Top Events for 2026
28
Nov
+ more
Cathedral Quarter Ice Rink 2026
Bring the whole family to Cathedral Quarter Ice Rink this Christmas - festive fun on ice for all ages.
Platinum Partner
28
Nov
Christmas Lights Switch On & Festive Derby Opening
Join Festive Derby as Christmas lights switch on in the city centre with free entertainment & lantern parade!
Platinum Partner
04
Dec
+ more
Mirror, mirror… Snow White returns in a dazzling festive panto - full of sparkle, slapstick and wickedly good fun.
Platinum Partner
03
Dec
+ more
The Lost Boys: A Christmas Carol
Scrooge: A Christmas Dinner returns to The Old Bell Hotel - back by popular demand, a sell-out festive experience.
Platinum Partner
21
Nov
Garage Republic is coming to Derby this November! Huge headliners, 1 insane venue - you don't want to miss this!
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
24
Oct
+ more
Bluebells School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Get ready for a spellbinding Halloween at Bluebells School of Witchcraft and Wizardry!
Platinum Partner
28
Oct
Handel and Bach: A Baroque Celebration
Come and experience the Orchestra of the East Midlands under the magnificent installation ‘Helios’.
Platinum Partner
26
Sep
A.I.Thentic - Part of Derby Feste 2026
Set on a 20 meter high moving stage, A.I.Thentic merges circus, dance, and narrative to ask: If you can’t tell the difference between human…
Platinum Partner
20
Oct
+ more
A 7-metre sun model will light up Derby Cathedral this autumn, marking the start of its centenary celebrations.
Platinum Partner
06
Nov
+ more
Derby’s biggest fireworks display returns this November at The OurCoop County Ground.
Platinum Partner
21
Nov
+ more
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2026
The Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award celebrates the very best in contemporary portraiture and is one of the most important…
Platinum Partner
03
Oct
We Are WHSE Presents: TeeDee + More
Sheffield sensation TeeDee heads to Ultra Warehouse this October as part of WHSE SZN 002. More acts to be announced soon!
Platinum Partner
17
Oct
Road to Nashville Indoor Rodeo Show
After sold-out UK shows, The Road to Nashville brings its country magic to Ultra Warehouse!
Platinum Partner
19
Sep
Edge-Lit returns for its 12th year with interviews, talks, workshops and more for genre fiction fans.
Platinum Partner
01
Nov
Former World champion Gary Anderson and 2021 World Champion Gerwyn Price will co headline A Night at the Darts on 1 November 2026 at…
Platinum Partner
17
Oct
+ more
Step into Haunted Derby Festival - ghostly tales, eerie legends and spine-tingling experiences around every corner.
Platinum Partner
26
Dec
We Are WHSE presents Max Dean + Friends
Get ready for another high-energy night at Ultra Warehouse as We Are WHSE continues its cutting-edge event series with Max Dean + Friends.
Platinum Partner
13
Nov
+ more
Derby Book Festival will returns in 2026 with Summer and Autumn editions.
Platinum Partner
10
Oct
Oktoberfest at Ultra Warehouse
Germany’s biggest celebration lands at Ultra Warehouse - beer, live music, epic energy and unforgettable entertainment.
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
Nov
Featuring 50 Piece Orchestra and Vocalists performing all your favourite 80s hits!
Platinum Partner
02
Oct
+ more
Derby Market Hall becomes a lively German festival with music, authentic food and fun for all!
Platinum Partner
26
Nov
Late-night indie shopping, unique gifts, fashion, festive food, drink & entertainment in one sparkling evening.
Platinum Partner
Shopping
Eat & Drink
The Spice Lounge
Houseboat
Café 42
The Engine Room
The River Kitchen
Bistrot Pierre
Good Thai Derby
Bluebells Ice Cream Parlour
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
Cast Iron Bar & Grill
Lotus Indian Kitchen
The Elephant and Peacock
Exeter Arms
Factory Food Court
Lorentes Spanish Tapas & Wine Bar
The Royal Standard
Emily's Steakhouse and Seafood Restaurant
The Spirit Run Distillery & Bar
Carluccio’s Derby
The Greyhound
Derbion Food Terrace
The Flowerpot
Pizza Express Irongate
Pizza Express Derbion
Accommodation
The Hotel at the Derby Conference Centre
Nightingale Quarter
Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights
Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Cotels@The Millhouse Serviced Apartments
Leonardo Hotel Derby
The Stay Company Dalby House
The Stay Company Friar Gate
The Stay Company Derby Central
Pride Apartments
Premier Inn Derby City Centre
Premier Inn Derby Riverlights
Sublime Stays
The Cow Dalbury
The Farmhouse at Mackworth
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.
Articles & Guides
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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