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 the Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill
Group Tour of Derby Museum and Art Gallery
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Derby Brewing Co Brewery Tours
Derby Cathedral Group Tours
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Derby Riverboat Group Trips
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
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
Crich Tramway Village
Letterpress Workshops
Derby Cathedral
Locko Park
Markeaton Park
Kedleston Hall
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Darley Park
Derby QUAD & Cinema
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Midland Railway Study Centre
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Alvaston Park
Carsington Water
Alton Towers Resort
The National Forest
The Children's Country House at Sudbury
Tours & Trails
Activities
Moorways Sports Village & Water Park
Bluebells
Introduction to Track Cycling at Derby Arena
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Derby Arena
White Peak Distillery
Hollywood Bowl Derby
Derby Brewing Co Brewery Tours
Hatchet Harry's Axe Throwing
Derby Rugby Football Club
Withers Gin School
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Unescapable Escape Rooms
Paradise Island Adventure Golf
Make Your Escape
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Go Ape Buxton
Pride Park Stadium
Letterpress Workshops
Kedleston Hall
Oxygen Freejumping Derby
Alter Rock Climbing Centre
Top Events for 2026
04
Dec
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Platinum Partner
27
Feb
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The UK Ghost Story Festival returns for 2026, with a new weekend and an exciting new home!
Platinum Partner
25
Jul
The Year of Wright: Life Drawing at Derby Museums (July)
As part of The Year of Wright, our popular Life Drawing Classes return to The Wardwick at Derby Museum and Art Gallery, a celebration of all…
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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…
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09
Oct
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Derby Folk Festival returns in autumn 2026, bringing a rich celebration of folk music, dance, workshops and community spirit to the heart of…
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03
May
Local music company RatCat and Derby LIVE present Derby Unplugged — a musical celebration bringing the city’s best up-and-coming bands to…
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21
Mar
Psychic Dancehall Festival 2026
Psychic Dancehall Festival returns to Derby for 2026 with Pye Corner Audio and Haiku Salut leading the first wave announcement.
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22
Aug
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Come and discover our Derby History Festival, where storytellers, historians and passionate local experts come together to bring the city’s…
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23
Apr
Blue come to Vaillant Live on the 23rd April 2026 as part of their 25th Anniversary tour, this is set to be in an incredible show of…
Platinum Partner
28
Feb
It's the UK's biggest Bassline Tour featuring the Sound of Bassline & Cru2! Bassline Ravers are you ready?! This is going to be history in…
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24
Jul
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Family-friendly outdoor festival packed with iconic tribute acts, street food, bars and feel good vibes at The Central Co-op County Ground,…
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05
Sep
The Whoovers in association with Derby QUAD are delighted to bring the East Midlands favourite convention for fans of the BBC’s Doctor Who,…
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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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28
May
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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.
Platinum Partner
21
Mar
Darkness In The Fields Film Festival 2026
As folk horror’s resurgence continues, DARKNESS IN THE FIELDS returns for its third film festival, gathering together an exciting array of…
Platinum Partner
26
Nov
Expect late‑night shopping from our fab indie businesses, unique gifts, fashion, festive treats, plus delicious food, drink, and…
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27
Feb
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Derby Dracula Presents… Dracula’s Bazaar! Join us at QUAD, Derby, for a weekend of alternative delights.
Platinum Partner
24
May
Following a run of hugely successful, sell-out shows, The Road to Nashville is coming to Derby!
Platinum Partner
25
Apr
The Year of Wright: Life Drawing at Derby Museums (April)
As part of The Year of Wright, our popular Life Drawing Classes return to The Wardwick at Derby Museum and Art Gallery, a celebration of all…
Platinum Partner
29
Oct
Our Spooktacular Halloween event returns for another year of FANGTASTIC fun!
Platinum Partner
18
Apr
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Experience the charm of farm life with a relaxed small group visit in the heart of the countryside.
Platinum Partner
28
Feb
Paul Cowland Hosts an Audience with Simon Gregson
Coronation Street Legend and Petrol head Simon Gregson comes to Derby!
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12
Sep
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Located in the heart of Derby, DEKA FIT returns to Derby Arena for a second year.
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Shopping
Eat & Drink
The Spice Lounge
The River Kitchen
Bistrot Pierre
Houseboat
The Engine Room
Café 42
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
Cast Iron Bar & Grill
The Elephant and Peacock
Lotus Indian Kitchen
Bluebell Tea Rooms
Lorentes Spanish Tapas & Wine Bar
MoonSha
Pizza Express Irongate
QUAD Bar & Lounge
Emily's Steakhouse and Seafood Restaurant
Factory Food Court
Carluccio’s Derby
Exeter Arms
The Old Silk Mill
Mount Everest
The Greyhound
Pizza Express Derbion
The Spirit Run Distillery & Bar
Accommodation
The Hotel at the Derby Conference Centre
Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights
Cotels@The Millhouse Serviced Apartments
Nightingale Quarter
Leonardo Hotel Derby
Ibis Budget Derby
Premier Inn Derby City Centre
Premier Inn Derby Riverlights
Sublime Stays
The Stay Company Derby Central
The Stay Company Friar Gate
Pride Apartments
The Stay Company Dalby House
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.
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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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