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 the Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill
Group Tour of Derby Museum and Art Gallery
Group Tour of Pickford’s House
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Derby Brewing Co Brewery Tours
Derby Riverboat Group Trips
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Memorable Experiences
Attractions
Bluebells
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Great Northern Classics
Pickford's House
Heights of Abraham
Crich Tramway Village
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Derby Cathedral
Locko Park
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Darley Park
Midland Railway Study Centre
Alvaston Park
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Kedleston Hall
Derby QUAD & Cinema
Markeaton Park
Letterpress Workshops
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Alton Towers Resort
Carsington Water
Bolsover Castle, English Heritage
Wirksworth Heritage Centre
Tours & Trails
Activities
Moorways Sports Village & Water Park
Bluebells
Derby Arena
Introduction to Track Cycling at Derby Arena
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
White Peak Distillery
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Make Your Escape
Go Ape Buxton
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Paradise Island Adventure Golf
Unescapable Escape Rooms
Alter Rock Climbing Centre
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Letterpress Workshops
Oxygen Freejumping Derby
Pride Park Stadium
Hollywood Bowl Derby
Derby Brewing Co Brewery Tours
Derby Rugby Football Club
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Kedleston Hall
Withers Gin School
Top Events for 2026
04
Dec
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27
Feb
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The UK Ghost Story Festival returns for 2026, with a new weekend and an exciting new home!
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13
Feb
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Dracula Returns To Derby – 101 years and Counting
Explore 100 years of Dracula in Derby - rare items from Stoker, The Dracula Society & Hammer. A must for vampire fans!
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24
May
Following a run of hugely successful, sell-out shows, The Road to Nashville is coming to Derby!
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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.
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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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18
Apr
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Experience the charm of farm life with a relaxed small group visit in the heart of the countryside.
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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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11
Jul
Japan Fest is back in 2026! Japan Fest is taking over the building on Saturday 11th July with a range of film screenings, Martial Arts…
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13
Jun
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Wright of Derby: From the Shadows
Explore Wright of Derby’s ‘candlelight’ paintings – drama, discovery & sublime art in From the Shadows.
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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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19
Jul
Feel the rhythm! Derby Caribbean Carnival hits the streets with colour, culture and big Carnival vibes.
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21
Feb
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Our very first Adults-Only Lambing Nights of the year are finally arriving, and we cannot wait to welcome you to Bluebell Dairy for a brand…
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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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13
Jun
Join us for Derby Craft Brew Festival on Saturday 13 June 2026 at Elvaston Castle.
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29
Oct
Our Spooktacular Halloween event returns for another year of FANGTASTIC fun!
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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…
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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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22
Aug
JLS - Part of The Darley Park Weekender
JLS are heading to Darley Park for an 'Outta This World' Saturday night.
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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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Shopping
Eat & Drink
The Spice Lounge
Bistrot Pierre
The River Kitchen
Houseboat
Café 42
The Engine Room
Bluebell Tea Rooms
The Elephant and Peacock
Cast Iron Bar & Grill
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
Lotus Indian Kitchen
Lorentes Spanish Tapas & Wine Bar
Exeter Arms
QUAD Bar & Lounge
Carluccio’s Derby
Emily's Steakhouse and Seafood Restaurant
The Royal Standard
Pizza Express Derbion
Pizza Express Irongate
Mount Everest
Factory Food Court
The Greyhound
The Flowerpot
The Old Silk Mill
Accommodation
The Hotel at the Derby Conference Centre
Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Leonardo Hotel Derby
Cotels@The Millhouse Serviced Apartments
Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights
Nightingale Quarter
Ibis Budget Derby
The Stay Company Friar Gate
The Stay Company Derby Central
The Stay Company Dalby House
Sublime Stays
Premier Inn Derby Riverlights
Pride Apartments
Premier Inn Derby City Centre
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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