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 Riverboat Group Trips
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Derby Cathedral Group Tours
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
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
National Tramway Museum
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Letterpress Workshops
Derby Cathedral
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Derby QUAD & Cinema
Midland Railway Study Centre
Craftcore - The City’s First Public Ceramic Studio
Darley Park
Markeaton Park
Alvaston Park
Kedleston Hall
Locko Park
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Hardwick Hall
Mercia Marina
Haddon Hall
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
Withers Gin School
Eagle Bay Golf Sims
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Craftcore - The City’s First Public Ceramic Studio
Letterpress Workshops
Paradise Island Adventure Golf
Unescapable Escape Rooms
Kedleston Hall
Alter Rock Climbing Centre
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Hatchet Harry's Axe Throwing
Derby Wild Sauna
Make Your Escape
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Pride Park Stadium
Hollywood Bowl Derby
Top Events for 2026
28
Nov
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Cathedral Quarter Ice Rink 2026
Bring the whole family into the festive spirit at Cathedral Quarter Ice Rink, back in the city centre this Christmas.
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04
Dec
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12
Sep
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DEKA FIT returns to Derby Arena - an intense fitness event of functional challenges and endurance.
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29
Oct
Our Spooktacular Halloween event returns for another year of FANGTASTIC fun!
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04
Aug
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Wright of Derby: From the Shadows
Discover Wright of Derby’s ‘Candlelight’ masterpieces – drama, intrigue, and sublime art in From the Shadows!
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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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31
Oct
Darts World Champion Luke ‘The Nuke’ Littler takes on the world’s best in a thrilling Derby showdown.
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14
Oct
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Derby Heritage Beer Festival 2026
Derby Market Hall hosts the Derby Heritage Beer Festival for the first time this Autumn.
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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.
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04
Sep
One of the world’s best-loved comedians, Jimmy Carr, brings his new show Laughs Funny to Derby.
Platinum Partner
02
Oct
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Derby Market Hall becomes a lively German festival with music, authentic food and fun for all!
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
19
Sep
Edge-Lit returns for its 12th year with interviews, talks, workshops and more for genre fiction fans.
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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!
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26
Sep
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30
Oct
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Join us this Hallowe’en weekend at QUAD for three days of talks and author interviews exploring the darker side!
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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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05
Aug
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Eco river cruises along the Derwent – with onboard café, kids’ activities & David Suchet commentary.
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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.
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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04
Aug
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Lara Croft: 30 Years On – Cosplay Days
As part of the ‘Lara Croft: 30 Years On’ exhibition, we’re inviting fans and enthusiasts alike to explore Pickfords’ House in costume and…
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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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14
May
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Dracula Returns A.D.2027 - A Conference and Celebration
Step into the world of Dracula as Derby celebrates the 103rd anniversary of the historic stage debut that helped create the modern Count.
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12
Dec
We Are WHSE presents Obskür & Sidney Charles
Line-up: OBSKÜR \\ SIDNEY CHARLES \\ JOSS DEAN \\ KITTY HALL
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Shopping
Eat & Drink
The Spice Lounge
Bistrot Pierre
Good Thai Derby
The River Kitchen
Café 42
The Engine Room
Houseboat
Bluebells Ice Cream Parlour
Lotus Indian Kitchen
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
Cast Iron Bar & Grill
The Elephant and Peacock
Exeter Arms
Factory Food Court
MoonSha
The Old Silk Mill
Pizza Express Irongate
Hari Hari
The Flowerpot
Emily's Steakhouse and Seafood Restaurant
QUAD Bar & Lounge
Pizza Express Derbion
The Royal Standard
The Spirit Run Distillery & Bar
Accommodation
The Hotel at the Derby Conference Centre
Cotels@The Millhouse Serviced Apartments
Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Leonardo Hotel Derby
Nightingale Quarter
Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights
The Stay Company Dalby House
Pride Apartments
The Stay Company Friar Gate
The Stay Company Derby Central
Premier Inn Derby Riverlights
Sublime Stays
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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