Great for Groups
Derby welcome groups as a great place to visit and a great base to stay and explore the city and surrounding Peak District and Derbyshire.
Discover our new suite of Derby Group Tours below. Enjoy shopping, tours, great value attractions and group friendly hotels and restaurants. If you need any help with your itinerary planning, please contact tourism marketing and we'd be delighted to offer our ideas.
Derby Group Tours

Group Tour of Derby Museum and Art Gallery
Derby Museum & Art Gallery, The Strand

Group Tour of the Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Silk Mill Lane

Group Tour of Pickford’s House
Pickford's House, 41 Friar Gate

Great Northern Classics
274 – 278 Osmaston Road

Derby Riverboat Group Trips
Derby Riverboat Trips, Opposite Silk Mill

W.W. Winter
45 Midland Road

Derby Cathedral Group Tours
Derby Cathedral, 18-19 Iron Gate

Georgian Derby and Belper Tours
Bonnie Prince Charlie Statue (outside The Museum of Making)

Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Rolls-Royce Heritage Centre, Gate 5A, LDC, Wilmore Road
Memorable Experiences

Take a ride around a velodrome track at Derby Arena
Derby Arena, Royal Way, Pride Park

Track cycling session at Derby Arena
Derby Arena, Royal Way, Pride Park

Go Ape Buxton
Buxton Country Park, Pooles Cavern

Enjoy an awesome kayaking trip down the lovely River Derwent
River Derwent

Golf at Breadsall Priory
Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club, Moor Road, Morley

Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Rolls-Royce Heritage Centre, Gate 5A, LDC, Wilmore Road

Ice Cream Getaway at Bluebells
Bluebells, Brunswood Farm, Locko Road

Discover the truth in a signalling escape room experience
Make Your Escape, First Floor, Osmaston Road

Ghost Walks & Overnight Vigils
Various locations
Attractions

Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Silk Mill Lane
Bluebells
Bluebells, Brunswood Farm, Locko Road

Pickford's House
Pickford's House, 41 Friar Gate

Great Northern Classics
274 – 278 Osmaston Road

Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Derby Museum & Art Gallery, The Strand

Heights of Abraham
Matlock Bath

Crich Tramway Village
Cromford Road, Crich , Matlock

Kedleston Hall
near Quarndon

Midland Railway Study Centre
Museum of Making, Silk Mill Lane

Darley Park

The Smallprint Company Workshops
The Smallprint Co, 2-3 Friary Street

W.W. Winter
45 Midland Road

Derby Cathedral
Derby Cathedral, 18-19 Iron Gate

Derby QUAD & Cinema
Market Place, Cathedral Quarter

Georgian Derby and Belper Tours
Bonnie Prince Charlie Statue (outside The Museum of Making)

Alvaston Park
Meadow Lane

Elvaston Castle Country Park
Borrowash Road , Elvaston

Locko Park
Locko Park

Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Rolls-Royce Heritage Centre, Gate 5A, LDC, Wilmore Road

Markeaton Park
Markeaton Park

Alton Towers Resort
Alton
Conkers at The National Forest
Rawdon Road, nr Swadlincote

Chatsworth
Bakewell

Haddon Hall
Bakewell
Tours & Trails

White Peak Distillery
White Peak Distillery, Derwent Wire Works, Matlock Road, Ambergate

English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Darley Abbey Mills

Derby Brewing Co Brewery Tours
Masons Place Business Park, Nottingham Road

Georgian Derby and Belper Tours
Bonnie Prince Charlie Statue (outside The Museum of Making)

W.W. Winter
45 Midland Road

Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Rolls-Royce Heritage Centre, Gate 5A, LDC, Wilmore Road

Denby Pottery Village
Denby Pottery Village, Derby Road
Activities
Moorways Sports Village & Waterpark
Moor Lane, Allenton

Track cycling session at Derby Arena
Derby Arena, Royal Way, Pride Park

Take a ride around a velodrome track at Derby Arena
Derby Arena, Royal Way, Pride Park

Derby Arena
Derby Arena, Royal Way, Pride Park

Go Ape Buxton
Buxton Country Park, Pooles Cavern

Derbyshire County Cricket Club
The County Ground, Nottingham Road

White Peak Distillery
White Peak Distillery, Derwent Wire Works, Matlock Road, Ambergate

The Smallprint Company Workshops
The Smallprint Co, 2-3 Friary Street

Derby Brewing Co Brewery Tours
Masons Place Business Park, Nottingham Road

Derby Rugby Football Club
Haslams Lane, Darley Abbey

Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Rolls-Royce Heritage Centre, Gate 5A, LDC, Wilmore Road

Georgian Derby and Belper Tours
Bonnie Prince Charlie Statue (outside The Museum of Making)

W.W. Winter
45 Midland Road

Oxygen Freejumping Derby
Soccerdome Derby, Derwent Parade, Pride Park

Pride Park Stadium
Pride Park

Paradise Island Adventure Golf
Level 3 West Mall, Derbion Shopping Centre

Alter Rock Climbing Centre
St. James Church, Malcolm Street

Make Your Escape
Make Your Escape, First Floor, Osmaston Road

Kedleston Hall
near Quarndon

Withers Gin School
Withers Gin School, Unit 7 Mansfield Road

Hollywood Bowl Derby
Level 3 West Mall, Derbion Shopping Centre

English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Darley Abbey Mills

Unescapable Escape Rooms
25 Wardwick

Hatchet Harry's Axe Throwing
4A Albion Street
Top Events for 2025

This Christmas join Dick Whittington on his search for fame and fortune as he sets off for London where the streets are paved with gold, or…
5 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 Derby Arena, Royal Way, Pride Park
Platinum Partner

Alstom presents The Greatest Gathering -SOLD OUT
As part of this year’s Railway 200 celebrations, Alstom’s historic Derby Litchurch Lane Works will be front and centre, as it hosts the…
1 Aug 2025 - 3 Aug 2025 Alstom, Litchurch Lane,
Platinum Partner

Jason Manford is back with his brand-new live show, A Manford All Seasons, heading to Vaillant Live on the 14th November 2025.
14 Nov 2025 Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street
Platinum Partner

Get ready for Sadler Gate to SPARKLE! Enjoy tasty food, street entertainment, and a joyful celebration!
9 Aug 2025 Sadler Gate
Platinum Partner

The Derby Book Festival will be back for its 10th anniversary in 2025, with a packed programme of events for all the family.
14 Nov 2025 - 18 Nov 2025 Various Derby venues
Platinum Partner

Wet Wet Wet will bring their Autumn 2025 tour to Derby, as part of Vaillant Live's Opening Season.
28 Oct 2025 Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street
Platinum Partner

The three day music event returns on Friday with 80s Mixtape, Saturday with the Ultimate 90s and Sunday, The Darley Park Concert.
29 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 Darley Park
Platinum Partner

Level 42 will embark upon their ‘World Machine’ 40th Anniversary Tour in 2025, visiting 28 UK venues including our very own Vaillant Live.
17 Nov 2025 Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street
Platinum Partner

What do arseholes, America, apostrophes, and ageing all have in common? In Miriam Margolyes’ world, they’re the perfect material for wit,…
11 Sep 2025 Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street
Platinum Partner

TK Maxx presents Derby Summer Sessions 2025
Headline acts for Derby Summer Sessions include Simple Minds, Rag'N'Bone Man, Human League, Jess Glynne and Blossoms.
5 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 2025 Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street
Platinum Partner

Meet Dracula again with six live acts at Dubrek Studios, in a spooktacular 'Dracula Returns!' music event!
11 Jul 2025 Dubrek Studios, 67 Bridge Street
Platinum Partner

Tim Peake: Astronauts - The Quest to Explore Space
Tim will share the remarkable stories of some of his fellow astronauts and explore the spectacular evolution of space travel.
11 Oct 2025 Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street
Platinum Partner

Simple Minds - Part of TK Maxx presents Derby Summer Sessions 2025
Simple Minds will be heading to TK Maxx presents Derby Summer Sessions 2025.
8 Jul 2025 Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street
Platinum Partner

Rag N Bone Man - Part of TK Maxx presents Derby Summer Sessions 2025
Rag N Bone Man will be live at the TK Maxx presents Derby Summer Sessions 2025.
6 Jul 2025 Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street
Platinum Partner

Jess Glynne - Part of TK Maxx presents Derby Summer Sessions 2025
We're delighted that Jess Glynne is performing at Vaillant Live as part of the TK Maxx presents Derby Summer Sessions 2025!
12 Jul 2025 Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street
Platinum Partner

Baton of Hope Tour 25 - Derby and Derbyshire
The baton comes to Derby and will be carried by those affected by suicide on a powerful, purposeful route.
13 Sep 2025 Derby City Centre
Platinum Partner

Celebrating 50 golden years of the vibrant Derby Caribbean Carnival with Street performances, colour, music and festivities.
20 Jul 2025 Derby City Centre & Osmaston Park
Platinum Partner

The Whoovers & Derby QUAD are back with the East Midlands’ ultimate Doctor Who convention!
30 Aug 2025 Derby QUAD & Cinema, Market Place, Cathedral Quarter
Platinum Partner

Faithless - Part of TK Maxx presents Derby Summer Sessions 2025
Faithless are performing at Vaillant Live as part of the TK Maxx presents Derby Summer Sessions 2025 on Friday 11 July, joined by Jaguar…
11 Jul 2025 Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street
Platinum Partner

The Human League - Part of TK Maxx presents Derby Summer Sessions 2025
British synth-pop pioneers The Human League will bring their iconic electronic sound to Vaillant Live.
4 Jul 2025 Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street
Platinum Partner

UB40 ft. Ali Campbell - Part of TK Maxx presents Derby Summer Sessions 2025
We're delighted that UB40 will be performing at Vaillant Live as part of the TK Maxx presents Derby Summer Sessions 2025, featuring Ali…
13 Jul 2025 Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street
Platinum Partner

The Museum of Making at Night – Celebrating The Greatest Gathering
The Museum of Making will be opening late at night exclusively for Greatest Gathering ticket holders.
1 Aug 2025 Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Silk Mill Lane
Platinum Partner

Derby's Folk Festival returns! Enjoy a mix of concerts and lively entertainment in the heart of the city all weekend.
10 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 2025 Various Derby locations
Platinum Partner

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!
14 Jun 2025 - 30 May 2026 Pickford's House, 41 Friar Gate
Platinum Partner
Eat & Drink

The River Kitchen
Museum of Making, Silk Mill Lane

Bistrot Pierre
18 Friar Gate, Cathedral Quarter

Café 42
Derby Arena, Royal Way, Pride Park,

Bluebell Tea Rooms
Brunswood Farm, Locko Road

Cast Iron Bar & Grill
Breadsall Priory Marriott Hotel & Country Club, Moor Road, Morley

Compamigos: Eat Drink share
Mercia Marina, Findern Lane

Exeter Arms
Exeter Place

The Royal Standard
1 Derwent Street

MoonSha
4 Friary Street

The Greyhound
76 Friar Gate, Cathedral Quarter

Pizza Express Irongate
25 Irongate

The Flowerpot
19 - 25 King Street , Cathedral Quarter

Pizza Express Derbion
Level 3, Derbion

Lorentes Spanish Tapas & Wine Bar
118 Friar Gate

QUAD Café Bar
Market Place, Cathedral Quarter

Fat Cat Derby
9 Friar Gate, Cathedral Quarter

Carluccio’s Derby
Level 2, Derbion

Spice Lounge
10 Friar Gate, Cathedral Quarter

The Old Silk Mill
19 Full Street, Cathedral Quarter

Emily's Steakhouse and Seafood Restaurant
24 Monk Street North

Mount Everest
165 London Road

New Water Margin
72-74 Burton Road

The Pattenmakers Arms
4 Crown Street, Duffield

The Cock Inn, Mugginton
Junction of Bullhurst and Church Lane, Mugginton
Accommodation

The Hotel at the Derby Conference Centre
London Road

Nightingale Quarter
Hardwick House, Ha3 Bilsborrow Avenue

Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Moor Road, Morley

Cotels@The Millhouse Serviced Apartments
Brook Street

Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights
Morledge

Leonardo Hotel Derby
Saint Alkmund's Way

Days Inn Donington - A50
Service Area, Welcome Break, J1, 2 A50

Ibis Budget Derby
Etwall Road, Willington

The Stay Company Friar Gate
63 Friar Gate

Sublime Stays
Gower Street

The Continental Hotel Derby
288 Burton Road

Premier Inn Derby Riverlights
Morledge

Pride Apartments
Boyer Court, 77 Boyer St

The Stay Company Derby Central
7 Friar Gate

The Stay Company Mill Street
3 Mill Street

The Stay Company Dalby House
100 Radbourne Street

Premier Inn Derby City Centre
Full Street

The Stay Company Lavender Row
10 Lavender Row, Darley Abbey

Holiday Inn Express Derby Pride Park
Wheelwright Way, Pride Park

The Farmhouse at Mackworth
60 Ashbourne Road

The Cow Dalbury
The Green, Dalbury Lees

Derby Mickleover BW Signature Collection by Best Western
Etwall Road, Mickleover

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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