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 Derby Museum and Art Gallery
Group Tour of the Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill
Bluebells Ice Cream Parlour
Derby Brewing Co Brewery Tours
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Derby Riverboat Group Trips
Memorable Experiences
Attractions
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Bluebells
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Great Northern Classics
Pickford's House
Heights of Abraham
National Tramway Museum
Letterpress Workshops
Derby Cathedral
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Derby QUAD & Cinema
Alvaston Park
Markeaton Park
Kedleston Hall
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Midland Railway Study Centre
Locko Park
Darley Park
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Haddon Hall
The Children's Country House at Sudbury
The National Forest
Calke Abbey
Tours & Trails
Activities
Bluebells
Moorways Sports Village & Water Park
Introduction to Track Cycling at Derby Arena
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Derby Arena
White Peak Distillery
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Withers Gin School
Alter Rock Climbing Centre
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Paradise Island Adventure Golf
Kedleston Hall
Pride Park Stadium
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Derby Rugby Football Club
Hatchet Harry's Axe Throwing
Make Your Escape
Letterpress Workshops
Hollywood Bowl Derby
Go Ape Buxton
Unescapable Escape Rooms
Derby Brewing Co Brewery Tours
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Top Events for 2026
04
Dec
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Platinum Partner
13
Jun
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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!
Platinum Partner
07
Jun
The Urban Wine Festival at Electric Daisy
The Urban Wine Festival at Electric Daisy returns - 60+ wines, great food, live music. Sip, discover, enjoy.
Platinum Partner
31
Oct
Darts World Champion, Luke ‘The Nuke’ Littler will Face Off in Derby against some of the best players in the world on 31st October 2026!
Platinum Partner
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…
Platinum Partner
18
Apr
Flo Skatepark Opening Jam, 18 April. Vert lessons, Bowl & Vert Jams , best trick, prizes + open street course skating all day.
Platinum Partner
25
Apr
Join us for a full day of fashion shows, beauty experiences, giveaways, and exclusive offers from your favourite brands at Derbion.
Platinum Partner
14
May
Museum Lates: The Letters of Bram Stoker with Dacre Stoker
To celebrate ‘Derby Dracula Day’, The Derby Dracula CIC and Derby Museums present a series of events celebrating Derby’s place in the…
Platinum Partner
16
Apr
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Field to Fashion explores the complex journey of raw British fleece from flock into fibre, where people, place and purpose create the…
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
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…
Platinum Partner
26
Nov
Expect late‑night shopping from our fab indie businesses, unique gifts, fashion, festive treats, plus delicious food, drink, and…
Platinum Partner
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,…
Platinum Partner
15
May
The Derby Dracula Audio Tour Launch
Discover Dracula’s Derby roots on this free audio tour - by Derby Dracula CIC with local partners.
Platinum Partner
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.
Platinum Partner
09
May
Don’t miss the Spring Market on Sadler Gate - discover unique artisan stalls, local eats, and live 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
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…
Platinum Partner
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…
Platinum Partner
22
May
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Derby Book Festival will returns in 2026 with Summer and Autumn editions.
Platinum Partner
26
Sep
Derby Feste brings the streets alive with dance, theatre, circus, parkour, and stunning aerial shows!
Platinum Partner
29
Oct
Our Spooktacular Halloween event returns for another year of FANGTASTIC fun!
Platinum Partner
19
Sep
Edge-Lit makes it a dozen with its return in 2026, once again serving up a wide array of interviews, talks, workshops and more for lovers of…
Platinum Partner
03
May
RNB MANIA | Derby's R&B Festival
Get ready for RNB MANIA at Ultra Warehouse, Derby – 7 hours of 90s & 00s R&B, huge hits, and non-stop nostalgia!
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Shopping
Eat & Drink
The Spice Lounge
Good Thai Derby
Café 42
The River Kitchen
Bistrot Pierre
The Engine Room
Houseboat
Bluebells Ice Cream Parlour
Cast Iron Bar & Grill
Lotus Indian Kitchen
The Elephant and Peacock
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
The Greyhound
The Flowerpot
Mount Everest
Factory Food Court
Derbion Food Terrace
The Old Silk Mill
Lorentes Spanish Tapas & Wine Bar
Pizza Express Derbion
Pizza Express Irongate
QUAD Bar & Lounge
Exeter Arms
The Spirit Run Distillery & Bar
Accommodation
The Hotel at the Derby Conference Centre
Nightingale Quarter
Cotels@The Millhouse Serviced Apartments
Leonardo Hotel Derby
Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights
Ibis Budget Derby
The Stay Company Friar Gate
Pride Apartments
Premier Inn Derby Riverlights
Sublime Stays
The Stay Company Derby Central
The Stay Company Dalby House
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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