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 Cathedral Group Tours
Derby Riverboat Group Trips
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Memorable Experiences
Attractions
Bluebells
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Great Northern Classics
Pickford's House
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Heights of Abraham
National Tramway Museum
Darley Park
Craftcore - The City’s First Public Ceramic Studio
Kedleston Hall
Locko Park
Alvaston Park
Derby Cathedral
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Letterpress Workshops
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Markeaton Park
Midland Railway Study Centre
Derby QUAD & Cinema
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Hardwick Hall
The Children's Country House at Sudbury
Conkers at The National Forest
Tours & Trails
Activities
Bluebells
Moorways Sports Village & Water Park
Derby Arena
Introduction to Track Cycling at Derby Arena
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
White Peak Distillery
Make Your Escape
Letterpress Workshops
Derby Wild Sauna
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Craftcore - The City’s First Public Ceramic Studio
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Withers Gin School
Oxygen Freejumping Derby
Pride Park Stadium
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Paradise Island Adventure Golf
Take Aim Derby
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Derby Rugby Football Club
Alter Rock Climbing Centre
Unescapable Escape Rooms
Kedleston Hall
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Top Events for 2026
04
Dec
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Platinum Partner
19
Sep
Edge-Lit returns for its 12th year with interviews, talks, workshops and more for genre fiction fans.
Platinum Partner
24
Jul
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Lara Croft: 30 Years On - From Derby to Global Icon
Celebrate 30 years of Tomb Raider - step into Lara Croft’s world as Pickford’s House transforms into Croft Manor.
Platinum Partner
24
Jul
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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…
Platinum Partner
18
Jul
The Dinosaurs return to Derby’s Cathedral Quarter - meet Zeus T-Rex, Emily Bronty and Tank Triceratops.
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
15
Jul
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As we enter ‘The year of Wright’ explore all three of our museums and use this trail to learn about our famous artist Joseph Wright of…
Platinum Partner
04
Sep
One of the world’s best-loved comedians, Jimmy Carr, brings his new show Laughs Funny to Derby.
Platinum Partner
27
Aug
The National Space Centre StarDome - a Portable Planetarium at Derby Museum and Art Gallery
The National Space Centre StarDome – a Portable Planetarium will be at Derby Museums.
Platinum Partner
19
Sep
Invention Music Festival is a one-day, multi-venue Derby event celebrating grassroots music and independent venues.
Platinum Partner
22
Aug
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Step into Derby History Festival - where storytellers and historians bring the city’s past vividly to life.
Platinum Partner
11
Mar
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FORMAT27 biennale will explore the theme of PLAY. Across the festival we will engage with PLAY as experimentation, improvisation and rule…
Platinum Partner
28
Nov
Christmas Lights Switch On & Festive Derby Opening
Join us and celebrate the start of Festive Derby.
Platinum Partner
23
Aug
Liam Sharpe & Cover Artists Signing
Meet Liam Sharp and an incredible line-up of cover artists for Starhenge Book One & Book Two: A Kiss for Atticus.
Platinum Partner
19
Jul
Derby Caribbean Carnival returns for a full day of vibrant celebration, bringing together music, culture and community in one of the city’s…
Platinum Partner
22
Aug
JLS - Part of The Darley Park Weekender
JLS are heading to Darley Park for an 'Outta This World' Saturday night.
Platinum Partner
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.
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
22
Aug
Enjoy a high-energy night of live music at Markeaton Park with top tribute bands to Queen, Arctic Monkeys, Blur, Muse, Pulp and Pink. Expect…
Platinum Partner
23
Jul
Museum Lates: Loading… Lara Croft: 30 Years On – First Chance to See
Ahead of the official opening of Lara Croft: 30 Years On – From Derby to Global Icon join us at Pickford’s House on Thursday 23rd July for…
Platinum Partner
17
Oct
Road to Nashville Indoor Rodeo Show
After a run of sold-out shows across the UK, The Road to Nashville is bringing its country magic to Ultra Warehouse, Derby!
Platinum Partner
27
Dec
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World Seniors Snooker - Senior British Open
World Seniors Snooker are delighted to announce the return of the Senior British Open to Vaillant Live.
Platinum Partner
09
Oct
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Derby Folk Festival returns autumn 2026, celebrating folk music, dance, workshops and city centre community spirit.
Platinum Partner
15
Jul
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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
Shopping
Eat & Drink
The Spice Lounge
Good Thai Derby
Houseboat
Café 42
Bistrot Pierre
The River Kitchen
The Engine Room
Bluebells Ice Cream Parlour
Cast Iron Bar & Grill
Lotus Indian Kitchen
The Elephant and Peacock
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
Exeter Arms
Factory Food Court
The Greyhound
Carluccio’s Derby
QUAD Bar & Lounge
The Flowerpot
Derbion Food Terrace
MoonSha
Pizza Express Derbion
The Royal Standard
Hari Hari
Emily's Steakhouse and Seafood Restaurant
Accommodation
The Hotel at the Derby Conference Centre
Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights
Cotels@The Millhouse Serviced Apartments
Leonardo Hotel Derby
Nightingale Quarter
Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
The Stay Company Friar Gate
The Stay Company Derby Central
The Stay Company Dalby House
Sublime Stays
Premier Inn Derby City Centre
Pride Apartments
Premier Inn Derby Riverlights
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.
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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