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 Pickford’s House
Group Tour of Derby Museum and Art Gallery
Bluebells Ice Cream Parlour
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Derby Riverboat Group Trips
Derby Cathedral Group Tours
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Memorable Experiences
Attractions
Bluebells
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Pickford's House
Great Northern Classics
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Heights of Abraham
National Tramway Museum
Derby Cathedral
Derby QUAD & Cinema
Letterpress Workshops
Midland Railway Study Centre
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Alvaston Park
Kedleston Hall
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Darley Park
Craftcore - The City’s First Public Ceramic Studio
Markeaton Park
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Locko Park
Hardwick Hall
Haddon Hall
Chatsworth
Tours & Trails
Activities
Moorways Sports Village & Water Park
Bluebells
Introduction to Track Cycling at Derby Arena
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Derby Arena
White Peak Distillery
Craftcore - The City’s First Public Ceramic Studio
Unescapable Escape Rooms
Kedleston Hall
Make Your Escape
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Eagle Bay Golf Sims
Paradise Island Adventure Golf
Oxygen Freejumping Derby
Derby Wild Sauna
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Hollywood Bowl Derby
Derby Rugby Football Club
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Pride Park Stadium
Alter Rock Climbing Centre
Withers Gin School
Take Aim Derby
Hatchet Harry's Axe Throwing
Top Events for 2026
04
Dec
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Platinum Partner
04
Jul
Discover a secret, intimate dining room at Derby Market Hall and enjoy 3 courses of culinary wizardry.
Platinum Partner
26
Nov
Late-night indie shopping, unique gifts, fashion, festive food, drink & entertainment in one sparkling evening.
Platinum Partner
03
Jul
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Hot Goth Summer Film Festival - Festival Pass
Join us as we hide from the summer sunshine with an exciting weekend presenting some of the greatest vampire movies ever made!
Platinum Partner
23
Jun
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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
24
Oct
2026 marks Lara Croft’s 30th anniversary, with a new game on the way and a TV series in development.
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
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!
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
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
13
Nov
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Derby Book Festival will returns in 2026 with Summer and Autumn editions.
Platinum Partner
10
Jul
Held at Grand Regency Ballroom, this show transports audiences to Renaissance England with Drake, Raleigh, Shakespeare.
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
Eco river cruises along the Derwent – with onboard café, kids’ activities & David Suchet commentary.
Platinum Partner
11
Jul
Japan Fest Derby brings a celebration of Japanese culture to the city this July!
Platinum Partner
27
Jun
Explore unique shops, savour delicious treats, and enjoy the vibrant vibes of Sadler Gate!
Platinum Partner
17
Oct
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Step into Haunted Derby Festival - ghostly tales, eerie legends and spine-tingling experiences around every corner.
Platinum Partner
04
Sep
One of the world’s best-loved comedians, Jimmy Carr, brings his new show Laughs Funny to Derby.
Platinum Partner
06
Aug
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Bloodstock 25th Anniversary 2026
Bloodstock Open Air marks its 25th anniversary at Catton Park, Derbyshire with four days of metal and live music.
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
03
Jul
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Escape the Summer sun with a Hot Goth Summer of dark, cult cinema and gothic vibes!
Platinum Partner
19
Sep
Edge-Lit returns for its 12th year with interviews, talks, workshops and more for genre fiction fans.
Platinum Partner
30
Aug
RNB MANIA | Derby's R&B Festival (August)
Derby, get ready for RNB MANIA - an epic 90s & 00s R&B showcase hitting Ultra Warehouse!
Platinum Partner
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!
Platinum Partner
Shopping
Eat & Drink
The Spice Lounge
The Engine Room
Good Thai Derby
Houseboat
The River Kitchen
Bistrot Pierre
Café 42
Bluebells Ice Cream Parlour
The Elephant and Peacock
Cast Iron Bar & Grill
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
Lotus Indian Kitchen
The Flowerpot
Lorentes Spanish Tapas & Wine Bar
Exeter Arms
Carluccio’s Derby
Derbion Food Terrace
MoonSha
QUAD Bar & Lounge
Pizza Express Derbion
Emily's Steakhouse and Seafood Restaurant
The Greyhound
The Royal Standard
Pizza Express Irongate
Accommodation
The Hotel at the Derby Conference Centre
Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights
Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Cotels@The Millhouse Serviced Apartments
Nightingale Quarter
Leonardo Hotel Derby
Ibis Budget Derby
Premier Inn Derby Riverlights
The Stay Company Dalby House
The Stay Company Derby Central
Pride Apartments
Sublime Stays
Premier Inn Derby City Centre
The Stay Company Friar Gate
The Farmhouse at Mackworth
The Cow Dalbury
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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