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
Group Tour of the Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill
Group Tour of Pickford’s House
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Derby Brewing Co Brewery Tours
Derby Cathedral Group Tours
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Derby Riverboat Group Trips
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
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
Crich Tramway Village
Alvaston Park
Markeaton Park
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Letterpress Workshops
Derby QUAD & Cinema
Derby Cathedral
Midland Railway Study Centre
Locko Park
Kedleston Hall
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Darley Park
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Chatsworth
Carsington Water
The National Forest
Wirksworth Heritage Centre
Tours & Trails
Activities
Moorways Sports Village & Water Park
Derby Arena
Introduction to Track Cycling at Derby Arena
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
White Peak Distillery
Oxygen Freejumping Derby
Withers Gin School
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Pride Park Stadium
Go Ape Buxton
Alter Rock Climbing Centre
Letterpress Workshops
Derby Brewing Co Brewery Tours
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Hollywood Bowl Derby
Kedleston Hall
Make Your Escape
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Unescapable Escape Rooms
Derby Rugby Football Club
Paradise Island Adventure Golf
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Hatchet Harry's Axe Throwing
Top Events for 2026
04
Dec
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Platinum Partner
21
Mar
Murder Trial Tonight IV - Death of a Landlord
Step inside this immersive true-crime experience and deliver the verdict yourself.
Platinum Partner
05
Sep
The Whoovers in association with Derby QUAD are delighted to bring the East Midlands favourite convention for fans of the BBC’s Doctor Who,…
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
24
May
Following a run of hugely successful, sell-out shows, The Road to Nashville is coming to Derby!
Platinum Partner
28
May
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Platinum Partner
06
Jun
A year of celebrations will run from 2026 to 2027 to mark two significant anniversaries: the 50th anniversary of the Derby-Osnabrück…
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
09
Oct
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Derby Folk Festival returns in autumn 2026, bringing a rich celebration of folk music, dance, workshops and community spirit to the heart of…
Platinum Partner
21
Mar
Psychic Dancehall Festival 2026
Psychic Dancehall Festival returns to Derby for 2026 with Pye Corner Audio and Haiku Salut leading the first wave announcement.
Platinum Partner
14
Mar
We Are WHSE Presents: Rossi + More
House heavyweight Rossi takes over We Are WHSE in March 2026 as part of its unstoppable 25/26 season.
Platinum Partner
27
Feb
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The UK Ghost Story Festival returns for 2026, with a new weekend and an exciting new home!
Platinum Partner
25
Apr
The Year of Wright: Life Drawing at Derby Museums (April)
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
12
Sep
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Located in the heart of Derby, DEKA FIT returns to Derby Arena for a second year.
Platinum Partner
14
Mar
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Joseph Wright of Derby: Life on Paper
An exhibition exploring the life and work of one of Britain’s best loved artists.
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
28
Mar
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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
24
Oct
2026 marks Lara Croft’s 30th anniversary, with a new game on the way and a TV series in development.
Platinum Partner
24
Jan
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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!
Platinum Partner
21
Mar
Darkness In The Fields Film Festival 2026
As folk horror’s resurgence continues, DARKNESS IN THE FIELDS returns for its third film festival, gathering together an exciting array of…
Platinum Partner
22
Aug
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Come and discover our Derby History Festival, where storytellers, historians and passionate local experts come together to bring the city’s…
Platinum Partner
28
Feb
Paul Cowland Hosts an Audience with Simon Gregson
Coronation Street Legend and Petrol head Simon Gregson comes to Derby!
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Shopping
Eat & Drink
The Spice Lounge
Bistrot Pierre
The Engine Room
Café 42
The River Kitchen
Houseboat
The Elephant and Peacock
Bluebell Tea Rooms
Lotus Indian Kitchen
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
Cast Iron Bar & Grill
Exeter Arms
QUAD Bar & Lounge
Pizza Express Irongate
The Spirit Run Distillery & Bar
MoonSha
Mount Everest
Emily's Steakhouse and Seafood Restaurant
The Royal Standard
The Flowerpot
Lorentes Spanish Tapas & Wine Bar
The Old Silk Mill
Pizza Express Derbion
Factory Food Court
Accommodation
The Hotel at the Derby Conference Centre
Nightingale Quarter
Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights
Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Leonardo Hotel Derby
Cotels@The Millhouse Serviced Apartments
Ibis Budget Derby
The Stay Company Dalby House
The Stay Company Derby Central
Premier Inn Derby Riverlights
Premier Inn Derby City Centre
Sublime Stays
The Stay Company Friar Gate
Pride Apartments
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.
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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