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 the Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill
Group Tour of Derby Museum and Art Gallery
Bluebells Ice Cream Parlour
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Derby Riverboat Group Trips
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Derby Cathedral Group Tours
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
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
National Tramway Museum
Midland Railway Study Centre
Locko Park
Derby Cathedral
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Kedleston Hall
Darley Park
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Derby QUAD & Cinema
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Markeaton Park
Letterpress Workshops
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Alvaston Park
Wirksworth Heritage Centre
Carsington Water
Melbourne Hall & Gardens
Renishaw Hall & Gardens
Tours & Trails
Activities
Bluebells
Moorways Sports Village & Water Park
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Introduction to Track Cycling at Derby Arena
Derby Arena
White Peak Distillery
Kedleston Hall
Oxygen Freejumping Derby
Hollywood Bowl Derby
Eagle Bay Golf Sims
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Withers Gin School
Letterpress Workshops
Paradise Island Adventure Golf
Unescapable Escape Rooms
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Pride Park Stadium
Make Your Escape
Alter Rock Climbing Centre
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Derby Rugby Football Club
Hatchet Harry's Axe Throwing
Top Events for 2026
04
Dec
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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
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
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
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
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
11
Jul
Japan Fest is back in 2026! Japan Fest is taking over the building on Saturday 11th July with a range of film screenings, Martial Arts…
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
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
16
May
Looking for the best bingo party near you? Get ready for an unforgettable night out in Derby at the bingo rave - a show like you’ve never…
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
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
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
13
May
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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
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
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
22
May
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Derby Book Festival will returns in 2026 with Summer and Autumn editions.
Platinum Partner
21
Aug
Billy Ocean with very special guest Marti Pellow - Part of The Darley Park Weekender
Derby get ready for Britain’s Caribbean King of Pop Billy Ocean with very special guest 90s heartthrob Marti Pellow.
Platinum Partner
29
Oct
Our Spooktacular Halloween event returns for another year of FANGTASTIC fun!
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
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
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
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
26
Nov
Expect late‑night shopping from our fab indie businesses, unique gifts, fashion, festive treats, plus delicious food, drink, and…
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Shopping
Eat & Drink
The Spice Lounge
Bistrot Pierre
The River Kitchen
The Engine Room
Café 42
Houseboat
Good Thai Derby
Bluebells Ice Cream Parlour
Cast Iron Bar & Grill
Lotus Indian Kitchen
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
The Elephant and Peacock
The Old Silk Mill
The Flowerpot
Emily's Steakhouse and Seafood Restaurant
Pizza Express Derbion
QUAD Bar & Lounge
Carluccio’s Derby
The Greyhound
Pizza Express Irongate
The Royal Standard
Mount Everest
Hari Hari
Exeter Arms
Accommodation
The Hotel at the Derby Conference Centre
Leonardo Hotel Derby
Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Nightingale Quarter
Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights
Cotels@The Millhouse Serviced Apartments
Ibis Budget Derby
Premier Inn Derby Riverlights
The Stay Company Friar Gate
Sublime Stays
Pride Apartments
The Stay Company Dalby House
Premier Inn Derby City Centre
The Stay Company Derby Central
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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