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
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Derby Riverboat Group Trips
Derby Cathedral Group Tours
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Memorable Experiences
Attractions
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill
Bluebells
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Great Northern Classics
Pickford's House
Heights of Abraham
National Tramway Museum
Letterpress Workshops
Darley Park
Midland Railway Study Centre
Alvaston Park
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Derby Cathedral
Kedleston Hall
Craftcore - The City’s First Public Ceramic Studio
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Locko Park
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Derby QUAD & Cinema
Markeaton Park
Carsington Water
Melbourne Hall & Gardens
The Children's Country House at Sudbury
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
Pride Park Stadium
Craftcore - The City’s First Public Ceramic Studio
Letterpress Workshops
Hatchet Harry's Axe Throwing
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Paradise Island Adventure Golf
Alter Rock Climbing Centre
Make Your Escape
Derby Wild Sauna
Oxygen Freejumping Derby
Kedleston Hall
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Eagle Bay Golf Sims
Take Aim Derby
Withers Gin School
Unescapable Escape Rooms
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Top Events for 2026
28
Nov
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Cathedral Quarter Ice Rink 2026
Bring the whole family into the festive spirit at Cathedral Quarter Ice Rink, back in the city centre this Christmas.
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04
Dec
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24
Oct
Assemble: Derby’s Making Festival 2026
A celebration of all things making – meet the makers and discover what you can make!
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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…
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12
Dec
We Are WHSE presents Obskür & Sidney Charles
Line-up: OBSKÜR \\ SIDNEY CHARLES \\ JOSS DEAN \\ KITTY HALL
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26
Dec
We Are WHSE presents Max Dean + Friends
Get ready for another high-energy night at Ultra Warehouse as We Are WHSE continues its cutting-edge event series with Max Dean + Friends.
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03
Sep
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Joseph Wright Rediscovered: Season Pass
As part of ‘The year of Joseph Wright’ Derby Museums invites you to a series of specially curated artist talks and lectures about the life…
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09
Oct
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Derby Folk Festival returns autumn 2026, celebrating folk music, dance, workshops and city centre community spirit.
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01
Nov
Former World champion Gary Anderson and 2021 World Champion Gerwyn Price will co headline A Night at the Darts on 1 November 2026 at…
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02
Oct
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Derby Market Hall becomes a lively German festival with music, authentic food and fun for all!
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29
Aug
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Exhibition tour – Joseph Wright: From the Shadows
Join one of our expert team for a guided tour of the Wright of Derby: From the Shadows exhibition.
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13
Nov
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Derby Book Festival will returns in 2026 with Summer and Autumn editions.
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05
Sep
The Whoovers & Derby Quad return with the East Midlands’ favourite Doctor Who fan convention for its 17th year.
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17
Oct
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Step into Haunted Derby Festival - ghostly tales, eerie legends and spine-tingling experiences around every corner.
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04
Sep
One of the world’s best-loved comedians, Jimmy Carr, brings his new show Laughs Funny to Derby.
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26
Aug
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Eco river cruises along the Derwent – with onboard café, kids’ activities & David Suchet commentary.
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10
Oct
Oktoberfest at Ultra Warehouse
Germany's biggest celebration is coming to Ultra Warehouse ! Get ready for an unforgettable experience, live music, and incredible…
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14
May
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Dracula Returns A.D.2027 - A Conference and Celebration
Step into the world of Dracula as Derby celebrates the 103rd anniversary of the historic stage debut that helped create the modern Count.
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05
Dec
Progress - Celebrating 34 Years
Celebrate 34 years of Progress, bringing together some of the DJs who helped define an era of house music.
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21
Nov
As Night Falls: The Crimson Ball
Mythic Echoes present As Night Falls: The Crimson Ball; a vampire live roleplay that combines immersive storytelling and interactive theatre…
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24
Aug
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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…
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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!
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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…
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24
Oct
2026 marks Lara Croft’s 30th anniversary, with a new game on the way and a TV series in development.
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Shopping
Eat & Drink
The Spice Lounge
The River Kitchen
Café 42
The Engine Room
Houseboat
Good Thai Derby
Bistrot Pierre
Bluebells Ice Cream Parlour
Cast Iron Bar & Grill
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
The Elephant and Peacock
Lotus Indian Kitchen
Factory Food Court
Exeter Arms
The Royal Standard
The Flowerpot
Lorentes Spanish Tapas & Wine Bar
Pizza Express Irongate
Mount Everest
Pizza Express Derbion
MoonSha
QUAD Bar & Lounge
The Old Silk Mill
Derbion Food Terrace
Accommodation
The Hotel at the Derby Conference Centre
Leonardo Hotel Derby
Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights
Cotels@The Millhouse Serviced Apartments
Nightingale Quarter
The Stay Company Dalby House
The Stay Company Friar Gate
Pride Apartments
Premier Inn Derby Riverlights
The Stay Company Derby Central
Sublime Stays
Premier Inn Derby City Centre
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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