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
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Derby Riverboat Group Trips
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Memorable Experiences
Attractions
Bluebells
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Great Northern Classics
Pickford's House
Heights of Abraham
National Tramway Museum
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Locko Park
Markeaton Park
Derby QUAD & Cinema
Kedleston Hall
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Craftcore - The City’s First Public Ceramic Studio
Midland Railway Study Centre
Derby Cathedral
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Alvaston Park
Darley Park
Letterpress Workshops
The National Forest
Bolsover Castle, English Heritage
Haddon Hall
Tours & Trails
Activities
Bluebells
Moorways Sports Village & Water Park
Introduction to Track Cycling at Derby Arena
Derby Arena
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
White Peak Distillery
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Letterpress Workshops
Hatchet Harry's Axe Throwing
Alter Rock Climbing Centre
Withers Gin School
Craftcore - The City’s First Public Ceramic Studio
Oxygen Freejumping Derby
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Paradise Island Adventure Golf
Take Aim Derby
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Derby Wild Sauna
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Hollywood Bowl Derby
Eagle Bay Golf Sims
Pride Park Stadium
Make Your Escape
Top Events for 2026
04
Dec
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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.
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.
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28
Nov
Christmas Lights Switch On & Festive Derby Opening
Join us and celebrate the start of Festive Derby.
Platinum Partner
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.
Platinum Partner
19
Aug
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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.
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19
Aug
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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!
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26
Sep
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19
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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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.
Platinum Partner
02
Oct
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Derby Market Hall becomes a lively German festival with music, authentic food and fun for 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
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
19
Aug
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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…
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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
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
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…
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
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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04
Dec
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Dracula’s Bazaar: Gothmas Edition
Step into a darker kind of festive this winter at Dracula’s Bazaar: Gothmas Edition… where Christmas meets the macabre.
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19
Sep
Invention Music Festival is a one-day, multi-venue Derby event celebrating grassroots music and independent venues.
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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.
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!
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Shopping
Eat & Drink
The Spice Lounge
Café 42
The River Kitchen
Good Thai Derby
Bistrot Pierre
Houseboat
The Engine Room
Bluebells Ice Cream Parlour
The Elephant and Peacock
Cast Iron Bar & Grill
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
Lotus Indian Kitchen
Factory Food Court
Exeter Arms
MoonSha
Carluccio’s Derby
Pizza Express Derbion
The Spirit Run Distillery & Bar
Derbion Food Terrace
The Old Silk Mill
Lorentes Spanish Tapas & Wine Bar
Pizza Express Irongate
Hari Hari
Mount Everest
Accommodation
The Hotel at the Derby Conference Centre
Cotels@The Millhouse Serviced Apartments
Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights
Nightingale Quarter
Leonardo Hotel Derby
Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
The Stay Company Derby Central
Pride Apartments
Premier Inn Derby City Centre
Premier Inn Derby Riverlights
The Stay Company Dalby House
The Stay Company Friar Gate
Sublime Stays
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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