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
Derby Riverboat Group Trips
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Derby Cathedral Group Tours
Memorable Experiences
Attractions
Bluebells
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Great Northern Classics
Pickford's House
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Heights of Abraham
National Tramway Museum
Darley Park
Markeaton Park
Alvaston Park
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Derby QUAD & Cinema
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Kedleston Hall
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Letterpress Workshops
Locko Park
Craftcore - The City’s First Public Ceramic Studio
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Midland Railway Study Centre
Derby Cathedral
Calke Abbey
Haddon Hall
Renishaw Hall & Gardens
Tours & Trails
Activities
Bluebells
Moorways Sports Village & Water Park
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Derby Arena
Introduction to Track Cycling at Derby Arena
White Peak Distillery
Unescapable Escape Rooms
Oxygen Freejumping Derby
Kedleston Hall
Pride Park Stadium
Hollywood Bowl Derby
Make Your Escape
Take Aim Derby
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Hatchet Harry's Axe Throwing
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Derby Wild Sauna
Alter Rock Climbing Centre
Withers Gin School
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Letterpress Workshops
Eagle Bay Golf Sims
Craftcore - The City’s First Public Ceramic Studio
Top Events for 2026
04
Dec
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29
Oct
Our Spooktacular Halloween event returns for another year of FANGTASTIC fun!
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25
Jun
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As we enter ‘The year of Wright’ explore all three of our museums and use this trail to learn about our famous artist Joseph Wright of…
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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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03
Jul
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Dracula’s Bazaar: Alternative Market
Dracula’s Bazaar returns to Derby Quad for Hot Goth Summer - gothic traders, art, fashion & dark delights await.
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31
Oct
Darts World Champion Luke ‘The Nuke’ Littler takes on the world’s best in a thrilling Derby showdown.
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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.
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19
Sep
A new multi-venue festival hits Derby this September, filling top independent venues with live music all day.
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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.
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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…
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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!
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02
Oct
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Craft Beers, Wines and Spirit Festivals
Experience Derby’s Craft Beers, Wine & Spirits Festival - top brewers, vintners & distillers showcase their finest!
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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…
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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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27
Jun
Explore unique shops, savour delicious treats, and enjoy the vibrant vibes of Sadler Gate!
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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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03
Jul
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Escape the Summer sun with a Hot Goth Summer of dark, cult cinema and gothic vibes!
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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.
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22
Aug
JLS - Part of The Darley Park Weekender
JLS are heading to Darley Park for an 'Outta This World' Saturday night.
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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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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!
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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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26
Sep
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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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Shopping
Eat & Drink
The Spice Lounge
The River Kitchen
Café 42
Good Thai Derby
Bistrot Pierre
Houseboat
The Engine Room
Bluebells Ice Cream Parlour
The Elephant and Peacock
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
Cast Iron Bar & Grill
Lotus Indian Kitchen
Mount Everest
Emily's Steakhouse and Seafood Restaurant
Carluccio’s Derby
Exeter Arms
The Royal Standard
The Spirit Run Distillery & Bar
Factory Food Court
Hari Hari
The Old Silk Mill
Pizza Express Irongate
MoonSha
Derbion Food Terrace
Accommodation
The Hotel at the Derby Conference Centre
Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights
Leonardo Hotel Derby
Cotels@The Millhouse Serviced Apartments
Nightingale Quarter
Ibis Budget Derby
Sublime Stays
The Stay Company Dalby House
Pride Apartments
Premier Inn Derby City Centre
The Stay Company Friar Gate
The Stay Company Derby Central
Premier Inn Derby Riverlights
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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