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 Derby Museum and Art Gallery
Group Tour of the Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill
Bluebells Ice Cream Parlour
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Derby Riverboat Group Trips
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
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
Kedleston Hall
Darley Park
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Midland Railway Study Centre
Letterpress Workshops
Derby Cathedral
Locko Park
Markeaton Park
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Derby QUAD & Cinema
Alvaston Park
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Bolsover Castle, English Heritage
Gulliver's Kingdom
Wirksworth Heritage Centre
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
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Alter Rock Climbing Centre
Eagle Bay Golf Sims
Make Your Escape
Hollywood Bowl Derby
Oxygen Freejumping Derby
Kedleston Hall
Letterpress Workshops
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Derby Rugby Football Club
Paradise Island Adventure Golf
Unescapable Escape Rooms
Hatchet Harry's Axe Throwing
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Pride Park Stadium
Withers Gin School
Top Events for 2026
04
Dec
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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
26
Sep
Derby Feste brings the streets alive with dance, theatre, circus, parkour, and stunning aerial shows!
Platinum Partner
22
May
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Derby Book Festival will returns in 2026 with Summer and Autumn editions.
Platinum Partner
19
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
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
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…
Platinum Partner
26
Nov
Expect late‑night shopping from our fab indie businesses, unique gifts, fashion, festive treats, plus delicious food, drink, and…
Platinum Partner
06
Jun
Vaillant Live celebrates its first anniversary with We Are One, curated by BBC Introducing East Midlands.
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
19
May
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Experience the charm of farm life with a relaxed small group visit in the heart of the countryside.
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
19
May
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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…
Platinum Partner
30
May
75 Years of the Model Railway with Pete Waterman
Experience the Museum of Making at Night as we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Museum of Making’s Model Railway with a special Q&A…
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
29
Oct
Our Spooktacular Halloween event returns for another year of FANGTASTIC fun!
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
11
Jul
Japan Fest Derby Brings a Celebration of Japanese Culture to the City This July!
Platinum Partner
07
Jun
The Urban Wine Festival at Electric Daisy
The Urban Wine Festival at Electric Daisy returns - 60+ wines, great food, live music. Sip, discover, enjoy.
Platinum Partner
12
Jun
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Craft Beer, Wines and Spirit Festivals
Experience Derby’s Craft Beer, Wine & Spirits Festival - top brewers, vintners & distillers showcase their finest!
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
13
Jun
Derby goes craft crazy! Bottomless beers, cider & wine, live music & epic festival vibes at Elvaston Castle.
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
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!
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Shopping
Eat & Drink
The Spice Lounge
Houseboat
The Engine Room
Good Thai Derby
The River Kitchen
Bistrot Pierre
Café 42
Bluebells Ice Cream Parlour
Lotus Indian Kitchen
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
Cast Iron Bar & Grill
The Elephant and Peacock
Pizza Express Derbion
The Flowerpot
The Royal Standard
Emily's Steakhouse and Seafood Restaurant
QUAD Bar & Lounge
Hari Hari
Factory Food Court
Mount Everest
Exeter Arms
Lorentes Spanish Tapas & Wine Bar
The Greyhound
The Spirit Run Distillery & Bar
Accommodation
The Hotel at the Derby Conference Centre
Leonardo Hotel Derby
Nightingale Quarter
Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights
Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Cotels@The Millhouse Serviced Apartments
Ibis Budget Derby
The Stay Company Friar Gate
The Stay Company Derby Central
Sublime Stays
Pride Apartments
The Stay Company Dalby House
Premier Inn Derby City Centre
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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