Darley Park
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Description
Darley Park is a large, picturesque and popular park situated within walking distance of the city centre. It is located on the River Derwent at the gateway to the World Heritage Site.
The park is popular with visitors from across the County and is a peaceful place to escape city life. It hosts many events throughout the year, including the classical Darley Park Concert.
Hydrangea Collection
The Hydrangea Collection began when it was first planted in 1984. Since April 2010 the collection has been maintained in partnership with a subgroup of Friends of Darley Open Spaces (FoDOS) called Hydrangea Derby.
The collection is the largest in Britain and the third largest in the world. It now holds over 400 different types and is still growing.
The Hydrangea Derby Project enables volunteers to help in weeding, pruning, mulching, locating and propagating new types of plant, cataloguing and marketing the collection. It also puts on opening days.
For more information on events, or to get involved with the group, visit Hydrangea Derby's website.
Accessibility
There is disabled access to the park with paths, and a disabled toilet. The entrance to the cafe is flat and there is also outdoor seating available. Please note that the paths do not run across the whole park.
