Derby Museums is home to the world’s largest collection of works by Joseph Wright of Derby.
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Derby Museums is home to the world’s largest collection of works by Joseph Wright of Derby.
The StrandDerby Computer Museum showcases mainly pre 1999 computer, gaming and portable technology. They focus on a "hands on" approach so that anyone visiting the museum can see, touch and use/play with most of the articles in the museum.
Top FloorUnique independent shops, great cafés, restaurants and bars, stunning arts and cultural venues and historical landmarks - Derby’s Cathedral Quarter has it all.
DerbyWith one of the highest church towers in the country, Derby Cathedral is a magnificent gothic building overlooking the city.
18-19 Iron GateThe brand-new Museum of Making has thrown open its doors to visitors from Derby and beyond, showcasing the region’s 300-year history of making and celebrating its rich history of innovation.
Silk Mill LaneThe 45 minute cruise will depart from the temporary boarding platform next to Causey Bridge and make its way north to Darley Abbey and back again.
Causey Bridge - Next to the Silk MillCome and experience our unique museum in the show home of the Enlightenment architect Joseph Pickford.
41 Friar GateThe Bridge Chapel is one of only 6 surviving bridge chapels in England and one of the hidden gems of Derby’s history and heritage.
Sowter RoadThe old "Derby Gaol" can be found under numbers 50 and 51 Friargate in Derby. It is said to be one of the most haunted spots in the country.
50 FriargateRoyal Crown Derby can trace its history back to 1750 when the first porcelain was being made in Derby by Andrew Planche, and it remains one of the most iconic brands of fine bone china in England. Today the museum and factory are on the Osmaston Road where they have been since 1875 when the new factory was opened on the site of the old workhouse.
194 Osmaston RoadRoyal Crown Derby can trace its history back to 1750 when the first porcelain was being made in Derby by Andrew Planche, and it remains one of the most iconic brands of fine bone china in England. Today the museum and factory are on the Osmaston Road where they have been since 1875 when the new factory was opened on the site of the old workhouse.
194 Osmaston RoadDerby's biggest model railway! Watch the model trains go by – learn about our railway history and how railways operate – keep dry when it rains in the Park!
Markeaton ParkTake a trip back in time to the National Trust's Kedleston Hall, a spectacular Neo-classical mansion framed by historic parkland.
near QuarndonAt the National Trust's Calke Abbey, step back in time and discover the tales of an eccentric family who amassed a vast collection of hidden treasures.
TicknallCrich Tramway Village is a lovingly restored period village also home to the National Tramway Museum.
DerbyshireWirksworth’s new award-winning Heritage Centre brings to life the stories of this fascinating town and its people.
31 St.Johns Street,We’ve been busy adding new spaces and experiences for the young and the young at heart, to enjoy at The Children’s Country House Museum. You can wander freely through the museum, and explore how each space celebrates the escapades and challenges of childhood across the centuries.
SudburyHardwick Hall is an Elizabethan showstopper in Derbyshire, surrounded by 2,000 acres of grade I listed parkland, just 30 minutes from Derby.
Doe LeaDiscover the beauty and atmosphere of Haddon Hall, recognised as one of the most romantic houses in Britain.
BakewellVisit the Peak District & Derbyshire and enjoy England's great outdoors. Discover a spectacular landscape in one of the most beautiful & inspiring parts of the British Isles.
DE45 1DSChatsworth, home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, has evolved through the centuries to reflect the tastes, passions and interests of 16 generations of the Cavendish family.
BakewellThere’s a fairytale quality to Bolsover Castle that makes it a firm favourite with anyone looking for a great value day out in the East Midlands.
Castle StreetA family home for nearly 400 years, generations of Sitwells have made their mark on the architecture, gardens and wider estate of Renishaw.
Renishaw Hall