Are you a culture vulture or history buff? Check out our guide to the ultimate culture and heritage day out in our wonderful city.
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Are you a culture vulture or history buff? Check out our guide to the ultimate culture and heritage day out in our wonderful city.
City CentreDerby Museums is home to the world’s largest collection of works by Joseph Wright of Derby.
The StrandUnique 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 GateDerby’s stunning Silk Mill building stands on the site of the world’s first factory and is part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.
Silk Mill LaneIn early April, Derby river boat trips will commence on the River Derwent
Exeter Bridge Boarding PlatformJoin Richard Felix on his return to Derby’s oldest and most haunted pub Ye Olde Dolphin, for his new River Ghost Walk.
Ye Olde Dolphin InnCome and experience our unique museum in the show home of the Enlightenment architect Joseph Pickford.
41 Friar GateThe Chapel of St Mary's on the Bridge 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 FriargateDerby Roundhouse is a magnificent Grade II listed building that has been restored and developed to make a perfect venue for fairs, festivals, events or dinners.
Roundhouse RoadExperience over 100 years of automobile and aviation history with one of the largest collections of engines on display in the world.
Rolls-Royce Heritage CentreDerby'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,Come and discover two contrasting experiences sitting side by side. Just 15 miles from Derby city centre Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood is two great days out rolled into one.
SudburyHardwick Hall, an Elizabethan masterpiece built by Bess of Hardwick, whose stunning house and beautiful landscape have been created by a cast of thousands.
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