Things To See & Do
Discover Derby! Explore vibrant attractions, thrilling activities, live entertainment, arts & culture, and unique shopping. Plan your visit today and make unforgettable memories in a city full of excitement.
Featured Things to See and Do
Moorways Sports Village & Water Park
Moorways Sports Village and Water Park combines a water park and leisure centre with the Moorways Stadium, creating a fantastic sports and…
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Conveniently located in the heart of Derby, Derbion is the city’s premier destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment.
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Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill
Explore Derby’s 300-year history of making and enjoy events and activities for families to enjoy together.
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A fun-filled family day out, Bluebell Dairy offers hands-on animal experiences, exciting events and countryside charm.
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The Heights of Abraham is just a 30 minutes drive or direct train ride from Derby, where you can take the spectacular cable car ride to the…
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Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site
Discover the birthplace of the modern factory system in the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, the only UNESCO inscribed World…
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Located in the heart of Derby at Derbion, Flo Skatepark is an exciting indoor skate destination designed for all abilities.
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A vibrant street food, drink and social destination, independent traders, experiences and entertainment in the heart of the city.
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Guided walking tours exploring Derby’s dark, weird, and fascinating history.
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Bookable Experiences
Visit Derby is the ultimate destination for booking unforgettable experiences in the heart of England. From sporting activities to exciting new things to try, it's all here - come explore!
Tours & Trails
Made in Derby
Made in Derby is a trail of mosaic and cast iron plaques celebrating the the lives of people who have had a huge impact on the city and who have helped Derby to make it's mark on the world.
Discover our Rich Heritage
Whether you’re a history buff or simply curious about the city’s past, Visit Derby can provide you with all the information you need about Derby’s rich heritage. Uncover the stories that have shaped this great city.
History & Heritage
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill
Pickford's House
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Great Northern Classics
Heights of Abraham
National Tramway Museum
Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site
Letterpress Workshops
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Derby Gaol
Derby Cathedral
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
The Bridge Chapel
Kedleston Hall
Derby Uncovered CIC
Midland Railway Study Centre
Derby Computer Museum
Derby Heritage Centre
St Werburgh's Chapel
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Derby Riverboat Trips
The Children's Country House at Sudbury
Hardwick Hall
Haddon Hall
Museums & Galleries
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Pickford's House
Great Northern Classics
White Peak Distillery
Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site
Derby Uncovered Walks
Artcore
Royal Crown Derby at Bamfords Auctioneers
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Midland Railway Study Centre
Kedleston Hall
Derby After Dark - Ghost Walks & Vigils
Derby Uncovered CIC
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Banks Mill Studios
Derby Computer Museum
Derby QUAD & Cinema
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Craftcore - The City’s First Public Ceramic Studio
Famous Trains Model Railway
Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust
Denby Pottery Village
Shopping
Food & Drink Activities
Articles & Guides
Family Time
You know how hard it can be to keep the whole family entertained. Well Derby has something for everyone! From free museums, top indoor shopping, cinemas, parks and lots of festivals.
Family Friendly
Bluebells
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill
Moorways Sports Village & Water Park
Great Northern Classics
Derby Arena
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Pickford's House
Heights of Abraham
National Tramway Museum
Bustler Derby
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Megazone Derby
Oxygen Freejumping Derby
BMX at Alvaston Park
Laser Quest Derby
Showcase Cinema De Lux
Take Aim Derby
Markeaton Park
Electric Daisy
Alvaston Park
Chaddesden Park
Artcore
Derby Theatre
Explore the Outdoors
Visit Derby offers access to green and open spaces that are perfect for leisure activities such as walking and cycling or even Peregrine Falcon spotting. With so much to explore, you'll never run out of things to do!
Adventure & Outdoors
Bluebells
Golf at Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Derby Market Place
Hickory Dickory's Playhouse
Derby Riverboat Trips
'Make Your Escape' Immersive Escape Room Experiences
Golf at Breadsall Priory
Take Aim Derby
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Kedleston Hall
Visit Peak District & Derbyshire
Drive Dads Car
Foremark Reservoir
Parks & Gardens
Bluebells
Heights of Abraham
Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site
Cathedral Green
Bass' Recreation Ground
Electric Daisy
Alvaston Park
Sinfin Moor Park and Nature Reserve
BMX at Alvaston Park
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Kedleston Hall
Darley Park
Chester Green
Chaddesden Park
Allestree Park Derby
Markeaton Park
Locko Park
Derby Arboretum
National Forest Adventure Farm
Visit Peak District & Derbyshire
Mercia Marina
Melbourne Hall & Gardens
The National Forest
Twycross Zoo
Sport & Leisure
Moorways Sports Village & Water Park
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Golf at Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Introduction to Track Cycling at Derby Arena
Derby Arena
FLO Skatepark
BMX at Alvaston Park
Oxygen Freejumping Derby
Golf at Breadsall Priory
Infinity Parks Derby
Eagle Bay Golf Sims
Paradise Island Adventure Golf
Hatchet Harry's Axe Throwing
Continue Arcades Derby
Escape Derby Gaol
Make Your Escape
Alter Rock Climbing Centre
Unescapable Escape Rooms
Take Aim Derby
Megazone Derby
Freddy's Play Kingdom
The Climbing Unit
Derby Rugby Football Club
Jumpin Fun Inflatable Park Derby
Into the Evening
Discover the thrills of Derby and all its attractions with Visit Derby! We offer you the best of everything - from bustling street food markets to thrilling nightlife, and accommodation for a comfortable stay.
Entertainment
Arts & Culture
Purple Flag
Derby are delighted to retain Purple Flag 2024 status for another year. The accreditation for its evening and night-time economy (ENTE) is similar to the Blue Flag for beaches and aims to raise the standard and broaden the appeal of town and city centres between the hours of 5pm to 5am.
Featured Accommodation
The Hotel at the Derby Conference Centre
The friendly and attentive staff at our 50 bedroom Hotel aim to make your stay in our hotel facilities as pleasurable as possible, they are…
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