Things To See & Do
Visit Derby offers a wide selection of things to see and do. Embark on a remarkable journey through Derby's vibrant tapestry of bookable experiences, captivating attractions, thrilling activities, mesmerising entertainment, enriching arts and culture, and irresistible shopping delights. Unleash your wanderlust and immerse yourself in a city brimming with endless opportunities. Plan your visit to Derby today and create unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime
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Featured Things to See and Do
Meet the animals, enjoy indoor and outdoor play and taste delicious artisan ice cream on the fabulous farm park.
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A vibrant hub of retail, entertainment and dining, and home to some of the world’s biggest brands.
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Moorways Sports Village & Waterpark
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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Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Explore Derby’s 300-year history of making and enjoy events and activities for families to enjoy together.
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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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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
White Peak Distillery
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Derby After Dark - Ghost Walks & Vigils
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Derby Brewing Co Brewery Tours
Denby Museum Experience
Denby Pottery Village
English Wine Project Vineyard Tour
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 (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Pickford's House
Great Northern Classics
Heights of Abraham
Crich Tramway Village
Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site
Kedleston Hall
Derby Computer Museum
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
The Bridge Chapel
Derby Riverboat Trips
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Derby Cathedral
Midland Railway Study Centre
Letterpress Workshops
St Werburgh's Chapel
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Derby Heritage Centre
Derby Gaol
The Children's Country House at Sudbury
Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust
Calke Abbey
Wirksworth Heritage Centre
Museums & Galleries
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Pickford's House
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
White Peak Distillery
Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Derby After Dark - Ghost Walks & Vigils
Kedleston Hall
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Royal Crown Derby at Bamfords Auctioneers
Derby QUAD & Cinema
Midland Railway Study Centre
Banks Mill Studios
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Derby Brewing Co Brewery Tours
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Derby Computer Museum
Artcore
Denby Pottery Village
East Midlands Aeropark
Famous Trains Model Railway
English Wine Project Vineyard Tour
Denby Museum Experience
Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust
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
Moorways Sports Village & Waterpark
Bluebells
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Derby Arena
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Pickford's House
Go Ape Buxton
Great Northern Classics
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Heights of Abraham
Crich Tramway Village
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
Alter Rock Climbing Centre
Derby Cathedral
Derby Arboretum
Midland Railway Study Centre
Showcase Cinema De Lux
Chaddesden Park
Derby Theatre
Chester Green
Artcore
Clip 'n Climb Derby
Allestree Park Derby
Markeaton Park
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
Golf at Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Go Ape Buxton
Golf at Breadsall Priory
Hickory Dickory's Playhouse
'Make Your Escape' Immersive Escape Room Experiences
Canoe Experience on the River Derwent
Kedleston Hall
Derby Market Place
Kayaking Experience on the River Derwent
Derby Riverboat Trips
Drive Dads Car
Parks & Gardens
Bluebells
Heights of Abraham
Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site
Bass' Recreation Ground
Alvaston Park
Electric Daisy
Allestree Park Derby
Chester Green
Sinfin Moor Park and Nature Reserve
Chaddesden Park
Kedleston Hall
Derby Arboretum
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Cathedral Green
BMX at Alvaston Park
Locko Park
Darley Park
Markeaton Park
Carsington Water
Twycross Zoo
Conkers at The National Forest
National Forest Adventure Farm
The National Forest
Gulliver's Kingdom
Sport & Leisure
Moorways Sports Village & Waterpark
Introduction to Track Cycling at Derby Arena
Go Ape Buxton
Derby Arena
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Golf at Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Megazone Derby
The Climbing Unit
Escape Derby Gaol
Freddy's Play Kingdom
Clip 'n Climb Derby
Make Your Escape
Hatchet Harry's Axe Throwing
Infinity Parks Derby
Unescapable Escape Rooms
Hollywood Bowl Derby
BMX at Alvaston Park
Laser Quest Derby
Oxygen Freejumping Derby
Jumpin Fun Inflatable Park Derby
Derby Rugby Football Club
Golf at Breadsall Priory
Alter Rock Climbing Centre
Paradise Island Adventure Golf
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
Derby Arena
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
Derby QUAD & Cinema
The Old Bell Hotel
The Hairy Dog
The Venue
Dubrek Studios
Genting Club Riverlights
The Flowerpot
Derby Theatre
Bustler Derby
BlueNote
Electric Daisy
Vaillant Live
ODEON Luxe Derby
Blacksmiths Lounge
The Blessington Carriage
Glory Holes Derby
Showcase Cinema De Lux
Alpha Pro Creative
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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Right in the heart of Derby City Centre, the luxurious Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights has a contemporary Restaurant and Bar with picturesque…
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The Nightingale Quarter is a service orientated alternative to mainstream hotel offerings for short-stays. The 42 one-bedroom and 10…
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