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 (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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If you’re looking for a fun-filled family day out near Derby, Bluebell Dairy offers hands-on animal experiences, exciting seasonal events…
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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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Guided walking tours exploring Derby’s dark, weird, and fascinating history.
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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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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 (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Great Northern Classics
Pickford's House
Heights of Abraham
National Tramway Museum
Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site
The Bridge Chapel
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Letterpress Workshops
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
St Werburgh's Chapel
Derby Cathedral
Derby Computer Museum
Midland Railway Study Centre
Kedleston Hall
Derby Gaol
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Derby Heritage Centre
Derby Riverboat Trips
Belper North Mill
Haddon Hall
The Children's Country House at Sudbury
Bolsover Castle, English Heritage
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
Derby Uncovered Walks
Royal Crown Derby at Bamfords Auctioneers
Derby Computer Museum
Craftcore - The City’s First Public Ceramic Studio
Derby After Dark - Ghost Walks & Vigils
Derby QUAD & Cinema
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Midland Railway Study Centre
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Kedleston Hall
Banks Mill Studios
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Artcore
East Midlands Aeropark
Famous Trains Model Railway
Denby Pottery Village
Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust
English Wine Project Vineyard Tour
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 & Water Park
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Bluebells
Derby Arena
Great Northern Classics
Pickford's House
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Heights of Abraham
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
National Tramway Museum
Hickory Dickory's Playhouse
Oxygen Freejumping Derby
Derby Arboretum
Freddy's Play Kingdom
Sinfin Moor Park and Nature Reserve
Clip 'n Climb Derby
Craftcore - The City’s First Public Ceramic Studio
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Take Aim Derby
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Infinity Parks Derby
Derby Cathedral
Darley 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
Bluebells
Golf at Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Kayaking Experience on the River Derwent
Derby Riverboat Trips
Hickory Dickory's Playhouse
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Golf at Breadsall Priory
'Make Your Escape' Immersive Escape Room Experiences
Canoe Experience on the River Derwent
Kedleston Hall
Derby Market Place
Take Aim Derby
Drive Dads Car
Foremark Reservoir
Visit Peak District & Derbyshire
Parks & Gardens
Bluebells
Heights of Abraham
Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site
Chaddesden Park
Derby Arboretum
Chester Green
Electric Daisy
BMX at Alvaston Park
Alvaston Park
Bass' Recreation Ground
Allestree Park Derby
Darley Park
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Locko Park
Markeaton Park
Kedleston Hall
Sinfin Moor Park and Nature Reserve
Cathedral Green
Renishaw Hall & Gardens
Alton Towers Resort
National Forest Adventure Farm
Visit Peak District & Derbyshire
Mercia Marina
Twycross Zoo
Sport & Leisure
Moorways Sports Village & Water Park
Golf at Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Introduction to Track Cycling at Derby Arena
Derby Arena
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
FLO Skatepark
Derby Wild Sauna
BMX at Alvaston Park
Alter Rock Climbing Centre
Spa Treatments at Breadsall Priory
Take Aim Derby
Golf at Breadsall Priory
Just Padel Derby
Unescapable Escape Rooms
The Escape Room Guys
Jumpin Fun Inflatable Park Derby
The Climbing Unit
Paradise Island Adventure Golf
Clip 'n Climb Derby
Make Your Escape
Continue Arcades Derby
Escape Derby Gaol
Eagle Bay Golf Sims
Pride Park Stadium
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
Blacksmiths Lounge
The Old Bell Hotel
Take Aim Derby
Derby Theatre
The Blessington Carriage
The Flowerpot
Ultra Warehouse
The Venue
ODEON Luxe Derby
Dubrek Studios
The Hairy Dog
Alpha Pro Creative
Genting Club Riverlights
Derby QUAD & Cinema
Glory Holes Derby
Electric Daisy
Vaillant Live
Showcase Cinema De Lux
BlueNote
NINE Derby
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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