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
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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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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Conveniently located in the heart of Derby, Derbion is the city’s premier destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment.
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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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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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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 (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Pickford's House
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Great Northern Classics
Heights of Abraham
National Tramway Museum
Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Derby Gaol
St Werburgh's Chapel
Derby Riverboat Trips
The Bridge Chapel
Kedleston Hall
Derby Heritage Centre
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Midland Railway Study Centre
Letterpress Workshops
Derby Cathedral
Derby Computer Museum
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
The Children's Country House at Sudbury
Renishaw Hall & Gardens
Visit Peak District & Derbyshire
Wirksworth Heritage Centre
Museums & Galleries
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Pickford's House
White Peak Distillery
Derby Uncovered Walks
Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site
Derby Computer Museum
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Kedleston Hall
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Derby QUAD & Cinema
Midland Railway Study Centre
Derby After Dark - Ghost Walks & Vigils
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Banks Mill Studios
Royal Crown Derby at Bamfords Auctioneers
Artcore
Denby Pottery Village
Famous Trains Model Railway
English Wine Project Vineyard Tour
Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust
East Midlands Aeropark
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
Bluebells
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Great Northern Classics
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Derby Arena
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Pickford's House
Heights of Abraham
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
National Tramway Museum
BMX at Alvaston Park
Letterpress Workshops
Derby Arboretum
Derby Theatre
Hatchet Harry's Axe Throwing
Oxygen Freejumping Derby
Midland Railway Study Centre
Chaddesden Park
Sinfin Moor Park and Nature Reserve
Hickory Dickory's Playhouse
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Derby Cathedral
Kedleston Hall
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
Elvaston Castle Country Park
'Make Your Escape' Immersive Escape Room Experiences
Hickory Dickory's Playhouse
Golf at Breadsall Priory
Kedleston Hall
Kayaking Experience on the River Derwent
Derby Riverboat Trips
Canoe Experience on the River Derwent
Derby Market Place
Foremark Reservoir
Drive Dads Car
Visit Peak District & Derbyshire
Parks & Gardens
Bluebells
Heights of Abraham
Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site
Bass' Recreation Ground
Allestree Park Derby
Sinfin Moor Park and Nature Reserve
Alvaston Park
Cathedral Green
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Kedleston Hall
Locko Park
Electric Daisy
Chaddesden Park
BMX at Alvaston Park
Chester Green
Derby Arboretum
Darley Park
Markeaton Park
Visit Peak District & Derbyshire
Gulliver's Kingdom
National Forest Adventure Farm
Melbourne Hall & Gardens
Mercia Marina
Renishaw Hall & Gardens
Sport & Leisure
Moorways Sports Village & Water Park
Introduction to Track Cycling at Derby Arena
Golf at Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Derby Arena
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
FLO Skatepark
Alter Rock Climbing Centre
Freddy's Play Kingdom
Oxygen Freejumping Derby
Just Padel Derby
Spa Treatments at Breadsall Priory
Eagle Bay Golf Sims
Megazone Derby
Paradise Island Adventure Golf
The Climbing Unit
Golf at Breadsall Priory
Clip 'n Climb Derby
Derby Rugby Football Club
Hollywood Bowl Derby
Make Your Escape
The Escape Room Guys
Hatchet Harry's Axe Throwing
S3 Padel Derby
BMX at Alvaston Park
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
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Derby Arena
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
The Old Bell Hotel
Ultra Warehouse
BlueNote
Electric Daisy
The Flowerpot
The Blessington Carriage
Vaillant Live
Genting Club Riverlights
The Venue
Showcase Cinema De Lux
Dubrek Studios
Alpha Pro Creative
Derby QUAD & Cinema
Derby Theatre
Blacksmiths Lounge
Glory Holes Derby
ODEON Luxe Derby
The Hairy Dog
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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