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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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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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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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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Guided walking tours exploring Derby’s dark, weird, and fascinating history.
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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
White Peak Distillery
Derby Uncovered Walks
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Derby Brewing Co Brewery Tours
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Derby After Dark - Ghost Walks & Vigils
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Denby Pottery Village
English Wine Project Vineyard Tour
Denby Museum Experience
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
National Tramway Museum
Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site
Derby Riverboat Trips
Midland Railway Study Centre
Derby Cathedral
Kedleston Hall
Letterpress Workshops
St Werburgh's Chapel
The Bridge Chapel
Derby Heritage Centre
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Derby Gaol
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Derby Computer Museum
Hardwick Hall
Belper North Mill
Visit Peak District & Derbyshire
Renishaw Hall & Gardens
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
Derby After Dark - Ghost Walks & Vigils
Midland Railway Study Centre
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Royal Crown Derby at Bamfords Auctioneers
Artcore
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Derby QUAD & Cinema
Derby Brewing Co Brewery Tours
Banks Mill Studios
Kedleston Hall
Denby Museum Experience
English Wine Project Vineyard Tour
East Midlands Aeropark
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
Moorways Sports Village & Water Park
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Bluebells
Pickford's House
Derby Arena
Great Northern Classics
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Heights of Abraham
National Tramway Museum
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
Kedleston Hall
Derby QUAD & Cinema
Hatchet Harry's Axe Throwing
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Allestree Park Derby
Letterpress Workshops
Midland Railway Study Centre
Derby Theatre
Oxygen Freejumping Derby
BMX at Alvaston Park
Derby Arboretum
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
'Make Your Escape' Immersive Escape Room Experiences
Derby Market Place
Golf at Breadsall Priory
Canoe Experience on the River Derwent
Go Ape Buxton
Hickory Dickory's Playhouse
Derby Riverboat Trips
Kayaking Experience on the River Derwent
Kedleston Hall
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Foremark Reservoir
Visit Peak District & Derbyshire
Drive Dads Car
Parks & Gardens
Bluebells
Heights of Abraham
Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site
Chaddesden Park
Locko Park
Sinfin Moor Park and Nature Reserve
Derby Arboretum
Cathedral Green
Chester Green
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Kedleston Hall
Bass' Recreation Ground
BMX at Alvaston Park
Electric Daisy
Darley Park
Allestree Park Derby
Alvaston Park
Markeaton Park
Carsington Water
Chatsworth
The National Forest
Visit Peak District & Derbyshire
Conkers at The National Forest
Alton Towers Resort
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
Jumpin Fun Inflatable Park Derby
Alter Rock Climbing Centre
Escape Derby Gaol
The Climbing Unit
The Escape Room Guys
Derby Rugby Football Club
Go Ape Buxton
S3 Padel Derby
Megazone Derby
Unescapable Escape Rooms
Oxygen Freejumping Derby
Just Padel Derby
Golf at Breadsall Priory
Hatchet Harry's Axe Throwing
Spa Treatments at Breadsall Priory
Infinity Parks Derby
Clip 'n Climb Derby
Freddy's Play Kingdom
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
Blacksmiths Lounge
BlueNote
Ultra Warehouse
Dubrek Studios
The Venue
ODEON Luxe Derby
The Old Bell Hotel
The Hairy Dog
Glory Holes Derby
Showcase Cinema De Lux
Alpha Pro Creative
Vaillant Live
Derby Theatre
Electric Daisy
Derby QUAD & Cinema
The Blessington Carriage
Genting Club Riverlights
The Flowerpot
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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