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