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
Featured Things to See and Do
Moorways Sports Village & Waterpark
Moorways Sports Village and Water Park combines a brand-new £42 million water park and leisure centre with the existing Moorways Stadium to…
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Heights of Abraham
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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Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
The brand-new Museum of Making has thrown open its doors to visitors from Derby and beyond, showcasing the region’s 300-year history of…
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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
Derby Brewing Co Brewery Tours
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Ghost Walks & Overnight Vigils
Royal Crown Derby Museum
Historic Derby Guided Tour
Royal Crown Derby Museum and Archive Tours
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Royal Crown Derby Hands on Collections Tour
Denby Pottery Village
White Peak Distillery Tour & Tasting
White Peak Distillery Warehouse Tour
English Wine Project Vineyard Tour
White Peak Distillery Tour & Gin Tasting
Denby Museum Experience
White Peak Distillery Whisky 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. Each plaque can be brought to life via augmented reality, by using the "Made in Derby" app on your smart phone.
Food & Drink Activities
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
Heights of Abraham
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
St Werburgh's Chapel
Royal Crown Derby Museum and Archive Tours
Pickford's House
The Bridge Chapel
Kedleston Hall
Derby Cathedral
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Derby Computer Museum
Famous Trains Model Railway
Derby Gaol
Royal Crown Derby Museum
Haddon Hall
Melbourne Hall & Gardens
Hardwick Hall
Renishaw Hall & Gardens
Bolsover Castle, English Heritage
The Children's Country House at Sudbury
Calke Abbey
Chatsworth
Wirksworth Heritage Centre
Crich Tramway Village
Museums & Galleries
Derby Brewing Co Brewery Tours
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Royal Crown Derby Museum and Archive Tours
Derby Computer Museum
Banks Mill Studios
Historic Derby Guided Tour
Derby QUAD & Cinema
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Royal Crown Derby Hands on Collections Tour
Pickford's House
Ghost Walks & Overnight Vigils
Royal Crown Derby Museum
Artcore
White Peak Distillery Tour & Gin Tasting
Denby Museum Experience
White Peak Distillery Warehouse Tour
White Peak Distillery Whisky Tour
Denby Pottery Village
White Peak Distillery Tour & Tasting
English Wine Project Vineyard Tour
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
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Derby Arena
Heights of Abraham
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Chester Green
Electric Daisy
Derby Theatre
Hollywood Bowl Derby
Showcase Cinema De Lux
Ice Cream Getaway at Bluebells
BMX at Alvaston Park
Hickory Dickory's Playhouse
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Bluebells
Derby Cathedral
Artcore
Derby Arboretum
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Oxygen Freejumping Derby
Derby QUAD & Cinema
Clip 'n Climb Derby
Déda
Hatchet Harry's Axe Throwing
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
Perfect yourself in a utopian escape room experience
Ice Cream Getaway at Bluebells
Make a splash on a canoe experience on the River Derwent
Enjoy an awesome kayaking trip down the lovely River Derwent
Discover the truth in a signalling escape room experience
Submerge yourself in a dystopian escape room experience
Hickory Dickory's Playhouse
Drive Dads Car
Parks & Gardens
Heights of Abraham
Darley Park
Cathedral Green
Alvaston Park
Locko Park
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Markeaton Park
Chester Green
Bass' Recreation Ground
Derby Arboretum
Allestree Park
Bluebells
Sinfin Moor Park and Nature Reserve
Normanton Park
Electric Daisy
Chaddesden Park
BMX at Alvaston Park
Visit Peak District & Derbyshire
Mercia Marina
Conkers at The National Forest
Chatsworth
Renishaw Hall & Gardens
Carsington Water
National Forest Adventure Farm
Sport & Leisure
Moorways Sports Village & Waterpark
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Derby Arena
Derby Rugby Football Club
Make Your Escape
Hatchet Harry's Axe Throwing
Take a ride around a velodrome track at Derby Arena
Megazone Derby
Alter Rock Climbing Centre
Golf at Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Hollywood Bowl Derby
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Unescapable Escape Rooms
Track cycling session at Derby Arena
Clip 'n Climb Derby
Jumpin Fun Inflatable Park Derby
We Are Padel Derby
The Climbing Unit
Paradise Island Adventure Golf
Pride Park Stadium
The Escape Room Guys
Oxygen Freejumping Derby
BMX at Alvaston Park
Great British Car Journey
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
Arts & Culture
Purple Flag
Derby are delighted to retain Purple Flag 2023 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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The Coach House Derby
Family run B&B set in a traditional Victorian house. Located 1 mile from Derby city centre, with close links to Derby University and the…
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The Stay Company Friar Gate
The Stay Company Friar Gate is located on the thriving northern edge of the city centre and this property is a conversion of three adjacent,…
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