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
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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A vibrant hub of retail, entertainment and dining, and home to some of the world’s biggest brands.
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Bluebells is a beautiful Ice Cream Tea Rooms located on our farm at Spondon, just two miles from Derby City centre. Our delicious luxury…
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Moorways Sports Village & Waterpark
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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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
Ghost Walks & Overnight Vigils
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Derby Brewing Co Brewery Tours
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Georgian Derby and Belper Tours
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
White Peak Distillery Whisky Tour
White Peak Distillery Warehouse Tour
White Peak Distillery Tour & Tasting
English Wine Project Vineyard Tour
Denby Pottery Village
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.
Food & Drink Activities
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Withers Gin School
Bustler Derby
Afternoon Tea at Breadsall Priory
Dancing Duck Brewery
Derby Brewing Co Brewery Tours
Ice Cream Getaway at Bluebells
White Peak Distillery
White Peak Distillery Whisky Tour
White Peak Distillery Warehouse Tour
English Wine Project Vineyard Tour
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)
Great Northern Classics
Pickford's House
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Heights of Abraham
Midland Railway Study Centre
The Bridge Chapel
Derby Gaol
Derby Cathedral
St Werburgh's Chapel
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Georgian Derby and Belper Tours
Derby Riverboat Trips
Kedleston Hall
Derby Heritage Centre
Derby Computer Museum
The Smallprint Company Workshops
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Crich Tramway Village
Wirksworth Heritage Centre
Famous Trains Model Railway
Haddon Hall
Bolsover Castle, English Heritage
Hardwick Hall
Museums & Galleries
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Pickford's House
Derby Brewing Co Brewery Tours
Derby QUAD & Cinema
W.W. Winter
Banks Mill Studios
Midland Railway Study Centre
Georgian Derby and Belper Tours
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Ghost Walks & Overnight Vigils
Kedleston Hall
Artcore
Derby Computer Museum
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Denby Pottery Village
Denby Museum Experience
Famous Trains Model Railway
White Peak Distillery Warehouse Tour
White Peak Distillery Tour & Tasting
White Peak Distillery Whisky Tour
English Wine Project Vineyard Tour
Shopping
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
Bluebells
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Moorways Sports Village & Waterpark
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Great Northern Classics
Pickford's House
Go Ape Buxton
Derby Arena
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Heights of Abraham
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
Laser Quest Derby
Hickory Dickory's Playhouse
Derby QUAD & Cinema
Chaddesden Park
W.W. Winter
Freddy's Play Kingdom
Markeaton Park
Alvaston Park
Allestree Park Derby
Bass' Recreation Ground
Derby Theatre
Alter Rock Climbing Centre
Jumpin Fun Inflatable Park 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
Go Ape Buxton
Golf at Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Submerge yourself in a dystopian escape room experience
Enjoy an awesome kayaking trip down the lovely River Derwent
Hickory Dickory's Playhouse
Make a splash on a canoe experience on the River Derwent
Perfect yourself in a utopian escape room experience
Discover the truth in a signalling escape room experience
Kedleston Hall
Derby Market Place
Ice Cream Getaway at Bluebells
Golf at Breadsall Priory
Derby Riverboat Trips
Drive Dads Car
Parks & Gardens
Bluebells
Heights of Abraham
Bass' Recreation Ground
Derby Arboretum
Alvaston Park
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Kedleston Hall
Cathedral Green
Markeaton Park
Allestree Park Derby
BMX at Alvaston Park
Locko Park
Chaddesden Park
Sinfin Moor Park and Nature Reserve
Chester Green
Darley Park
Electric Daisy
Renishaw Hall & Gardens
Twycross Zoo
Mercia Marina
Visit Peak District & Derbyshire
Gulliver's Kingdom
Chatsworth
Conkers at The National Forest
Sport & Leisure
Moorways Sports Village & Waterpark
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Track cycling session at Derby Arena
Derby Arena
Take a ride around a velodrome track at Derby Arena
Go Ape Buxton
Golf at Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
We Are Padel Derby
Megazone Derby
Hollywood Bowl Derby
Laser Quest Derby
BMX at Alvaston Park
Pride Park Stadium
Hatchet Harry's Axe Throwing
Oxygen Freejumping Derby
Spa Treatments at Breadsall Priory
Alter Rock Climbing Centre
Golf at Breadsall Priory
Make Your Escape
Jumpin Fun Inflatable Park Derby
Clip 'n Climb Derby
The Escape Room Guys
Freddy's Play Kingdom
Derby Rugby Football Club
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
Becketwell Live
Dubrek Studios
The Flowerpot
Electric Daisy
ODEON Luxe Derby
Derby Theatre
The Hairy Dog
Glory Holes Derby
Bustler Derby
Blacksmiths Lounge
The Venue
The Blessington Carriage
Genting Club Riverlights
Showcase Cinema De Lux
BlueNote
Derby QUAD & Cinema
Alpha Pro Creative
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 Nightingale Quarter is a service orientated alternative to mainstream hotel offerings for short-stays. The 42 one-bedroom and 10…
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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 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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