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