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
Conveniently located in the heart of Derby, Derbion is the city’s premier destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment.
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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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Meet the animals, enjoy indoor and outdoor play and taste delicious artisan ice cream on the fabulous farm park.
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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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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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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
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Derby After Dark - Ghost Walks & Vigils
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Derby Brewing Co Brewery 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)
Great Northern Classics
Pickford's House
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Heights of Abraham
Crich Tramway Village
Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site
Midland Railway Study Centre
Kedleston Hall
Derby Gaol
Derby Computer Museum
Derby Heritage Centre
The Bridge Chapel
St Werburgh's Chapel
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Derby Cathedral
Derby Riverboat Trips
Letterpress Workshops
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Renishaw Hall & Gardens
The Children's Country House at Sudbury
Visit Peak District & Derbyshire
Hardwick Hall
Museums & Galleries
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Pickford's House
White Peak Distillery
Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Derby After Dark - Ghost Walks & Vigils
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Midland Railway Study Centre
Derby Brewing Co Brewery Tours
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Derby QUAD & Cinema
Artcore
Kedleston Hall
Derby Computer Museum
Royal Crown Derby at Bamfords Auctioneers
Banks Mill Studios
Famous Trains Model Railway
English Wine Project Vineyard Tour
East Midlands Aeropark
Denby Pottery Village
Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust
Denby Museum Experience
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
Bluebells
Moorways Sports Village & Waterpark
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Go Ape Buxton
Great Northern Classics
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Derby Arena
Pickford's House
Heights of Abraham
Crich Tramway Village
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
Derby Arboretum
Letterpress Workshops
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Derby Theatre
Bass' Recreation Ground
Derby QUAD & Cinema
Laser Quest Derby
Electric Daisy
Paradise Island Adventure Golf
Jumpin Fun Inflatable Park Derby
Allestree Park Derby
ODEON Luxe 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
Kedleston Hall
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Derby Riverboat Trips
Derby Market Place
Hickory Dickory's Playhouse
Canoe Experience on the River Derwent
'Make Your Escape' Immersive Escape Room Experiences
Kayaking Experience on the River Derwent
Golf at Breadsall Priory
Drive Dads Car
Visit Peak District & Derbyshire
Parks & Gardens
Bluebells
Heights of Abraham
Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site
Alvaston Park
Electric Daisy
Chaddesden Park
Bass' Recreation Ground
Cathedral Green
Kedleston Hall
Derby Arboretum
Locko Park
Chester Green
Markeaton Park
Sinfin Moor Park and Nature Reserve
Darley Park
BMX at Alvaston Park
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Allestree Park Derby
Carsington Water
Mercia Marina
Twycross Zoo
Chatsworth
Visit Peak District & Derbyshire
Melbourne Hall & Gardens
Sport & Leisure
Moorways Sports Village & Waterpark
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Introduction to Track Cycling at Derby Arena
Golf at Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Go Ape Buxton
Derby Arena
Pride Park Stadium
Paradise Island Adventure Golf
Laser Quest Derby
Unescapable Escape Rooms
We Are Padel Derby
The Climbing Unit
Clip 'n Climb Derby
Derby Rugby Football Club
Infinity Parks Derby
Freddy's Play Kingdom
Make Your Escape
The Escape Room Guys
Jumpin Fun Inflatable Park Derby
Hollywood Bowl Derby
Hatchet Harry's Axe Throwing
Spa Treatments at Breadsall Priory
Alter Rock Climbing Centre
Escape Derby Gaol
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
Derby Arena
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
The Old Bell Hotel
The Venue
The Blessington Carriage
Genting Club Riverlights
Vaillant Live
BlueNote
The Hairy Dog
Blacksmiths Lounge
Derby Theatre
Electric Daisy
The Flowerpot
Showcase Cinema De Lux
ODEON Luxe Derby
Dubrek Studios
Bustler Derby
Alpha Pro Creative
Derby QUAD & Cinema
Glory Holes 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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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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