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
Conveniently located in the heart of Derby, Derbion is the city’s premier destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment.
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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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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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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
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Derby After Dark - Ghost Walks & Vigils
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Derby Brewing Co Brewery Tours
Denby Museum Experience
Denby Pottery Village
English Wine Project Vineyard 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.
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
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Pickford's House
Heights of Abraham
Crich Tramway Village
Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site
Derby Riverboat Trips
Derby Heritage Centre
Kedleston Hall
Letterpress Workshops
Derby Gaol
Derby Computer Museum
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
St Werburgh's Chapel
Derby Cathedral
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Midland Railway Study Centre
The Bridge Chapel
Melbourne Hall & Gardens
Bolsover Castle, English Heritage
Hardwick 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
Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site
Banks Mill Studios
Derby Computer Museum
Royal Crown Derby at Bamfords Auctioneers
Kedleston Hall
Derby QUAD & Cinema
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Midland Railway Study Centre
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Derby After Dark - Ghost Walks & Vigils
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Derby Brewing Co Brewery Tours
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Artcore
Famous Trains Model Railway
Denby Museum Experience
East Midlands Aeropark
Denby Pottery Village
Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust
English Wine Project Vineyard Tour
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)
Bluebells
Moorways Sports Village & Waterpark
Pickford's House
Go Ape Buxton
Great Northern Classics
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Derby Arena
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Heights of Abraham
Crich Tramway Village
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Allestree Park Derby
Bass' Recreation Ground
Midland Railway Study Centre
Oxygen Freejumping Derby
Clip 'n Climb Derby
BMX at Alvaston Park
Markeaton Park
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Derby QUAD & Cinema
Derby Theatre
Derby Cathedral
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
Canoe Experience on the River Derwent
Hickory Dickory's Playhouse
Kayaking Experience on the River Derwent
Derby Riverboat Trips
Elvaston Castle Country Park
'Make Your Escape' Immersive Escape Room Experiences
Kedleston Hall
Derby Market Place
Golf at Breadsall Priory
Visit Peak District & Derbyshire
Drive Dads Car
Parks & Gardens
Bluebells
Heights of Abraham
Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site
Markeaton Park
Bass' Recreation Ground
Derby Arboretum
Electric Daisy
Cathedral Green
Chester Green
Kedleston Hall
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Chaddesden Park
Locko Park
Alvaston Park
Allestree Park Derby
Sinfin Moor Park and Nature Reserve
BMX at Alvaston Park
Darley Park
Mercia Marina
The National Forest
Chatsworth
Carsington Water
National Forest Adventure Farm
Gulliver's Kingdom
Sport & Leisure
Moorways Sports Village & Waterpark
Golf at Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Derby Arena
Introduction to Track Cycling at Derby Arena
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Go Ape Buxton
Jumpin Fun Inflatable Park Derby
Laser Quest Derby
Infinity Parks Derby
Hollywood Bowl Derby
The Climbing Unit
Clip 'n Climb Derby
Freddy's Play Kingdom
Megazone Derby
Escape Derby Gaol
We Are Padel Derby
Spa Treatments at Breadsall Priory
Paradise Island Adventure Golf
S3 Padel Derby
Pride Park Stadium
BMX at Alvaston Park
Alter Rock Climbing Centre
Make Your Escape
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
Derby Arena
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
The Blessington Carriage
BlueNote
Ultra Warehouse
The Hairy Dog
Showcase Cinema De Lux
The Flowerpot
The Venue
Genting Club Riverlights
Derby QUAD & Cinema
Glory Holes Derby
Derby Theatre
Electric Daisy
Vaillant Live
Dubrek Studios
Blacksmiths Lounge
ODEON Luxe Derby
The Old Bell Hotel
Alpha Pro Creative
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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