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
Centrally located in the heart of the bustling city, Derbion is a vibrant hub of retail, leisure and dining facilities, home to some of the…
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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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Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
The Museum of Making tells Derby’s 300-year history of making to inspire new creativity.
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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
Derby Brewing Co Brewery Tours
Ghost Walks & Overnight Vigils
Georgian Derby and Belper Tours
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Denby Pottery Village
White Peak Distillery Whisky Tour
English Wine Project Vineyard Tour
Denby Museum Experience
White Peak Distillery Tour & Tasting
White Peak Distillery Warehouse 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.
Food & Drink Activities
Afternoon Tea at Breadsall Priory
Derby Brewing Co Brewery Tours
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Withers Gin School
Withers Gin School Gin Experience
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
Derby Riverboat Trips
Derby Gaol
Famous Trains Model Railway
St Werburgh's Chapel
Derby Cathedral
Derby Computer Museum
Kedleston Hall
The Smallprint Company Workshops
The Bridge Chapel
Georgian Derby and Belper Tours
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Wirksworth Heritage Centre
The Children's Country House at Sudbury
Visit Peak District & Derbyshire
Haddon Hall
Calke Abbey
Hardwick Hall
Melbourne Hall & Gardens
Crich Tramway Village
Museums & Galleries
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Pickford's House
Derby QUAD & Cinema
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Derby Brewing Co Brewery Tours
Derby Computer Museum
Artcore
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Kedleston Hall
Ghost Walks & Overnight Vigils
Banks Mill Studios
Georgian Derby and Belper Tours
White Peak Distillery Tour & Tasting
Denby Museum Experience
Denby Pottery Village
English Wine Project Vineyard Tour
White Peak Distillery Warehouse Tour
White Peak Distillery Whisky 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
Moorways Sports Village & Waterpark
Bluebells
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Great Northern Classics
Pickford's House
Derby Arena
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Go Ape Buxton
Heights of Abraham
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
Famous Trains Model Railway
Hatchet Harry's Axe Throwing
BMX at Alvaston Park
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Allestree Park Derby
Kedleston Hall
Derby Arboretum
Alvaston Park
Hickory Dickory's Playhouse
Derby QUAD & Cinema
Clip 'n Climb Derby
Bass' Recreation Ground
Showcase Cinema De Lux
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
Perfect yourself in a utopian escape room experience
Make a splash on a canoe experience on the River Derwent
Hickory Dickory's Playhouse
Enjoy an awesome kayaking trip down the lovely River Derwent
Derby Riverboat Trips
Submerge yourself in a dystopian escape room experience
Golf at Breadsall Priory
Kedleston Hall
Discover the truth in a signalling escape room experience
Ice Cream Getaway at Bluebells
Drive Dads Car
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Parks & Gardens
Bluebells
Heights of Abraham
Kedleston Hall
Electric Daisy
Chester Green
Derby Arboretum
Markeaton Park
Darley Park
Sinfin Moor Park and Nature Reserve
BMX at Alvaston Park
Chaddesden Park
Locko Park
Bass' Recreation Ground
Allestree Park Derby
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Cathedral Green
Alvaston Park
National Forest Adventure Farm
Carsington Water
The National Forest
Chatsworth
Visit Peak District & Derbyshire
Conkers at The National Forest
Gulliver's Kingdom
Sport & Leisure
Moorways Sports Village & Waterpark
Derby Arena
Take a ride around a velodrome track at Derby Arena
Go Ape Buxton
Track cycling session at Derby Arena
Golf at Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Unescapable Escape Rooms
Oxygen Freejumping Derby
We Are Padel Derby
Jumpin Fun Inflatable Park Derby
Clip 'n Climb Derby
Escape Derby Gaol
Hatchet Harry's Axe Throwing
Paradise Island Adventure Golf
Pride Park Stadium
Hollywood Bowl Derby
Golf at Breadsall Priory
BMX at Alvaston Park
The Climbing Unit
Spa Treatments at Breadsall Priory
Derby Rugby Football Club
Megazone Derby
The Escape Room Guys
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 Nightingale Quarter is a service orientated alternative to mainstream hotel offerings for short-stays. The 42 one-bedroom and 10…
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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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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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