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
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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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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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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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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Guided walking tours exploring Derby’s dark, weird, and fascinating history.
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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
Derby Uncovered Walks
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Derby Brewing Co Brewery Tours
Derby After Dark - Ghost Walks & Vigils
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
English Wine Project Vineyard Tour
Denby Museum Experience
Denby Pottery Village
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
National Tramway Museum
Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site
Derby Riverboat Trips
Derby Heritage Centre
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Derby Gaol
Kedleston Hall
Derby Computer Museum
St Werburgh's Chapel
Derby Cathedral
Midland Railway Study Centre
Letterpress Workshops
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
The Bridge Chapel
Famous Trains Model Railway
Visit Peak District & Derbyshire
Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust
The Children's Country House at Sudbury
Museums & Galleries
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Pickford's House
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
White Peak Distillery
Derby Uncovered Walks
Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site
Banks Mill Studios
Royal Crown Derby at Bamfords Auctioneers
Derby Computer Museum
Derby Brewing Co Brewery Tours
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Kedleston Hall
Midland Railway Study Centre
Artcore
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Derby QUAD & Cinema
Derby After Dark - Ghost Walks & Vigils
Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust
East Midlands Aeropark
Denby Museum Experience
Famous Trains Model Railway
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
Bluebells
Moorways Sports Village & Water Park
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Derby Arena
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Pickford's House
Great Northern Classics
Heights of Abraham
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
National Tramway Museum
Alter Rock Climbing Centre
Derby Arboretum
Go Ape Buxton
Oxygen Freejumping Derby
Chester Green
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Derby Cathedral
Kedleston Hall
Alvaston Park
Locko Park
Infinity Parks Derby
Letterpress Workshops
Hollywood Bowl 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
Hickory Dickory's Playhouse
Derby Market Place
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Kedleston Hall
Golf at Breadsall Priory
Canoe Experience on the River Derwent
Go Ape Buxton
Derby Riverboat Trips
'Make Your Escape' Immersive Escape Room Experiences
Kayaking Experience on the River Derwent
Foremark Reservoir
Drive Dads Car
Visit Peak District & Derbyshire
Parks & Gardens
Bluebells
Heights of Abraham
Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site
Allestree Park Derby
Alvaston Park
Kedleston Hall
Darley Park
Chaddesden Park
Bass' Recreation Ground
Chester Green
Cathedral Green
Electric Daisy
Sinfin Moor Park and Nature Reserve
Derby Arboretum
Markeaton Park
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Locko Park
BMX at Alvaston Park
National Forest Adventure Farm
Gulliver's Kingdom
Twycross Zoo
Conkers at The National Forest
Mercia Marina
Melbourne Hall & Gardens
Sport & Leisure
Moorways Sports Village & Water Park
Introduction to Track Cycling at Derby Arena
Derby Arena
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Golf at Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
FLO Skatepark
Make Your Escape
Alter Rock Climbing Centre
Spa Treatments at Breadsall Priory
Go Ape Buxton
Hatchet Harry's Axe Throwing
Oxygen Freejumping Derby
Laser Quest Derby
The Climbing Unit
Jumpin Fun Inflatable Park Derby
Clip 'n Climb Derby
Pride Park Stadium
Freddy's Play Kingdom
Unescapable Escape Rooms
Golf at Breadsall Priory
Derby Rugby Football Club
Hollywood Bowl Derby
Infinity Parks Derby
Eagle Bay Golf Sims
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
Ultra Warehouse
Derby Theatre
ODEON Luxe Derby
BlueNote
Electric Daisy
Glory Holes Derby
The Venue
Showcase Cinema De Lux
Derby QUAD & Cinema
The Hairy Dog
The Flowerpot
Alpha Pro Creative
Vaillant Live
Genting Club Riverlights
Dubrek Studios
The Blessington Carriage
Blacksmiths Lounge
The Old Bell Hotel
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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