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