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