Derby for Families
Derby is a great place for a family stay, offering plenty to enjoy right on your doorstep. From free museums and parks to shopping, cinemas, and festivals, there’s something for everyone. It’s also an ideal base for visiting top nearby attractions.
Fun for the Kids
Moorways Sports Village & Water Park
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Bluebells
Great Northern Classics
Derby Arena
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Pickford's House
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Heights of Abraham
National Tramway Museum
Derby Theatre
Megazone Derby
Darley Park
Derby Arboretum
Kedleston Hall
Laser Quest Derby
Pride Park Stadium
ODEON Luxe Derby
Markeaton Park
Electric Daisy
Derby QUAD & Cinema
Paradise Island Adventure Golf
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Hickory Dickory's Playhouse
Events for Families
Derby Riverboat Trips
25
May
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Dracula Returns To Derby – 101 years and Counting
28
Jun
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Derby Farmers' Market
25
May
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The Year of Wright Trail
25
May
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All Aboard the Derbion Express
25
May
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Seaside Fun
25
May
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Highland Cow Week
25
May
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160th Anniversary Celebrations
25
May
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May Half-Term at National Forest Adventure Farm
29
May
Create and Play May Half Term
25
May
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May Half-Term at Hardwick
25
May
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Meet The Wombles
25
May
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May Half Term: Blooming Blossom Activity Trail
25
May
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Fruit and Vegetable Clay Workshops
25
May
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Sports Week - May Half Term
25
May
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Family-Friendly Craft Workshops
26
May
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Spring into Joy – May Half Term
26
May
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Half-Term Kids Padel
26
May
Creative Comics with Laura Howell: Springwood Library - Part of Summer Derby Book Festival 2026
26
May
Creative Comics with Laura Howell: Spondon Library - Part of Summer Derby Book Festival 2026
26
May
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Percussion Workshop
26
May
Learn how to rag rug at Pickfords’ House
27
May
Frances Stickley: Capybara Disco Dreams - Part of Summer Derby Book Festival 2026
27
May
Playful Moves: The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Part of Summer Derby Book Festival 2026
Family-friendly Places to Eat
The Spice Lounge
Café 42
Good Thai Derby
The Engine Room
The Coffee House at Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Houseboat
Bluebells Ice Cream Parlour
Cast Iron Bar & Grill
The Elephant and Peacock
Lotus Indian Kitchen
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
Hickory's Smokehouse Derby
Caffè Nero Derby
Lorentes Spanish Tapas & Wine Bar
QUAD Bar & Lounge
Carluccio’s Derby
Pizza Express Derbion
Slug & Lettuce Derby
Derbion Food Terrace
Finale Thai Tapas and Dining
Nando's Derbion
Starbucks Derbion
Pizza Express Irongate
Nixon Coffee
Family Shopping
Accommodation
The Hotel at the Derby Conference Centre
Cotels@The Millhouse Serviced Apartments
Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Leonardo Hotel Derby
Nightingale Quarter
Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights
Ibis Budget Derby
The Stay Company Derby Central
The Coach House Derby
Premier Inn Derby City Centre
The Stay Company Friar Gate
Premier Inn Derby Riverlights
Pride Apartments
The Stay Company Dalby House
Bay Tree Apartments
Sublime Stays
Holiday Cottages Derby
Morley Hayes Hotel
The Farmhouse at Mackworth
Hayeswood Lodge Luxury Accommodation
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