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