Guide2 places to visit in Derby and surrounding areas

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Derby has several places to visit, whether it’s just a family day out or an educational tour. With 3 free museums, a World Heritage Site, the world's sole supplier/factory of Royal Crown Derby fine bone china, brand new arts and media centre and a cathedral housing the oldest ring of 10 bells in the world - as well as a nest full of peregrine falcons - Derby has something for everyone.

Derby Museum and Art Gallery

Derby Museum and Art Gallery houses a wide range of important and attractive collections, covering porcelain, paintings, archaeology, history, local regiments, geology, and wildlife.

The Museum's exciting and varied temporary exhibitions programme provides about 20 regularly changing shows a year. Check out more here

Pickford's House Museum

This fine Georgian townhouse built by Derby architect, Joseph Pickford, is a charming museum which relives the elegant lifestyle of Georgian times.

At the rear of the building, a herb garden has been cultivated to service the impressive kitchen where an array of crockery and utensils are on display. More details

Ghostly Derby

Derby is officially the most haunted city in the UK and has appeared on Living TV's Most Haunted on numerous occasions. Choose from Ghost Walks, overnight vigils, and halloween events, guaranteed to scare you to death!!! More details

Royal Crown Derby Visitor Centre
See the artistry that goes into making this fine bone china tableware and giftware. Watch the craftspeople in the Visitors Centre, explore the museum, enjoy the restaurant, and pick up a bargain in the factory shop – 10 minutes’ walk from Derby City Centre. More details

Chatsworth
Home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, Derbyshire’s treasure house offers an exceptional day out for visitors of every age. House, Gardens, Farmyard, Adventure Playground, Shops, and Restaurant – 50 minutes drive north of Derby. More details

Donington Grand Prix Collection
The biggest Grand Prix grid – five halls crammed full of motor sport history. 15 minutes drive south of Derby.  More details


Derby Cathedral
Derby’s lovely Cathedral is famed for having the 2nd tallest perpendicular tower in England. Admire the elegant interior and stunning wrought iron work.

Rams Football Breaks

For a great football weekend with overnight accommodation plus breakfast, Rams Football Breaks provides fantastic packages.

Quad

QUAD is a gallery, cinema, cafe bar and arts workshop. Housed in an iconic new building, two dedicated cinema screens show the best in international, independent and Hollywood cinema.

Parks and Gardens

Derby Arboretum is the first and oldest surviving public park in England. Darley Park sits in the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, and Markeaton Park offers vast, open parkland and a children's wonderland. The new Cathedral Green is another lovely area for relaxation in the city centre.

Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site

Derby is one of only five UK cities to have a UNESCO World Heritage Site confirming the outstanding importance of the area. The stunningly beautiful valley starts in Derby and follows the Derwent River, through Darley Abbey up into Matlock.

Alter Rock Climbing Centre

An enjoyable climbing experience that is also challenging and fun.  Inside the converted church there is an extensive bouldering wall and three main wall sections. There is also a purpose built area for those wishing to try their hand at abseiling.

The reception area stocks a range of soft drinks, sweets, freshly made pies along with a selection of sandwiches.

National Sikh Heritage Centre & Holocaust Museum

A modern, packed, multi-channel museum with real artefacts that allow the visitor to appreciate the rich and complex heritage of the Sikhs in a story of courage, sacrifice, and genocide

Derby Markets

Derby City Council manages the Council's five markets, issue Street Trading consents, manage a Sunday Car Boot Sale and protect the Council’s Market franchise held under a Royal Charter from King Charles II.