Things to do in Derby

Vibrant and cosmopolitan city with a fantastic heritage

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Derby is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city on the edge of the Peak District National park. Derby has a rich heritage and is famed for it's production of Rolls Royces and Royal Crown Derby. It's thriving City centre boasts an excellent range of entertainment oppurtunities including fashionable art galleries, an independent cinema, multiscreen digital cinema, a first class shopping centre, fascinating museums, trendy bars and cafes, top restaurants and a lively theatre scene. Derby is also the perfect base to explore the stunning surrounding countryside.

  Visit places around Derby


Local Attractions       Children's Activities       Museums       Parks & Open spaces      

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Derby Cathedral FREE
Historic cathedral attraction.
Less than a mile



Kedleston Hall
National Trust - Masterpiece of neo-classical architecture.
3.6 miles



Calke Abbey
National Trust - Fascinating story of the country house in decline.
8.1 miles



Staunton Harold Church
National Trust - Situated by two curving lakes.
9.6 miles



Derby Quad
Art Gallery/Independent Cinema/Cafe.
Less than a mile

Royal Crown Derby
Famous pottery visitor attraction.  www 
Less than a mile
National Sikh Heritage Centre And Holucast Museum
Fascinating attraction.  www 
1.3 miles
Derby Brewery Tours
Look round Derby brewery.  www 
2 miles
Kedleston Hall
National Trust site.  www 
2.3 miles
Bluebell Dairy
Bluebells at Brunswood Farm.  www 
Suggested by Shaz, Nottingham
3.4 miles
Aqua Narrowboat Hire
Narrowboats for hire. Based in Derby serving The Trent and Mersey Canal.  www 
5.8 miles

  

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  Eat & Drink in Derby


Restaurants       Bars & Pubs      

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Zizzi's
Exciting Italian food.
Less than a mile

Nando's Derby Market Place
Portuguese chicken restaurant.  www 
Less than a mile
Slug And Lettuce
Delicious pub food.  www 
Less than a mile
Pizza Express
Popular pizza restaurant.  www 
Less than a mile
La Tasca
Cafes & Restaurants.
Less than a mile
Zest Restaurant
Cafes & Restaurants.
Less than a mile
Le Bistrot Pierre
Cafes & Restaurants.
Less than a mile
Pitcher & Piano
Bar & Restaurant.  www 
Less than a mile

  


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  Watch, Listen & Nights out in Derby


Cinema       Nightclubs       Comedy      



Derby Quad
Art Gallery/Independent Cinema/Cafe.
Less than a mile



Showcase Cinema
12 screen digital cinema.
1.8 miles

The Blue Note
Popular nightclub.  www 
Less than a mile
Syn Derby
Popular nightclub.  www 
Less than a mile
Mosh
Indie/rock nightclub.  www 
Less than a mile
Derby Live
Your complete guide to everything that's on in Derby. Including live music, comedy, drama and much more.  www 
2 miles
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  Sports & Leisure in Derby


Fitness & Leisure centres       Bowling       Water sports       Walks & Cycle rides       Special Interest      

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Fitness First
Friendly gym and fitness club.
Less than a mile

LA Fitness
Health club and gym.  www 
Less than a mile
David Lloyd
Tennis, health and fitness club.  www 
Less than a mile
DW Fitness
Gym and fitness centre.  www 
1.3 miles
Lonsdale Swimming Pool
Indoor swimming pool. Lessons available.  www 
2.2 miles
Ten Pin
Ten-pin bowling alley.  www 
1.8 miles
Derby BASC
Learn to scuba dive with the Derby brach of The Bristish Sub Aqua Club.  www 
2 miles
Derby Walks
Comprehensive list of walks in Derby.  www 
2 miles

  


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Where to stay in Derby

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Did you know...

  • Derby attracts the highest average salaries in the Midlands
  • The Sex Pistols were banned from playing in Derby in 1976 due to their antisocial behaviour
  • Derby is one of only 5 cities in the UK with a UNESCO World Heritage site in its city centre.

Other info

Tourist Info Office located at: Assembly Rooms, Market Place, Derby, DE1 3AH

Famous for...

Derby Cathedral, Rolls Royce, Royal Crown Derby and Derbyshire Dales

Annual events in Derby