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Welcome to Derby
Dynamic yet compact, Derby is the ideal destination for a taste of friendly and cosmopolitan city life.
With everything from designer and mainstream shopping and mouth-watering international cuisine to live entertainment and real ale pubs, it's a great place for a city break.
Shop 'til you drop at the Derbion shopping centre, packed with more than 150 stores, including High Street favourites and designer and independent brands. Or head for the chic Cathedral Quarter to browse in designer boutiques and exclusive shops.
Sample the world on a plate at everything from award-winning restaurants to bijou tea rooms and cafés. If you have a taste for real ale, slake your thirst at more than 120 real ale pubs, three microbreweries and two annual CAMRA beer festivals.
See live entertainment ranging from music and comedy to musicals and drama at Derby Theatre, or for contemporary visual arts, film and media, head for cutting edge Derby QUAD.
Experience the excitement of live football or take a tour at the impressive Pride Park Stadium, home of Derby County Football Club, or scare yourself silly on one of Derby's famous ghost walks, created by Most Haunted's Richard Felix.
If you're keen on culture, Derby Cathedral is worth a look. Boasting a long association with the Dukes of Devonshire, it includes a magnificent monument to Bess of Hardwick, and is now the unlikely home of a family of peregrine falcons!
Nearby Derby Museum and Art Gallery houses the largest collection of paintings by the city's 18th century landscape and portrait master Joseph Wright; the Silk Mill is home to the new Museum of Making; while a short distance from the city centre you can pay a visit to Royal Crown Derby, renowned for its luxury fine bone china, manufactured solely in England.
In The Area
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Calke Abbey
Poised somewhere between gentle neglect and downright dereliction, Calke Abbey is unlike other great country estates.
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Elvaston Castle Country Park
Elvaston Castle Country Park is truly magical and steeped in history. Its formal gardens and wider parkland still inspire and surprise today.
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Derby Cathedral
Come and appreciate the calm of this place of worship. A building of light, sanctuary, beauty and innovation which holds important monuments of…
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University of Derby
This site offers a number of fantastic facilities including; a general shop, a book shop, an on-site hairdresser and a really good choice of cafes…
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Markeaton Park
Markeaton Park is Derby’s most visited park and is one of the most popular attractions in the East Midlands
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Derby LIVE
Derby LIVE present LIVE performances, events and festivals at the Guildhall Theare, Derby Arena and outdoor spaces across the city.
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Pickford's House Museum
A museum of Georgian life and historic costume built in 1769 - 70, displaying period room settings and costume exhibitions
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Cathedral Quarter BID
The Cathedral Quarter Individual, Diverse and Inspiring. Enjoy shopping in historic streets and boutique, quality shops with excellent customer…
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Derby Arboretum
Derby Arboretum is famous for being Britain's first public park. Situated just outside the city it's picturesque oasis with a fine collection of…
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Derby Market Hall
Derby Market Hall is a treasure trove of unique finds and delicious treats, perfect for a day of shopping, dining and entertainment in the hustle and…
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Oaklands Country Lodges
Three beautifully styled and smartly furnished timber lodges surrounded by an acre of peaceful landscaped grounds with a wildlife pond and fine…
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Derby Sales and Information Centre
Located at the Guildhall Theatre, it is the ideal place to start your visit to Derby.
Our Great Itineraries
City Heritage, Culture and Cocktails!
Visit Derby, the UK’s most central city, with a rich history of creativity and making, a busy cultural calendar, a varied shopping offer and the…
A cultural short break in Derby and the Peak…
In the Centre of it All, experience a blend of the vibrant Derby City and the beautifully charming Peak District in this two-day itinerary.
Events in Derby
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The Lark Ascending at Derby Cathedral
The Lark Ascending is enduringly popular as a portrait of rural England.
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Painting party at Carnero Lounge
Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening of painting!
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Silk, Stitches and Status at Calke Abbey
Join us for an exclusive tour revealing rarely seen garments. From elegant gowns to servants' uniforms, each one is stitched with history and the…
Trails nearby
Derby Cycle Routes - Elvaston and Swarkestone
Two popular cycle routes starting from Derby city centre.
Villages nearby
Breadsall
A picturesque old village on the outskirts of Derby, surrounded by woodland and steeped in history.
Swarkestone
An important crossing point of the River Trent, marked by the handsome river bridge of 1797, known as Swarkestone Bridge; this is the longest stone bridge in England.
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