The city of Derby is full of character with elegant Georgian streets and architectural masterpieces around every corner.
Royal Crown Derby porcelain is famed the world over and visitors can take a fascinating factory tour mid-week as well as drop in at the Visitor Centre complete with restaurant and factory shop.
The importance of industry is celebrated at the Derby Industrial Museum situated in England's first factory building, a former silk mill on the banks of the River Derwent. Learn about the city's associations with Rolls Royce, rail travel and mining and it's FREE!
Art lovers can relish oil painting masterpieces by Joseph Wright at the Derby Museum and Art Gallery. Home improvements enthusiasts can marvel at the architecture and furnishings at Pickford's House, a Georgian town house treasure and Kedleston Hall, a fine neo-classical house set amidst rolling parkland.
A city ghost tour should satisfy those with a more ghoulish interest. After all, Derby has had more ghostly sightings than York! Additional themed tours are also available to cover a variety of historical interests.
Enjoy the tranquility of Derby Cathedral and discover the elegant wrought iron work and beautiful gold décor.
Footie fan or not, Pride Park football stadium can't fail to impress and behind the scenes tours reveal all!
Tranquil parks offer a great contrast to the lively city scene. Take a miniature steam train ride at Markeaton Park every weekend and meet 'the man Himself' on the special December Santa Service!
Shopping completes the picture with everything from traditional old world charm and markets magic to high street names and bargain basements. Cultural interludes can also be savoured at a variety of theatres, concert halls and cinemas.
World-wide cuisine and a fine selection of hotels and guesthouses makes Derby a superb choice for a weekend break. Population 240,000
Attraction
Calke Abbey
Derby Cathedral
Derby City Museum and Art Gallery
Derby Industrial Museum
Donington Grand Prix Collection
Foremark Reservoir
Kedleston Hall and Park
National Stone Centre
Pickford's House Museum
Q Gallery
Royal Crown Derby Visitor Centre
Staunton Harold Reservoir
Ten Pin
Budget
Days Hotel Derby *book online*
Derby Conference Centre *book online*
Innkeepers Lodge *book online*
Premier Inn Derby East *book online*
Premier Inn Derby North West *book online*
Premier Inn Derby South *book online*
Premier Inn Derby West *book online*
The Derby Conference Centre *book online*
Travelodge Derby *book online*
Travelodge Derby Pride Park *book online*
Travelodge Nottingham EM Airport Donington Park M1 *book online*
Camping
Cavendish Camping and Caravan Site
Care Home
Forest View
Landemere
Oaklands Derby
Sherwood View
St Werburgh's House
The Laurels
The Park
Casino
Stanley Grand Casino
The Carlton Casino
Church
Derby Cathedral
St Mary's Church
Cinema
Cineworld Cinema
Showcase Cinemas Derby
UCI Derby
Classes
Dance - Absolute Salsa
Yoga - Body Tree Thai Yoga Massage
Club
Bar V
Blue Note Club
Curzons
Supanova
Cottage
National Trust Cottages
Pilgrim's Cottage
Council
Dentist
Bright Smiles Dental Care
Cathedral Dental Practice
Coach House Dental Practice
Grzesik, Mrs A K
Koshal, Patel & Kenny
Murphy, D M & Associates
Doctor
Allen GR
Bakshi J
Bold TA
Little SW
The Health Centre
Estate Agent
Bagshaws Residential
Bairstow Eves East Midlands
Boxall Brown & Jones
Burchell Edwards
Everington & Ruddle
General Accident Property Services
Pritchard Radford & Birds
Tim Dodes
Golf Club
Allestree Park
Horsley Lodge
Mickleover
Sinfin
Health and Fitness Club
David Lloyd Racquet and Fitness Club
Dragons academy of Martial Arts
Dragons Health Club
Fitness First Derby
JJB Sports Health Club
LA Fitness
LivingWell East Midlands
Reviva Health Clubs for Women
Topnotch Health Club
Virgin Active Health Club
YMCA
Holiday Park
Hostel
Market
Allenton Market
Cattle Market Car Boot
Derby Country Market
Derby Eagle Centre Market
Derby Market Hall
Performing Arts
Assembly Rooms
Derby Bach Choir
Derby Concert Orchestra
Derby Dance
Derby Playhouse
First Stage Dance & Theatre Academy
Guildhall Theatre
Helen O'Grady Drama Academy
Sinfonia Viva
Pub and Bar
Alexandra Hotel
Bell & Castle Inn
Brick & Tile
City Inn
Crown & Cushion
Duke Of Clarence
Florence Nightingale
Friary
Gallery
Maypole Inn
Merry Widows
Old Silk Mill
Royal Standard
Shakespeare Inn
Smithfield
Tavern
Tiger
Vaults
Victoria Inn
Vine
York Tavern
Restaurant
Alexandra Hotel
Antibo
Ashoka Restaurant
Brasserie
Cactus Cafe
Caribbean
Chaiyo Thai Restaurant
Hallmark Hotel Derby
La-Gondola Hotel Ristorante
Lamp and Seam
Mumbai Blue
Quatties
Siam Corner Thai Restaurant
Spur Steak and Grill
Stelline Trattoria
Tonic Brasserie Bar
Watermargin
White Derby
School
Derby Dance
Derby Grammar School for Boys
Derby High School
First Stage Dance & Theatre Academy
Foremarke Hall
Ockbrook School
Repton School
Self-Catering
Beechwood Park
Derby City Centre Apartments
National Trust Cottages
SACO Derby
Solicitor
C J H Solicitors
Dorians
J H Powell & Co
J L Lees
Moody and Woolley Solrs
Nelsons
Robinsons
Sheehy-Smith
Taxi
A2B Cars
Abbey Line
Albatross Cars
Chads Cars
City Cars
D C Cars
Derby Cabs
Derby Mini Bus Hire
Derby Minibus Hire
Eagle City Cars
Intime Cars
Midland Taxis
Theatre
Assembly Rooms
Derby Playhouse
Guildhall Theatre
Vet
Sports Clubs
7 Steps Judo Kwai (Martial Arts)
Allestree CC (Cricket)
Derby County (Football)
Derby Mercury RC (Cycling)
Derby RFC (Rugby Union)
Derby Stomr Basketball Club (Basketball)
Derby Trailblazers Basketball Club (Cricket)
Derbyshire County Cricket Club (Cricket)
Derbyshire Tennis Centre (Tennis)
Dragons academy of Martial Arts (Martial Arts)
Ilkeston Rugby Football Club (Rugby Union)
Mickleover CC (Cricket)
Nunsfield Judo Club (Martial Arts)
Quarndon CC (Cricket)
Ripley (Women's Hockey)
Rolls-Royce CC (Cricket)
Stainsby Hall CC (Cricket)
Stanton & Awsworth Elks CC (Cricket)
Ten Pin (Bowling)
University of Derby (Women's Hockey)
University of Derby (Men's Hockey)
West Hallam White Rose CC (Cricket)
Wirksworth Cricket Club (Cricket)
Shops
Debenhams
Allsports (Retail) Ltd
Boutique Florists
Pretty Petals Florists
Boots
R & J Events
Abbey Hill Farm Shop & Tea Room
Early Learning Centre
Rymans
Wyevale Garden Centre
Grangecraft (Garden Centre) Ltd
Markeaton Garden Centre & Nurseries
The Pet Shop
Wines Naturally!
Millets
Dorothy Perkins
Forbidden Planet
Manor Pharmacy
Lancaster & Thorpe
You Can Never Have Too Many Shoes
Evans
Waterstones
J D Sports
Staples
Halfords
Ingleby Gallery
Tregoning Fine Art
The Beetroot Tree
Gallery 93
Blacks
Majestic Wine
bcb-uk-photos
Thorntons
PC World
Wickes
Sound Bites
H Samuel
Wallis
Ernest Jones
All Saints
Mothercare
Gamestation
Superdrug
B&Q
Optique Vision
Goldsmiths
Homebase
Rowlands Pharmacy
Clarks
Grit Gear
Disney Store
T K Maxx
Bears N Gifts 4 U
SoleTrader
Lush
Pets At Home
Little Paper House
Mackney Photography
River Island
Topman
Topshop
BHS
The Entertainer
Antiques
Activities
Derbyshire County Archery Association(Archery)
Pastures Company of Archers(Archery)
Derby Mercury RC(Cycling)
Powerleague Derby Soccer Dome(Football)
Soccerama Activity Centre(Football)
Places to Stay near Derby
SACO Derby (0.07 miles)
Set in a conservation area overlooking a brook in the heart of Derby, these contemporary apartments bring tranquillity to the modern urban life-style.
Behind bright floor to ceiling glass, these interior designed, ... More
Cathedral Quarter Hotel (0.16 miles)
Cathedral Quarter is a brand new 4 star hotel ideally positioned in the centre of Derby just off the A52 which has links to the M1 Motorway. Cathedral Quarter is ... More
Rangemoor Park Hotel (0.31 miles)
Georgian House Hotel (0.40 miles)
Located within 10 minutes walk of the city centre, the Georgian House Hotel offers you the atmosphere of a country style hotel. The Grade II listed building retains its old ... More
Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights (0.51 miles)
Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights is located right in the city centre, overlooking the River Derwent, and opens in early November 2010. We have 105 bedrooms, bar and full service restaurant ... More
Stuart Hotel (0.87 miles)
The Stuart provides a comfortable and relaxing environment with all the latest facilities expected of a self rated 4 star Hotel. The fabulous design introduces the guest to what can only be described as the ... More | visit website
Days Hotel Derby (0.97 miles)
Conveniently located at Derbyshire County Cricket Ground, just 10 minutes’ walk from the city centre, this modern hotel offers comfortable, well-appointed accommodation and excellent access to the region’s main roads. This newly ... More
Jurys Inn Derby (1.00 miles)
Jurys Inn Derby is situated in the heart of the vibrant and trendy Cathedral Quarter on King Street. The hotel is within walking distance of the main shopping districts, restaurants ... More
Hallmark Hotel Derby (1.04 miles)
The Midland Hotel, next to Derby Train Station, has been completely transformed to emerge as Hallmark Hotel Derby, a 4 star boutique-style hotel.
At this boutique hotel close to East Midlands Airport ... More | visit website
Travelodge Derby (1.07 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
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