Home to the British Motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP), Donington Park is one of the most famous race circuits in the UK. It operates a very...

Situated close to the famous Donnington Race Track, this Grand Prix Museum is dedicated to the rich history of motor sport that has taken place...

Originally this building was the rectory for a Norman parish church, but became the home of Sir John Coke in 1628 and has been handed...

This library is a lifeline to the local community and carries a large collection of texts that cross a range of subjects and genres....

This area has a long and interesting history, much of which is explored here in the local museum. There is a large collection in...

The Shardlow Heritage Centre offers visitors a fascinating insight into the 18th Century canal port amongst many other interesting items. The collection is made...

This award-winning museum is housed in a 19th Century barn that presents the history of the local community from the earliest settlement through to the...

This baroque mansion, built 1701-3 and set in a stunning landscape park, has become famous as a graphic illustration of the English country house in...

Whatton Gardens, dating from the 19th Century, comprise fifteen acres of formal and informal garden with many interesting and unusual features: spring bulbs, woodland garden,...

This award-winning all weather museum is one of the largest and best-loved in the Midlands. Based on the site of a former colliery, there...

This library is located at the heart of the community and has served as a cultural and social hub to the town for many years....

The Sanctuary covers an area of ten acres of land close to the Derby County Football Stadium and the River Derwent. Once this area...

Derby County are an historic football club that have a long and illustrious history in the game. Games take place at the Pride Park...

Donnington-le-Heath Manor House is one of the most outstanding examples of aristocratic architecture and manor house building in the locality, cutting a majestic sight against...

Commissioned by Jospeph Strutt, Derby Arboretum was the first specifically designed urban park to be built anywhere in Britain. The park was donated to...

Located in the old school building at the heart of the community this library is, and has been for many years, one of the centres...

Opened in 1982, the collection at the main town museum is one of the finest in the area and is certainly the definitive source of...

Royal Crown Derby wares are some of the most sought after that are produced in this area of the country. This factory shop allows...

The 1819 novel Ivanhoe, by Sir Walter Scott features a famous jousting scene that takes place outside of this beautiful castle in the heart of...

Thrumpton Hall is located close to the city of Nottingham and East Midlands Airport. A jewel in the Midlands, the house is a tranquil...

The magnificent pumping engines at Claymills are one of the proudest pieces of industrial heritage that remain in this area. The preservation trust was...

Derby Playhouse is a popular attraction at the heart of the city and is one of the most busy and thriving regional theatres in England....

The church building of St Peter’s dates back to the 11th Century and is one of the oldest and best preserved churches in De4rby and...

The Assembly Rooms is the leading entertainment venue in Derby and is located at the very heart of the historic town centre, in the Market...

The Guildhall Theatre is one of two theatres located in the main market square at the heart of Derby. This excellent venue provides an...

Derby Museum and Art Gallery is a well loved institution in the city and stands at the very heart of the community. The art...

Derby Local Studies Library ids one of the main cultural focal points in the heart of the city, and offers a wealth of information on...

With its story going back to the tenth century, its splendid medieval tower, fascinating historical artefacts including Bess of Hardwick’s monument, the Bakewell Screen, Joseph...

The Tregoning Gallery has an enviable reputation as one of the leading galleries for viewing fine art in this region of the country and carries...

Derby Industrial Museum is housed in a re-built version of England’s first factory, the silk mill of 1721. It features local industries, including railway engineering...

Little Chester Museum follows the history of Chester Green, and makes for a fascinating visitor attraction if you are in this area. The collection...

The Bridge Chapel is one of the gems of Derby’s history and heritage. It is one of the few chapels of its age remaining...

Derby Dance is a dedicated dance centre located close to the heart of the city. The centre houses a fantastic 134 seat studio theatre...

Derby Gaol invites visitors to take a step back in time to a historic series of prison cells where prisoners would have once languished....

This visitor centre is housed in an original 19th Century pottery that has been carefully preserved and restored to the exact state in which it...

The Bass Museum offers an exciting opportunity to enjoy the history of Brewing. A range of Exhibits, from the historic to hi-tech virtual reality displays...

This East Midlands university dates back to 1909 and has an expansive campus covering approximately two square kilometres. It has a strong sporting emphasis borne...

Darley Park is a popular and unspoilt area of natural green land that has been set aside by the local authority within a short walk...

The Old Rectory Museum is housed within this beautiful rectory building that has served the seven hundred year old parish church for many centuries....

Charnwood Museum is an excellent educational resource in the beautiful setting of Queens Park. The museum has four permanent exhibitions themed around the social, architectural,...