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

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

Markeaton Park offers a wide-open space in the heart of the city where visitors and local people can rest and relax in pastoral surroundings, away...

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

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...

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...

Kedlestone Hall is a classical Palladian mansion built 1759-65 for the Curzon family who had lived in the area since the 12th Century. The house...

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....

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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

The Robert Ludlam Theatre is located at Saint Benedict School and seats up to two hundred and seventy people. Throughout the year the theatre...

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...

These charming National Trust protected stables and dovecote has a history that dates back to the 16th Century. Completed in 1541, the dovecote was...

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

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

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 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...

This museum is a fascinating insight into the lives of children from the 18th Century to today. Appealing to all ages, the museum has...

Sudbury Hall is one of the most individual of late 17th-century houses, with rich interior decoration including woodcarving by Gibbons, superb plasterwork, and decorative painted...

Branston Water Park – forty-acre lake and country park surrounded by woodland, wetland and wildflower meadow. Facilities include information centre, playground, toilets, and picnic area...

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...

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

Conkers is an outdoor pursuits facility that offers visitors the chance to challenge themselves in a range of sports and pastimes that they wouldn’t necessarily...

Strutt’s North Mill was the most technologically advanced building when built to William Strutt’s ‘fire-proof’ design in 1804. The museum displays the evolution of...

An early 19th century blast furnace with interactive displays relating to the iron making process and the story of the furnace and it’s inhabitants. There...

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...

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

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 heritage centre is designed to give a great day out to the casual visitor as well as the serious researcher. One is invited...

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...