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Things to do in Derbyshire

Derbyshire covers 2 towns with 198 things to do mapped in total, with options spanning country parks & forests, playgrounds and gardens. The widest choice is around Derby and Bakewell.

The mix includes 176 free to visit, 27 indoor and 171 outdoors, so there is something whatever the weather. Pick an area below to see what is closest to you.

Among the attractions worth knowing about are Duffield Castle, Calke Abbey, Derby Museum and Art Gallery, Derby Gaol and Strutt's North Mill — follow any of them through for the address and what else is close by.

What’s on offer in Derbyshire

  1. 01
    Country Parks & Forests
    Woodland trails and open countryside — including Whitworth Park and Sparrow Park.
    114 places
  2. 02
    Playgrounds
    Outdoor play areas and swings — including Little Monkeys Play Centre and The Rutland.
    30 places
  3. 03
    Gardens
    Planted grounds and glasshouses — including Paxton's Rock Garden and Wild Thyme Garden.
    25 places
  4. 04
    Museums
    Galleries and exhibitions — including Calke Abbey and Derby Museum and Art Gallery.
    16 places
  5. 05
    Art Galleries
    Changing art exhibitions — including The Art Box and Castle Fine Art Gallery.
    5 places
  6. 06
    Play Centres
    Indoor play for younger children — including Infinity and Freddy's Play Kingdom & Party Centre.
    2 places

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Good to know

How many things are there to do in Derbyshire?

This guide maps 198 places to visit across Derbyshire, spread across 2 towns. Browse the areas on this page to narrow them down by the kind of day out you want.

What are the best-known attractions in Derbyshire?

Recognisable names in Derbyshire include Duffield Castle, Calke Abbey, Derby Museum and Art Gallery and Derby Gaol. Each has its own page with location, attributes and nearby alternatives.

Where can I find free things to do in Derbyshire?

176 of the places listed for Derbyshire are free to enter, among them parks, beaches and nature spots. The "Free things to do" view gathers them together.

What is there to do in Derbyshire on a rainy day?

27 indoor options are recorded across Derbyshire — soft play, museums, bowling and the like — so a wet day need not stop a visit. The "Indoor" view lists them.

Is the information on Derbyshire kept up to date?

Listings are drawn from open mapping data and refreshed as places are added or change. Opening hours and prices are best confirmed with each venue before visiting.