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Things to do in Derby

There are 163 things to do recorded in and around Derby, with options spanning country parks & forests, playgrounds and museums. Part of Derbyshire in East Midlands, it makes an easy base for a day out, with everything below grouped by the kind of outing you are after.

Of these, 141 are free to visit, 27 are indoor options for a wet day, 136 are outdoors and 33 are geared towards younger children. The category pages and filters below help narrow things to the right sort of outing.

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.

Happy to travel a little further? Bakewell is close by with more to see.

What’s on offer in Derby

  1. 01
    Country Parks & Forests
    Woodland trails and open countryside — including Deans Field and Sinfin Park.
    92 places
  2. 02
    Playgrounds
    Outdoor play areas and swings — including Tubby Bear's Play Zone and Olympic Gym.
    26 places
  3. 03
    Museums
    Galleries and exhibitions — including Calke Abbey and Derby Museum and Art Gallery.
    16 places
  4. 04
    Gardens
    Planted grounds and glasshouses — including Irene Ackers Garden and Joan Tidy Eco Garden.
    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

Browse categories

Days Out with Kids33Free Things to Do141Indoor Things to Do27

Places in Derby

Moorways Sports Village and Water Park

Good to know

How many things are there to do in Derby?

This guide maps 163 places to visit in and around Derby. Browse the categories on this page to narrow them down by the kind of day out you want.

What are the best-known attractions in Derby?

Recognisable names near Derby 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 Derby?

141 of the places listed for Derby 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 Derby on a rainy day?

27 indoor options are recorded near Derby — 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 Derby 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.