Things to do in Derby outdoors


Visiting Derby in Derbyshire offers a delightful blend of history and modernity. Explore the city's rich industrial heritage at the Derby Museum and Art Gallery or take a leisurely stroll along the serene River Derwent. Admire the striking architecture of Derby Cathedral before indulging in the vibrant culinary scene, with cozy pubs and trendy cafes dotted around the city center.

For nature enthusiasts, nearby Peak District National Park beckons with its stunning landscapes and outdoor adventures. Derbyshire promises a memorable escape, seamlessly merging culture, nature, and contemporary charm.

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Attraction
Free

Darley Park

Darley Park, spend and hour or a few.

Moorways Sports Village and Water Park
Activity
Adults from £6.50

Moorways Sports Village and Water Park

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Moorways Sports Village and Water Park combines a water park and leisure centre with Moorways Stadium to create a fantastic facility for the community.

Bluebell's Dairy Luxury Artisan Ice Cream
Attraction
From £3

Bluebell's Dairy Luxury Artisan Ice Cream

Visit Bluebell Dairy to indulge in our Ice Cream, relax in our cosy Tea Rooms, pet the animals on our Animal Patch, or let the kids loose on our Play Park!

Attraction
Adults £13.50

Calke Abbey

The National Trust's Calke Abbey is a country house estate located near Ticknall, Derbyshire.

Field Sport UK
Activity
From £5

Field Sport UK

Field Sport Experience days, Taster Days, and CoursesUnique and memorable Experience Days and Tasters from shooting activities to bushcraft.

Charnwood Forest Alpacas
Attraction
From £20

Charnwood Forest Alpacas

Charnwood Forest Alpacas is one of the first, original and largest alpaca farms open to the public in the UK.

Wollaton Hall and Park
Attraction
Free

Wollaton Hall and Park

An Elizabethan country house which is now Nottingham Natural History Museum, with Nottingham Industrial Museum in the out-buildings.

Crich Tramway Village
Attraction
Adults from £10.50

Crich Tramway Village

On arrival collect your old penny to pay the conductor your tram fare, and receive a ticket you can use all day. Trams depart regularly from town end.

Ashby Leisure Centre and Lido
Activity

Ashby Leisure Centre and Lido

Ashby Leisure Centre and Lido is the ideal place for everyone to enjoy getting active and the benefits that regular exercise can bring.

Activity
Adults £9.05

Conkers

Looing for more than just a day out? Escape to Conkers, the award winning visitor attraction.

Lea Green
Activity
From £11.70

Lea Green

Lea Green Learning and Development Centre is one of the country's leading outdoor education centres, located in the heart of the Derbyshire countryside.