Free things to do in Derby


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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Beacon Hill Country Park

Located only two miles from the M1 motorway, just south of Loughborough, in Leicestershire, near the village of Woodhouse Eaves.

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National Memorial Arboretum

The Arboretum is the UKs year-round centre of Remembrance. Our maturing woodland landscape is home to over 330 memorials.

Caudwell's Mill
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Caudwell's Mill

Where tradition and environment matter.

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Bradgate Park

Bradgate Park was first enclosed as a deer park around 800 years ago. It provides 830 acres of publicly accessible countryside.

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Monsal Trail

Spectacular panoramic views of the Peak District in this traffic free, flat route for walkers, cyclists, horse riders and wheelchair users.

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Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum

Visitors are taken through the life of Lichfield's most famous son, from troubled childhood, through literary obscurity, to world renown and success.

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Lichfield Cathedral

Discover over 1300 years of history in the only medieval three-spired Cathedral in the UK!

The Old Guildhall Prison Cells
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The Old Guildhall Prison Cells

Explore the city's old prison, dating back to 1548. See original cells, discover the inmates' stories and find out about law and order in Lichfield.

Erasmus Darwin House
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Erasmus Darwin House

An independent, accredited Museum that was once the family home of doctor, inventor and published poet Erasmus Darwin (1731 - 1802).

Abbey Pumping Station
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Abbey Pumping Station

The Abbey Pumping Station Museum collects and displays the industrial, Technological and scientific heritage of Leicester.

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Abbey Park

Abbey Park is Leicesters premier park and lies approximately one mile north of the city centre.

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Abbey Park Leicester

Abbey Park is Leicesters premier park and lies approximately one mile north of the city centre.

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Braunstone Park

168 acres of well-established open parkland, woodlands, spinneys, and meadows. It serves as a reminder of Braunstone's pastoral heritage.