History & Heritage 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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Free

Derby Cathedral

Appreciating the building, its monuments and history, tours of the Tower and enjoy the calm reflective environment of the Cathedral.

Calke Abbey
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Adults from £7.50

Calke Abbey

Step into a time capsule of faded grandeur, where nature intertwines with history amidst sprawling grounds and a meticulously preserved estate.

Wollaton Hall and Park
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Free

Wollaton Hall and Park

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

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Free

Green's Windmill

A restored and working windmill in Nottingham.

Tissington Hall
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Adults from £3.50

Tissington Hall

From open days and family tours to special events and weddings, there is always something happening at Tissington Hall.

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Adults £10

Newstead Abbey

Explore the house and gardens of Lord Byron's ancestral home.

National Memorial Arboretum
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Free

National Memorial Arboretum

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

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Free

Caudwell's Mill

Where tradition and environment matter.

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Adults from £7

Chatsworth

Choose Chatsworth and discover a day out in the Peak District with a difference.

Tamworth Castle
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Adults £7.50

Tamworth Castle

Step back in time through 900 years of history in Tamworth Castle. Wander the chambers and hallways of this unique building.

Lichfield Cathedral
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Free

Lichfield Cathedral

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

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Free

Leicester Guildhall

Dating back 600 years, the Guildhall hosts regular events including comedy, music, theatre and children's events.

Leicester Cathedral
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Free

Leicester Cathedral

At the physical heart of our city and has been embedded in the public, economic, cultural and religious life of this community since medieval times.