Indoor Things to Do in Derby
Derby has 27 indoor things to do to choose from, in and around Derbyshire. They cover rainy-day indoor venues, and the full list below is ordered by distance from the town centre so the closest options come first.
Among them are Lonsdale Swimming Pool, Infinity and Freddy's Play Kingdom & Party Centre. 6 of them are free to visit; 27 are indoor, which helps on a wet day. Each listing shows its address and, where the data is available, a website and phone number so plans can be checked before setting off.
Because facilities differ — some are full-day attractions, others a quick stop — checking opening times and any booking requirements ahead of a visit is recommended. The distances shown are measured from the middle of Derby, and the occasional listing falls in an adjoining town where it is the nearest option for Derby.
- 01 Derby Computer Museum0.0 mi
- 02 Love and Starfish0.1 mi
- 03 Regimental Museum of the 9th/12th Royal Lancers (Prince of Wales)0.1 mi
- 04 Derby Museum and Art Gallery0.1 mi
- 05 Museum of Making0.2 mi
- 06 Core VR0.2 mi
- 07 Infinity0.2 mi
- 08 Hollywood Bowl0.3 mi
- 09 Castle Fine Art Gallery0.4 mi
- 10 Pickford's House Museum0.4 mi
- 11 Derby Gaol0.5 mi
- 12 Radio Communication Museum of Great Britain0.9 mi
- 13 Great Northern Classics1.3 mi
- 14 National Sikh Heritage Centre and Holocaust Museum1.5 mi
- 15 tenpin1.9 mi
- 16 Lonsdale Swimming Pool2.4 mi
- 17 The Art Box2.9 mi
- 18 Freddy's Play Kingdom & Party Centre3.0 mi
- 19 Shardlow Heritage Centre6.7 mi
- 20 Duffield Art Gallery6.9 mi
- 21 Strutt's North Mill7.3 mi
- 22 Castle Donington Museum8.1 mi
- 23 Tarpey Gallery8.1 mi
- 24 East Midlands Aeropark8.3 mi
- 25 Calke Abbey8.6 mi
- 26 Diseworth Heritage Centre9.7 mi
- 27 Kegworth Heritage Centre10.1 mi
Good to know
How many indoor things to do are there in Derby?
This page lists 27 indoor things to do mapped in and around Derby, including Lonsdale Swimming Pool. Each entry shows its location and, where available, contact details.
Are any of the indoor things to do near Derby free?
Yes — 6 of the places listed for Derby are free to visit, marked with a "Free entry" tag in the list above.
What is there to do at indoor things to do near Derby?
Expect rainy-day indoor venues. Exactly what is on offer differs between venues, so checking ages, facilities and any booking requirements with the venue before travelling is recommended.
How are the distances to each place measured?
Distances are approximate, measured in a straight line from the centre of Derby. The list is ordered nearest-first, and a few entries may be in adjoining towns where they are the closest option for Derby.