Things to do in Derby with kids


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

Nottingham Heritage Railway

6 miles of heritage railway running through the beautiful scenery of South Nottinghamshire and North-West Leicestershire.

Elite Gaming Lounge
Activity
From £5

Elite Gaming Lounge

Elite Gaming Lounge is a gaming facility with licenced bar. We have PlayStation, Xbox, VR consoles, board games, trading card nights and tabletop gaming.

Activity
From £17

Escape Coalville

60 minutes to find the clues, solve the mystery and save the day! For teams of 2-6, we also offer corporate events and birthday parties

Green's Windmill
Attraction
Free

Green's Windmill

A restored and working windmill in Nottingham.

Tissington Hall
Attraction
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.

Activity

Kirkby Leisure Centre

Kirkby Leisure Centre brings with it better opportunities for everyone in the local community to get active.

Freestyle Trampoline Park
Activity
From £9.95

Freestyle Trampoline Park

The Trampoline Park with it all!Soft play, Inflatable assault course and lots of Trampolines

Attraction
Adults £10

Newstead Abbey

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

Notts Maze
Attraction
Adults £8

Notts Maze

Looking for a challenge this summer? Take a step into the wild & engage your sense of adventure Step into a 12 Acre Maize Maze Adventure!

Lammas Leisure Centre
Activity

Lammas Leisure Centre

Offers you an unrivalled fitness experience. From the state-of-the-art gym, group fitness classes, a swimming pool, and much more.

Jimmy Beans
Activity
From £1

Jimmy Beans

Offering a vast array of bespoke, modern and professionally designed play equipment, there is something for every child aged from newborn to ten years old!

Attraction
Free

Beacon Hill Country Park

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

Attraction
Free

National Memorial Arboretum

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