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What to see and do in Derby ?

Derby Cathedral

The Medieval Tower is the second highest in England at 212 feet; its bells are rung regularly and are the oldest ring of ten bells in the world. James Gibbs designed the superb early 18th century classical gold and white nave. Features include the wrought iron screen by Robert Bakewell, Bess of Hardwick’s elaborate memorial and St. Katherine’s Chapel.

Derby Museum and Art Gallery

The Museum, which has a gallery dedicated to the craft of ceramics, also features on Natural History, Egyptian Mummies and Military history. In the town’s history section you will see the Bonny Prince Charlie Room, with wood panelling taken from Exeter House where the Prince stayed in 1745. The Art Gallery has a collection on the work of the local artist Joseph Wright.

Pickford’s House

One of Derby’s fine Georgian Town Houses, built in 1770 by local designer Joseph Pickford. In the beautifully decorated rooms, you will find scenes of Georgian domestic life and historic costume displays.

Derby Heritage Centre

This quaint timber-framed building is home to a wealth of historical local information, including photographic displays and books.

Derby Industrial Museum

The museum is situated in the first factory building in England, an 18th century Silk Mill. Here you can learn about the history of railways, coal mines and Rolls-Royce aero engines. There is also a variety of changing exhibitions.

The Assembly Rooms

Derby’s leading entertainment venue, located on the Market Place in the centre of Derby. A programme of Arts and Entertainment, including an orchestral season, comedy, rock and pop events and family entertainment can be found there.

The Guildhall Theatre

Located on the Market Place, provides a blend of professional touring theatre and music events. It also offers a venue for many amateur productions and is perfect for small meetings and exhibitions.

Kedleston Lanes cycle route

Take the Kedleston Lanes cycle route that starts and finishes in the Riverside Gardens by the Council House in Derby. The route takes you through the lanes north-west of Derby and visits the villages of Kirk Langley, Weston Underwood and Quarndon.

The Derwent Valley Heritage Way

Discover the beauty and heritage of Derbyshire’s River Derwent by following the Derwent Valley Heritage Way. The total distance is 55 miles but it can be taken as a long distance walk or as a series of shorter walks. The Derwent Valley Heritage Way has been way-marked using small yellow and purple disks.

Allestree Park

Allestree Park dates from the end of the 18th Century when the present Hall was built. The park is preserved as a Local Nature Reserve because of its wide range of wildlife habitats. A Nature Trail follows an easy, reasonably flat route around the lower part of the Park and the lake shore. The trail is just over 1.5 miles long and should take about an hour and a half to complete.

Where is Derby in England ?

About Derbyshire

Derby, considered by many to be the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution in the United Kingdom, is situated in the East Midlands of England. Derbyshire is the ceremonial county of Derby, and is home to beautiful parklands and forests, as well as having a rich and extremely interesting history. This area has been inhabited by humans for an estimated fourteen thousand years, and there are tombs and even henge monuments here that are testaments to this amazing fact. Derbyshire still maintains much of an authentic Victorian atmosphere, as many of its buildings have not been changed, but simply refurbished.

There are many options for accommodation here in Derbyshire. These range from hotels to humble bed and breakfasts, and even to quaint holiday cottages you can rent out for days at a time. There are also different types of hotels here – some are on the more luxurious and modern side, while others give you the genuine country holiday experience. The bed and breakfasts here are great, with many of them backing on to wide expanses of lush green parkland, or views that are equally as delightful. The holiday cottages available here also provide a unique and private experience for all who visit.

There are plenty of fun and exciting activities to get stuck into during your holiday in Derbyshire. Trek along some of the natural trails here, up in mountains or around lakes. There are also gardens and museums galore! There is entertainment here for the children too – places like Matlock Farm Park, which allow them to get up close and personal with some of their favourite animals.

Derbyshire is full of stunning places that, put simply, will take your breath away. The beauty of this area shines through its natural wonders. Dovedale Ravine is a prime example – with miles upon miles of crystal clear water, strolling along the banks of the river here won’t feel like a chore at all. As well as the river, it also showcases some of Derbyshire’s spectacular scenery, including forests and hills. The trails here can be a little steep in some places, but are suitable for children with adult supervision.

The Monsal Trail is another amazing place to visit. You can walk through the bushland here, but there is also the option to hire a bike and view the magical scenery this way. Pack a lunch and make a day out of it – you will be sure to remember it!

There are also many different gardens and churches to visit in Derbyshire, and these include the Hardwick Hall and Gardens, as well as the Pavilion Gardens, and many more. Many of these places house traditional Victorian style buildings that you can explore. The Chesterfield Parish Church is another historic building you should visit – its crooked spire is definitely a landmark, and the church itself harbours many interesting and mostly unknown secrets.

If the children want to get a bit more hands on, you can take them to visit Matlock Farm Park, where for a small price, they will get to see a variety of animals in the countryside. These animals range from the ordinary sheep or goat to the more unique peacocks and llamas. Everyone can have fun here, regardless of where your interests lie.