Derby City Centre Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Derby Cathedral
Famed for the panoramic views from its soaring clock tower, this ancient religious landmark is also home to a series of striking medieval graves.
Quad
Watch Hollywood blockbusters, browse rotating art exhibitions and create your own works of art at workshops inside a contemporary steel-and-glass building.
Derby Museum and Art Gallery
From the paintings of Joseph Wright to Roman coins and a dedication to Bonnie Prince Charlie, this museum presents a valuable insight into local history.
Kedleston Hall
You can learn about the history of Derby with a stop at Kedleston Hall. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.
Elvaston Castle
Take a leisurely stroll around the grounds of a stately home to admire its formal gardens, enjoy a picnic on the lush lawns and spot varied wildlife.
Melbourne Hall
Tour the well-appointed rooms of the manor house of a 900-year-old estate and go for a stroll around its ornamental garden.
Things to do
Watson Fothergill Walk: Architecture of Victorian Nottingham Guided Tour
Top hotels in Derby City Centre
Leonardo Hotel Derby
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025
Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights by IHG
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025
Leonardo Hotel Nottingham
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025
The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025
Leonardo Hotel East Midlands Airport
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025
mour Hotel
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Derby City Centre
Cathedral Quarter
While visiting Cathedral Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like Derby Cathedral and Derby Museum and Art Gallery.
St Peters Quarter
While visiting St Peters Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like Derbion and Derbion.
Pride Park
Pride Park is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Pride Park Stadium or Derby Arena.
Darley Abbey
Darley Abbey might not have many top sights, but Derby Cathedral and Kedleston Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Alvaston
Alvaston might not have many top sights, but Elvaston Castle and Derby Arena are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Chellaston
While there might not be top attractions in Chellaston, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Elvaston Castle and Derby Arena.
- Derby Cathedral
- Derby Theatre
- Quad
- Derby Museum and Art Gallery
- Derbion
- Alton Towers
- Peak District National Park
- University of Nottingham
- Donington Park Racing Circuit
- Loughborough University
- Motorpoint Arena Nottingham
- Theatre Royal
- Nottingham Trent University Clifton Campus
- Twycross Zoo
- Dovedale National Nature Reserve
- Nottingham Trent University
- Trent Bridge
- Pride Park Stadium
- Wollaton Hall
- Nottingham Castle
- Heights of Abraham Cable Car Station
- National Memorial Arboretum
- Carsington Water
- St. George's Park
- Kedleston Hall
- National Water Sports Centre
- Newstead Abbey