Derby Vacation Packages
Some 240,000 people call Derby in Derbyshire home.
From Derby, London is 110 miles (177 kilometers) to the southeast from here while Birmingham is 35 miles (56 kilometers) to the southwest.
Get set for a high speed adrenalin rush at the Donington Park Racing Circuit, the premier speedway for motorsports fanatics in Derby. Tour the circuit, check out the gleaming paintwork and polished chrome of high-performance vehicles, and, if you’re lucky enough to catch a race, find a seat with the best track-side view and enjoy the heart-stopping action.
If you are interested in art, culture and history visit the Derby Museum and Art Gallery, one of the most interesting museums in Derby. Even if you are only casually interested in art, this is the perfect place to relax and learn about art history.
Don’t miss the chance to visit the exciting forts and castles in the area. When you view the iconic outer defenses of the old Elvaston Castle, it is easy to conjure up images of how members of the nobility once fought for this area.
The Derby Cathedral is a well-preserved religious building that is well worth checking out. Appreciate the atmosphere of this fascinating place, learn about its past and find out why it is such a popular destination for visitors to the area.
It doesn't matter how many fabulous sights you’ve managed to squeeze into your schedule; no stay in this city would be complete without a visit to the Melbourne Parish Church and the St Mary and St Hardulph Church.
