Things to do in Derby

England's 'City in the Countryside', Derby, is a nature lovers haven. Home to more than 40 nature reserves; visit Derby and the surrounding green spaces to enjoy more than 300 green spaces from land or from sea. One of the most popular things to do in Derby is enjoy the countryside from a boat floating down one of Derby's many canals. For a singular Derby experience, stop by the smallest Anglican cathedral in England and see if you can spot their nesting peregrine falcons! While you're there, take in the Cathedral Quarter's old-world charm; its Derby's best area to shop and socialise! Visit Derby's traditional markets, which seamlessly blend tradition with the cosmopolitan bustle of the city. Soak up Derby's cultural side and stop by the Derby Museum and Art Gallery to see the world's largest collection of Joseph Wright paintings.

  • Print any Smartsave voucher and get 20% off entry at Smartsave attractions for up to six people.
  • Enter your postcode, search by location or click on the map to find attractions near you.
  • Smartsave vouchers have no restrictions and can be used multiple times at any Smartsave attraction.

What to do in Derby?

If you're wondering what to do in Derby on your next visit, head straight for the pub! Home to the CAMRA Beer Festival twice a year, Derby boasts a thriving pub scene with independent beer festivals, microbreweries and traditional English pubs for every visitor. Soak up Derby's cultural side and stop by the Derby Museum and Art Gallery to see the world's largest collection of Joseph Wright paintings. Stop by Calke Abbey for a visit to a stately home that tells a rather unusual story with an eccentric cast of characters. For other things to do in Derby look no further than Darley Abbey Village & Mills, which is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. But beware; Derby is the most haunted city in the UK! Can you spot Florence Nightingale?