Alvaston Travel Guide
Derby
Popular places to visit
Donington Park Racing Circuit
You can take time to visit Donington Park Racing Circuit during your travels to Castle Donington. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.
Pride Park Stadium
Catch an event at Pride Park Stadium during your trip to Derby. Visit the spas and cosy cafes in this relaxing area.
Kedleston Hall
You can learn about the history of Derby with a stop at Kedleston Hall. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Explore the great outdoors at Elvaston Castle Country Park, a lovely green space in Elvaston.
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
Daily Nottingham City Centre Walking Tour (10:30am)
Nottingham Walking Tour with a Local Guide
Watson Fothergill Walk: Architecture of Victorian Nottingham Guided Tour
Top hotels in Alvaston
The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant
All good from start to finish. Restaurant was popular so worth pre booking, although room service was great.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Mercure Nottingham Sherwood Hotel
Noisy, no good noise separation between Hotel rooms, my room had a door leading to another room and it was not locked as I would have expected.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
mour Hotel
The room was spacious with a large shower. The carpet was threadbare and the bed was extremely hard. I discovered that the restaurant prices were excessive, £23 for fish and chips, £37 for an 8oz RUMP steak! A five minute drive took me to the Badger Box, extensive menu, great prices, £13 8oz Sirloin ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Burleigh Court Hotel
The room was excellent, comfortable and everything you would need. The hotel is within the Uni campus and a short drive into thectown centre. The spa facilities were excellent we enjoyed the steam room, sauna, pool and jacuzzi. The changing rooms are well equipped. Great relaxing stay.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Leonardo Hotel Nottingham
Easy and level ground walk from the rail station to the hotel. Well equipped, comfortable rooms. Bed was a bit hard for me, but that's a personal preference. Staff are very professional and helpful. Room service was excellent.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Park Plaza Nottingham
Our usual stay In favourite park plaza. Never disappointed us :)
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Alvaston
Chellaston
While there might not be top attractions in Chellaston, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Elvaston Castle and Elvaston Castle Country Park.
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.
St Peters Quarter
While visiting St Peters Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like Derbion and Derbion.
Derby City Centre
If you're spending some time in Derby City Centre, Derbion and Derby Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
Cathedral Quarter
While visiting Cathedral Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like Derby Museum and Art Gallery and Chapel Street Arts Centre.
Darley Abbey
Darley Abbey might not have many top sights, but Kedleston Hall and Derbyshire County Cricket Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
