Derby City Centre Travel Guide
Derby
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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.
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 top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.
Things to do
Daily Nottingham City Centre Walking Tour (10:30am)
Nottingham Walking Tour with a Local Guide
Explore Nottingham, The Legends Culture, And History
Top hotels in Derby City Centre
Leonardo Hotel Derby
A pleasant welcome at reception. Check in was simple. Room was excellent, spacious, clean and bright. (No vouchers for the bar awaiting … as was promised at reception ? Executive room ?) The only negative I have is the bar. Slow, sullen service. Expensive !Waitminutes after ringin
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Cathedral Quarter Hotel - Derby
Friendly, great breakfast and lovely hotel and great location .
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights by IHG
Staff very helpful
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant
Lovely hotel on the university grounds. We chose it because it was dog friendly and it ended up being perfect! We were put on the ground floor with patio doors leading out to the park area, which was great for our dog, super easy.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Nottingham-Gateway
The room & public areas of the Gateway Double Tree (Nottm) were spotless, the staff friendly and, most importantly (with snow on the ground WARM
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Park Plaza Nottingham
The room was fabulous, it had a really comfy bed, the pillow's were perfect, the room itself was extremely spacious, there were little extras like we had biscuits left with the tea and coffee and an ice bucket which we used. The towells in the bathroom were huge and soft. The reception staff were ...
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Derby City Centre
St Peters Quarter
While visiting St Peters Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like Derbion and Derbion.
Cathedral Quarter
While visiting Cathedral Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like Derby Museum and Art Gallery and Derby Computer Museum.
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 Kedleston Hall and Derbyshire County Cricket Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Alvaston
Alvaston might not have many top sights, but Elvaston Castle and Elvaston Castle Country Park 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 Elvaston Castle Country Park.
