Derby Tourist Information & Visitor Guide
The oldest factory in Britain, the Silk Mill ensures Derby's place in the history books as the birth place of the Industrial Revolution. In many ways Derby is a very traditional English city with a towering cathedral, thriving theatre and plenty of shops, bars and restaurants. Derby is also in the heart of The Peak District, a stunning area of natural beauty and ideal for walking or cycling.
Derby Highlights
- Chatsworth House - don't miss one of Britain's favourite and most splendid stately homes
- The Peak District - Derby is right on the doorstep of this sensation area of outstanding beauty
- Derby City Museum - attractive collections, including porcelain, paintings, archaeology, history, local regiments, geology and wildlife
- Derby Cathedral - the tower is said to be the second highest in England (212 feet) with the oldest ring of 10 bells in the world
- Pickford's House Museum - Grade I listed town house built in 1770 by Joseph Pickford
- Derby Playhouse - a thriving theatre staging everything from comedy to high drama
- Silk Mill - Derby's Museum of Industry and History is on the site of one of the first factories in this country
Plan your visit to Derby
- Derby Hotels - view and choose a place to stay
- Derby Attractions - browse a list of attractions in Derby
- Derby Short Breaks - offers and ideas
Hotels in other popular destinations
Blackpool Hotels - Chester Hotels - Derbyshire Hotels - Harrogate Hotels
Leeds Hotels - Liverpool Hotels - Manchester Hotels - Nottingham Hotels
The Peak District - Stoke-on-Trent Hotels
