Derby City Centre Travel Guide
Derby
Visit Derby City Centre
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 lively bars in this quaint 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.
Things to do
Daily Nottingham City Centre Walking Tour (10:30am)
Explore Nottingham, The Legends Culture, And History
Watson Fothergill Walk: Architecture of Victorian Nottingham Guided Tour
Nottingham Walking Tour with a Local Guide
Fun and Flexible Treasure Hunt Around Nottingham with Hidden Gems
Private Nottingham Walking Tour with Local Guide
Top hotels in Derby City Centre
Leonardo Hotel Derby
Rooms are average for the price. food is good. room was cold
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights by IHG
Lovely welcome at reception. Room clean and tasteful. Breakfast was great, standard buffet, but can request omelette of choice, and they're massive and wonderfully presented. Staff were great and we weren't pressured to leave. Was interesting to see brown bags available to take things away!! Parking ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Cathedral Quarter Hotel - Derby
Clean needs updating No restraint service as hotel quie Brilliant location Room for four guest cars to park
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant
Always
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Leonardo Hotel Nottingham
I stay here when travelling for work and it generally does the job! Last time, I had housekeeping barge i
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Park Plaza Nottingham
Nice big rooms with everything you need including a mini fridge. Staff all very friendly and helpful, we got a complimentary early check in as a Radison member so that was a nice surprise. Hotel is in a good location minutes from the market square. We always stay here when visiting Nottingham
Reviewed on 6 Apr 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 Chapel Street Arts Centre.
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.
