Timeline
10:00
Arrive at Pickford's House when it opens on a weekday. Explore the historic rooms and the costume collection before the crowds arrive.
11:30
Walk nine minutes to Ye Olde Dolphin Inne. This is Derby's oldest pub, housed in a building with lots of character. Grab a drink or a light meal in one of the small rooms or the partially-covered outdoor seating area.
11:43
Head to the Derby Riverboat. This is a passenger boat trip along the UK's most bio-diverse urban river. You will get commentary recorded by Sir David Suchet as you glide past the city's green spaces.
Local tip
Check the route for the boat if you are unsure of the boarding point. The pub is open from 11:30 on weekdays, so arrive a bit early or order drinks to go if you prefer to eat at the boat.
Check before you go
- Pickford's House is open Mon 11AM-5PM, Tue-Sat 10AM-5PM. If you start at 10:00, ensure you visit on a Tuesday through Saturday.
- Ye Olde Dolphin Inne is open Mo-Th 11:30-23:00.
Worth knowing
- Ye Olde Dolphin Inne is open at 11:30 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Derby (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).