Timeline
15:34
Start with a pint at the Brunswick Inn. This characterful pub in an old railway building is the original microbrewery in Derby. It is a perfect spot to warm up before heading out.
15:54
Walk 15 minutes SSW from the pub to the Derby Arboretum. England’s first publicly owned urban park is a spacious, landscaped green space deeded to the town in 1840. Find a bench or a quiet path facing southwest.
16:19
Watch the sun set toward the SW. The golden light starts around 15:18, but the main event is the sunset at 16:19. The open landscape of the Arboretum offers an unobstructed view of the sky changing color.
17:04
Walk back 15 minutes NNE to the Brunswick Inn for a post-sunset drink or meal. The pub stays open until 23:00 on weekdays, making it a cozy end to the evening.
Local tip
The Brunswick Inn is near the train station, so it is easy to reach if you are not driving. Check the route if you need public transport.
Check before you go
- The Brunswick Inn is open Mo-Th 11:00-23:00. On Friday and Saturday it stays open until 23:30, and on Sunday from 12:00 to 22:30.
- The Derby Arboretum is a public park. While it has no formal closing time, it is best visited during daylight hours for safety and visibility.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Derby (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).