Sights and landmarks in Derby

Sights and landmarks in Derby

1. See

   Artcore

   International centre for contemporary art and creativity. Exhibitions, studios, work spaces, shop and cafe.

   Mon‒Fri 9:30AM‒5PM, Sat 10AM-2PM

2. See

   Banks Mill Studios

   An innovation space for creative and digital industries, with a rolling programme of exhibitions and open studio events featuring residents and members. Monthly makers market, first Saturday of each month, 10 am - 4 pm.

3. See

   Craftcore

   Derby city’s first fully equipped ceramic studio space open to the public. Next-door to Artcore

4. See

   Derby Cathedral

   Though not one of the most spectacular of English cathedrals (it was a "mere" parish church until 1927), the cathedral has an impressive 16th-century tower (which is occasionally open for some spectacular views across Derby); most of the rest is early Georgian, with an east-end extension in matching style completed in 1972. Highlights include a painted wrought-iron screen by the renowned local smith Robert Bakewell (1682–1751) and memorials to Bess of Hardwick, Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire and Florence Nightingale. Peregrine Falcons have nested on the tower for several years and volunteers are on hand with telescopes for viewing during spring and early summer (go to http://derbyperegrines.blogspot.co.uk/ for current dates).

5. See

   Derby Market Hall

   This Grade-II listed building is the work of Melbourne (Derbyshire) engineer Rowland Mason Ordish, and was completed in 1866. It re-opened in 2025 after extensive renovation.

6. See

   Derby Museum and Art Gallery

   Features collections of porcelain created in Derby since 1750. Other displays include archaeology, military history, geology and natural history. The art gallery has a large collection of paintings by Joseph Wright of Derby.

   Tue-Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun noon-4PM, Bank Holidays closed·Free

7. See

   Dubrek Studios

   A recording studio, rehearsal space, performance venue, art gallery, cafe & bar, working with artists from around the world to bring their ideas to life.

8. See

   Electric Daisy

   Community garden, with a programme of events, open days and workshops running throughout the season. Run by Down to Earth, Derby.

   Open garden Fri-Sat 10AM‒4PM. Other events as posted on the website·Open garden free. Other events: prices on the website

9. See

   Kedleston Hall

   The home of the Curzon family which was constructed in 1759. This neoclassical hall had particular controversy as the Curzon's forced the village of Kedleston to relocate several miles away with the exception of the All Saints' church which stayed put.

10. See

    Museum of Making

    formerly the Silk Mill, and Derby Industrial Museum

    Celebrating the area’s rich history of innovation, telling Derby’s 300-year history of making to inspire new creativity on what is widely regarded as the site of the world’s first factory.

    Mon closed, Tue Wed Sat 10AM-5PM, Thu Fri 10AM-7PM, Sun 10AM-4PM·Entry is free. Visitors do not need to pre-book for general admission, but are advised to pre-book tickets for special exhibitions

11. See

    Pickford's House

    Unique museum of Georgian life and historic costume. Well worth visiting.

    Mon 11AM-5PM, Tue-Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun 2-5PM, holidays 2PM-5PM·Free

12. See

    Royal Crown Derby

    A factory producing fine china, part of Derby's history. Contact the factory to schedule a tour.

13. See

    St Mary's Chapel

    14th-century bridge chapel, one of the oldest surviving buildings in Derby and one of the few surviving bridge chapels in England. A picturesque little building next to the River Derwent, still hosting regular services but with limited opening times otherwise.

14. See

    Derby Gaol

    50-51 Friar Gate

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Derby (CC BY-SA 4.0).