Derby

City Factsheet

Location: Central England

Population size: 220,000

The best way to get around: By foot.

How to get there: By road – accessible by the A6, A50, A38 and A52, just 15 minutes from M1 junction 24 or 25. By rail – just 1 hour 40 minutes from London. By air – 20 minutes drive from East Midlands Airport, 50 minutes from Birmingham International and 90 minutes from Manchester Airport.

New this year: The £1 million Cathedral Visitor Centre opens in September opposite Derby Cathedral.

Attractions: Derby Cathedral, Derby Industrial Museum, Derby Central Museum and Art Gallery, Pickford’s House Museum, Royal Crown Derby Visitor Centre and Factory Shop. Nearby Matlock Bath and Buxton (spa towns) Chatsworth House (open between Easter and Christmas) and Donington Grand Prix Collection.

Restaurants: Visitors can choose from a wide selection of restaurants and cafes. Some excellent examples include:

Haus Restaurant (offers a varied menu) Grand Café Caruso (award winning)
Wardwick, Derby City Centre Eagle Centre

Darley’s Restaurant (exclusive fine dining)
Darley Village

Bars: Visitors can choose from a selection of pubs and bars, why not check out the following traditional pubs:

The Old Silk Mill Ye Olde Dolphin
Near the Derby Industrial Museum Close to Derby Cathedral

Shops: Unique boutiques and designer labels can be found along Sadler Gate and Iron Gate. High street shops can be found in the St Peter’s Street area and the Eagle Centre. The Market Place houses a Farmers Market every 3rd Thursday of the month.

Architecture: Derby is crammed with fine Victorian and Georgian buildings. Head to Pickford’s House, for a fantastic example of Georgian architecture.

Parks: There are a number or parks in and around the city centre including the Arboretum, Markeaton Park, Allestree Park, Darley Park and Alvaston Park. The Peak District National Park can be easily accessed from Derby.