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Travelling
To Get Here
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Junction 24 or 25 from the M1, A61 then A38 from Chesterfield. |
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Derbyshire
Features
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Derbyshire
Guides & Maps
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Derby, home
of industry, yet still preserves the buildings built by the
people who created the town's prosperity.
Once a Roman town,
it became an administrative centre and with the Industrial
Revolution become an important industrial town as well as
a railway town.
Famous industrial
names still at Derby include Rolls Royce and Royal Crown Derby.
Today, this large
regional city has all the modern facilities you would expect.
Cinemas and theatres, including the Derby Playhouse, as well
as parks and entertainment. There is a large shopping centre
as well as out of town shopping areas, one of which has a
large muti-screen cinema.
Derby has two indoor
markets, open every day, the Eagle Centre Market and the Market
Hall. As well as the market the Eagle Centre has a selection
of chain stores. More shops stretch along the roads away from
the Cathedral.
Buildings of note
include the County or Shire Hall, 1660, the Guildhall, rebuilt
in 1842, the Central Library and Museum and Jacobean House.
Many of the buildings
were built by the owners of local industry, and some of the
parks are the grounds of their old houses.
Derby is home to Derby
County Football team, the Rams.
The local tourist
information centre is the starting point for a popular "Ghost
Walk" through the city tunnels.
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Map of Derby |
What
To See -
Derby Tourist Attractions
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 Derby
Cathedral, tower built in the 16th century, rest is a
rebuild in the 18th . Bess of Hardwich buried here. Shop, etc,
Suggested Donation. |
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| Industrial
Museum, Full Street, housed in the Silk Mill, the museum
celebrates Derby's role in the Industrial Revolution and its
later industries. Galleries include Rolls Royce aero engines,
Midland Railway, and products over the years from local foundries.
Lots of hands on.Open: Mon 11:00 - 17:00, Tues-Sat 10:00-17:00
Sun & Bank Holidays 14:00 -17:00. |
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| Town
Museum and Art Gallery, The Strand, concentrates on the
famous Derby pottery and the famous Derby painter Joseph Wright.
Other displays on local history, local military and natural
history. Open: Mon 11:00 -17:00, Tues-Sat, 10:00-17:00, Sun
& Bank Holidays 14:00 - 17:00 Tel: 01332 716659 |
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| Pickford
House, Friargate, built in 1170 for Joseph Pickford as
his family home, with furnished rooms, costume displays, and
reconstructed kitchens.Open: Mon 11:00 -17:00, Tues-Sat, 10:00-17:00,
Sun & Bank Holidays 14:00 - 17:00 Tel: 01332 255363 |
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| Royal
Crown Derby,194 Osmaston Road, famous factory producing
Royal Derby porcelain products, factory tours by appointment,
visitor centre, shop, no tours when the factory is closed, including
weekends and Bank Holidays.Tel: 01332 712800 |
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Highfields
Happy Hens, Highfields Farm, Heage Lane, Etwall, DE65
6LS, off the A516, south west of Derby, farm experience, free
range egg farm with 20,000 hens, chick rearing unit with 5,000
baby chicks, plus animal farm, sheep, lambs, etc, tractor rides,
nature trail, Tel: 01283 730980 Open: Mon-Fri 9:00-17:00, Sat
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| Derby
Heritage Centre, St Peters Church, in former Grammar
School, local history, shop, tea room.Tel: 01332 299321 |
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| Markeaton
Park, near the town centre, popular, with children's
play areas, miniature steam train and craft workshops. |
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Kedleston
Hall, A52 west, Kendleston, Derby DE22 5JH, 18th century
mansion built by Robert Adams for the Curzon family, furnished
rooms with paintings and furniture, museum of items collected
by Lord Curzon, park and formal gardens, woodlands, shop, etc,
Tel: 01332 842191
Open: Apr-Oct House; Sat-Wed afternoons, Gardens; daily &
Sat,Sun Nov-Dec  |
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| Risley
Hall Gardens, A52 east one mile before Junction 25 M1,12
acres of gardens around a 15th century manor house
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| Allestree
Park, A6 at Allestree village, large park and house,
with nature trails, lakes, woodland, parkland and a golf course,
pets corner. |
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| Darley
Park, near the town centre, donated by the Evans family,
with river path, woodland and flower beds. |
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| Elvaston
Castle Country Park, off A6 from Derby, gardens and parklands
set in 200 acres, walks, lake, etc.
Tel: 01332 571342 |
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Where
To Stay in Derby
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St Mary's Gate Derby DE1 2DH MAP
The first designer boutique hotel in the area, the hotel is a tasteful conversion of the Old Police Station, which is supremely comfortable and elegantly sculpted into a bold, contemporary design.
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Carter Lane East South Normanton Derby DE55 2EH MAP
Conveniently located just off junction 28 of the M1, this 4-star hotel is recognised for its expressive décor and delightful luxury, making it one of the leading hotels near Nottingham.
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119 London Road Derby DE1 2QR MAP
A unique, modern and contemporary hotel located in the heart of Derby City Centre, East Midlands. Its location makes it ideal for both leisure and business travellers to the area.
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Etwall Road Mickleover Derby DE3 5XX MAP
Mickleover Court is a modern luxurious hotel that has been imaginatively designed, set around a central atrium.
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Derby Road Risley Derby DE72 3SS MAP
This historic country retreat offers facilities ideal for a party, conference or quiet stress-relieving spa break. Originally a Saxon construction and heavily modified through to the 18th century, a dedicated team of staff are now on hand.
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East Midlands Airport Castle Donington DE74 2SH MAP
Situated at the entrance to East Midlands Airport and convenient for Derby and Nottingham this modern hotel offers a surprisingly peaceful atmosphere. Nearby attractions also include the Peak District, Sherwood Forrest and Alton Towers.The 164-bedroom..
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Midland Road Derby DE1 2SQ MAP
Newly rated AA 4 star hotel in Derby.Private tree lined garden.Free on site car parking for 90 cars. Extensive conference facilities.Superb restaurant serving…
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Guest
Houses, Bed & Breakfasts, Inns and Other Hotels
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100A Douglas Street Derby DE23 8LJ MAP
Close to the centre of Derby, this newly refurbished hostel offers clean rooms; reasonable prices; a great atmosphere; friendly multilingual staff and all the features of a top quality hostel.
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Ashbourne Road Derby DE223AD MAP
Located within 10 minutes walk of the city centre, the Georgian House hotel offers you the atmosphere of a country style hotel.
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London Road Derby DE24 8UX MAP
Derby Conference Centre has good-value B&B accommodation 1 mile (1.6 km) from the city centre. It has free parking, free Wi-Fi, and breakfast is included in the room rate.
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Kingsway Retail Park Rowditch Derby DE22 3LY MAP
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Macklin Street Derby DE1 1LF MAP
Modern 100 bedroom Hotel Derby City Centre Within walking distance to new multi million Eagle centre shopping complex restaurants and bars The Heritage Hotel is an independent hotel, With 92 bedrooms,all with full en-suite facilities, hospitality...
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Prospect Place Off Derwent Parade, Pride Park Derby DE24 8HG MAP
Newly built fully airconditioned superb Sleep Inn hotel with super Kingsize beds, luxury power showers and contemporary style furnishings, located on Pride Park, opposite the Pride Park Stadium, Home of Derby County Football Club..
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Brook Street Derby DE1 3PB
Set in a conservation area overlooking a brook in the heart of Derby, these contemporary apartments bring tranquillity to the modern urban life-style.
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Cross o'th Hands near Belper Tel: 0844 847 1200 MAP
This romantic and very comfortably furnished cottage, in the heart of Derbyshire, enjoys panoramic views over surrounding countryside. Adjoining the owners home it is within 8 miles is Ashbourne and Matlock Bath's visitor attractions. Kedleston Hall (N.....
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9 Main Street Findern near Derby DE65 6AG Tel: 0844 847 1200 MAP
This enchanting little village cottage recently totally renovated combines all the character of old beams and exposed brickwork with smart contemporary furnishings. Set just 100 yards from the village green shop and inn serving food it makes a delightful...
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Around
The Derby Area
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Visit the Peak District for walks and wandering around the small
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Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Melbourne (7.01 miles) Ilkeston (7.81 miles) Heanor (8.07 miles) Ripley (9.32 miles) Eastwood (9.56 miles) Kegworth (9.97 miles) Kimberley (10.35 miles) Beeston (10.77 miles) Burton-upon-Trent (10.77 miles) Swadlincote (11.02 miles) Wirksworth (11.63 miles) |
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Area
Telephone Code
01332 |
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Information
Centre
Assembly
Rooms
Market Place
Derby DE1 3AH
Tel: 01332 255802 |
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Our
Hotel Booking Line
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0870 4786316
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