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Things to see in Derby (United Kingdom): 66 places and when to go
Derby is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 66 places in and around it, mainly Temples (29), History (14), Food and drink (10). The best known are Derby Museum and Art Gallery, Pickford's House Museum and Derby Silk Mill. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 22. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 52.9077, -1.4676
- Places
- 66 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (29) · History (14) · Food and drink (10) · Nature (9) · Wildlife (9) · Museums and art (6)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester, 73 km as the crow flies
What to see in Derby
The places in and around Derby, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Derby Museum and Art GalleryMuseum and art gallery in Derby, England, United Kingdom1.9 km
- Pickford's House MuseumHistoric house museum in Derby, United Kingdom2.2 km
- Derby Silk MillMuseum in Derby, United Kingdom2.1 km
- Derby CathedralGrade I listed cathedral in Derby, United Kingdom2.0 km
- Kedleston HallEnglish country house in Kedleston, Derbyshire, England, UK7.3 km
- Duffield Castle, DerbyshireNorman castle in Duffield, Derbyshire, England9.6 km
- Calke AbbeyGrade I listed historic house museum in South Derbyshire, England, UK12 km
- Melbourne HallGrade I listed historic house museum in South Derbyshire, England, UK10 km
- Sudbury HallCountry house in Derbyshire, England, UK20 km
- Elvaston CastleCountry house in Elvaston, Derbyshire, England, UK5.1 km
- Horston CastleCastle in Derbyshire, England, UK8.8 km
- Anchor ChurchCaves in Derbyshire, England, UK7.7 km
- Christ Church, Long LaneChurch in Long Lane, Derbyshire, England, UK11 km
- Church of St Mary and St Hardulph, Breedon on the HillChurch in North West Leicestershire, England, UK12 km
- St Michael with St Mary's Church, MelbourneChurch in Melbourne, Derbyshire, England, UK10 km
- St Werburgh's Church, SpondonGrade II listed church in Derby, Derbyshire, England,UK4.1 km
- St Anne's Church, DerbyChurch in Derby, United Kingdom2.8 km
- St Augustine's Church, DerbyChurch in Derbyshire, England986 m
- St Barnabas' Church, DerbyChurch in Derbyshire, England3.1 km
- St Giles' Church, Normanton, DerbyChurch in United Kingdom1.7 km
- St Helen's Church, EtwallChurch in Etwall, South Derbyshire, England, UK9.4 km
- St Luke's Church, DerbyChurch in Derby, Derbyshire, England,UK1.9 km
- St Mark's Church, DerbyChurch in United Kingdom2.3 km
- St Werburgh's Church, DerbyGrade II* listed church in Derby, England2.0 km
And the other 42, by what you come to do:
- Temples: St Wilfrid's Church, Barrow-upon-Trent, St Wystan's Church, Repton, Christ Church, Derby, St Andrew's Church, Cubley, St Andrew's Church, Radbourne, St Bartholomew's Church, Elvaston, St Cuthbert's Church, Doveridge, St James' Church, Shardlow, St Mary's Church, Chaddesden, St Mary and St Barlock's Church, Norbury, St Michael's Church, Breaston, St Michael's Church, Kirk Langley, St Peter's Church, Derby, All Saints' Church, Mackworth, St Paul's Church, Little Eaton
- History: St Chad's Church, Longford, Tissington Hall, Allestree Hall, Harrington Bridge, Parwich Hall, Swarkestone Hall Pavilion
- Museums and art: Derby Gaol, Diseworth Heritage Centre
- Food and drink: Black Hole Brewery, Brunswick Brewing Company, Dancing Duck Brewery & Shop, Furnace Brewery, Global Distillery Company, Hartshorns Brewery, Little Brewing Company, Pour Me Brewing Company, Shiny Brewing Company, The Spirit Run
- Hiking: Derby Nomad Way
- Nature: Dimminsdale, Duffield Millennium Meadow, Golden Brook Storage Lagoon, Hilton Gravel Pits Nature Reserve, Mapperley Wood Nature Reserve, Morley Brickyards Nature Reserve, Spring Wood Nature Reserve, The Sanctuary Bird and Wildlife Reserve
When to go to Derby
The best time to visit Derby is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:52
- FebPossible9:34
- MarPossible11:30
- AprBest time13:41
- MayBest time15:34
- JunBest time16:38
- JulBest time16:11
- AugBest time14:31
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:17
- NovBetter not8:21
- DecPossible7:22
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 22. In April, 66 of the 66 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Derby
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN, Manchester, Greater Manchester), 73 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Nottingham93 places21 km
- Matlock53 places25 km
- Atherstone28 places29 km
- Lichfield46 places35 km
- Mansfield31 places37 km
- Leicester63 places38 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Derby?
The best known: Derby Museum and Art Gallery, Pickford's House Museum, Derby Silk Mill, Derby Cathedral, Kedleston Hall. In all, 66 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Derby?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 22.
How do you get to Derby?
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN), 73 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Derby as the destination and these 66 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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