The Top 20 Attractions around Derby
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Derby. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Derby is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 25, 2025
Breadsall Greenway
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
Old railway line converted into a traffic free greenway. The route used to form part of the Nottingham Victoria to Derby Friargate Great Northern line. A few of the embankments …
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Allestree Hall
Highlight • Historical Site
Allestree Hall is a Grade II listed fomer country house. The original house was demolished in 1795, and architect James Wyatt was commissioned to rebuild it in the early 1800s. …
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Allestree Park Lake
Highlight • Trail
The 18-hole Golf Course opened in 1955, was closed in December 2020 and has now disappeared. There are several colour-coded & waymarked walking, running & nature trails to enjoy. Allestree …
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Derwent Valley Riverside Path
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
Excellent quality traffic free route alongside the River Derwent. Very popular family route between Derby City and Elvaston Castle as all traffic free and flat. Surface is tarmac for most …
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Derby Canal Path (National Cycle Route 6)
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
Really well surfaced tarmac path that is currently being upgraded to 5m width. Forms part of National Cycle Route 6. Built on the route of the Derby and Sandiacre canal.
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Darley Park
Highlight • Natural
In the historic suburb of Darley Abbey, part of the Derwent Valley Mills UNESCO World Heritage Site, Darley Park is a popular green space within walking distance of Derby's city …
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Museum of Making at the Derby Silk Mill and Cathedral Green
Highlight • Rest Area
Site of arguably Britain's first factory (Silk Mill) which is now a museum. Also has a statue of Bonnie Prince Charlie celebrating his advance on London (which didn't get much …
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The Abbey Inn (former Darley Abbey monastery building)
Highlight • Pub
Darley Abbey in Derbyshire was an Augustinian monastery just north of Derby. Around it formed the village now bearing its name Darley Abbey village.
There are only two remaining buildings …
There are only two remaining buildings …
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Derwent River Weir
Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall
Just downstream of Elvaston Castle, the River Derwent flows over a wide, stepped weir with broad impressive cascades. The surrounding wetlands are rich in wildlife, with chances to spot kingfishers, ducks, and even leaping salmon when conditions are right.
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Spondon Linear Park
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
Cycle and walking path on the route of the derelict Derby and Sandiacre canal. Nice flat route but with varying quality surface. The eastern end is excellent tarmac, the central portion fairly rocky and the western part old tarmac.
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