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 further than Derby) and a swing bridge over the River Derwent (which can be cycled across). Nice sitting area very close to Derby city centre.

IanDent

July 5, 2021

Cycling

After a number of years of closure whilst the museum was upgraded it has now (June 2021) been reopened as the "Museum of Making". derbymuseums.org/museum-of-making Entry is free and the museum includes a cafe. Little or no bike parking available but recommend visiting Bikeworks nearby on Full Street where bikes can be stored securely (and for free) during opening hours (Mon-Fri, office hours). See facebook.com/bikeworksderby

Doug Rolland

April 14, 2022

Cycling

There is bike parking at the Museum, to the left of the main entrance. Of course good locks are required, as with any urban bike parking.

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Routes here

Best routes to Museum of Making at the Derby Silk Mill and Cathedral Green

Details

Informations

Elevation 30 m

Weather

Today

Wednesday 11 February

11°C

6°C

62 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See routes here

Take Me There

Add komoot as a preferred source in your Google results

Add now

Location: Derby, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Breadsall Railway Station Ruins

Tarmac Pathways in Markeaton Park

Bell Lane Bridlepath

Derby Canal Path (National Cycle Route 6)

Midshires Way Bridleway – Belper

Elvaston Castle Local Nature Reserve

Locko Park Lake

Drum Hill

Kedleston Hall Entrance Gate

Derwent Valley Mills Woodlands

Markeaton Park Stone Bridge and Waterfowl

River Derwent and Weir at Milford Bridge

Museum of Making at the Derby Silk Mill and Cathedral Green

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️