Derby Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Derbyshire, in the East Midlands region of England
About Derby
Derby was the site of Lombe's Mill, the first fully mechanised factory in the world, built in 1721. Railway engineering starting in 1840 in Derby, and continued with the Derby Carriage and Wagon Works. The city is now the site of the UK's only remaining locomotive manufacturer. Rolls-Royce opened a car and aircraft factory in the town in 1907; today the aero-engine manufacturer is the largest engineering employer in the area. Car maker Toyota has a manufacturing and assembly plant in Burnaston, just south of Derby. On 8 October 2021 it was announced that Derby was included in the long list of bids to host UK City of Culture 2025.
Top Attractions in Derby
Explore the best things to see and do in Derby:
- ★Allestree Park
- ★Artcore Gallery
- ★Banks Mill
- ★Darley Park walk
- ★Déda
- ★Derby Arboretum
- ★Derby Arena
- ★Derby Cathedral
Where to Eat in Derby
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Anoki
- 🍴Antibo
- 🍴Dolce Salato
- 🍴Ebi Sushi
- 🍴Le Bistrot Pierre
- 🍴Lorentes
Where to Stay in Derby
- 🏨Best Western The Stuart Hotel
- 🏨Breadsall Priory
- 🏨Cathedral Quarter Hotel
- 🏨Coach House
- 🏨Hallmark Hotel Derby
- 🏨Holiday Inn Riverlights
Derby Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: