Guidebook for Derby
Food Scene
Excellent indepentently owned tapas restaurant - 5-10 mins walk. £30-£40 p/head inc. good wine.
Iberico World Tapas Derby
Excellent indepentently owned tapas restaurant - 5-10 mins walk. £30-£40 p/head inc. good wine.
Bar / Restaurant in City centre - 5-10 mins walk. Good for breakfast, lunch and dinner.Also open late for drinks every day. Great atmosphere and reasonable prices. Expect £20-£30 p/head inc. food and drinks
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Cosy Club
68 Highcross StBar / Restaurant in City centre - 5-10 mins walk. Good for breakfast, lunch and dinner.Also open late for drinks every day. Great atmosphere and reasonable prices. Expect £20-£30 p/head inc. food and drinks
Drinks & Nightlife
Fantastic award winning Real Ale pub - 30 seconds walk. 10-15 ale pumps and good hearty British pub food. Very reasonably priced. Open 7 days a week.
Five Lamps Pub
25 Duffield RdFantastic award winning Real Ale pub - 30 seconds walk. 10-15 ale pumps and good hearty British pub food. Very reasonably priced. Open 7 days a week.
Ye Olde Dolphin Inne
5 Queen StThe oldest pub in Derby
Parks & Nature
Beautiful large park with river setting, ample grassed areas, cafe & ancient pub in old monastry (The Abbey).
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Darley Park
Darley Park RoadBeautiful large park with river setting, ample grassed areas, cafe & ancient pub in old monastry (The Abbey).
Essentials
24 hour petrol station with large supermarket, selling fruit & veg, bakery goods, alcohol, tobacco, confectionary etc. Very convenient - 100m from house.
The Co-operative Food
68-70 Sitwell St24 hour petrol station with large supermarket, selling fruit & veg, bakery goods, alcohol, tobacco, confectionary etc. Very convenient - 100m from house.
Arts & Culture
The Museum is located about 10 minutes walk from the house and is free to get in. It's open everyday except for Mondays
Have a look what currently on - http://www.derbymuseums.org/
It also holds the largest collection of Joseph Wrights work, a very well know artist from Derby, well worth a visit.
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Derby Museum en Art Gallery
The StrandThe Museum is located about 10 minutes walk from the house and is free to get in. It's open everyday except for Mondays
Have a look what currently on - http://www.derbymuseums.org/
It also holds the largest collection of Joseph Wrights work, a very well know artist from Derby, well worth a visit.
Sightseeing
Beautiful country house only 10 minuets drive from the house.
It is the setting used in the film 'The Dutches' and 'Eyre'.
The groundsds are fantastic for walking and the hall itself housed some classic artwork and beautiful arcitecture.
The cafe is also well worth a visit for lunch and a pot of tea.
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Kedleston Hall
Beautiful country house only 10 minuets drive from the house.
It is the setting used in the film 'The Dutches' and 'Eyre'.
The groundsds are fantastic for walking and the hall itself housed some classic artwork and beautiful arcitecture.
The cafe is also well worth a visit for lunch and a pot of tea.
Set in the dramatic gorge of the river Derwent, Matlock Bath. A visit to Matlock Bath can be very rewarding whatever time of year you choose and whatever the weather. The scenery here is stunning and because the village is a designated conservation area a great deal has being done to conserve and protect the buildings from decline.
There is something in Matlock Bath to suit every taste – from museums to amusements.
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Matlock Bath
Set in the dramatic gorge of the river Derwent, Matlock Bath. A visit to Matlock Bath can be very rewarding whatever time of year you choose and whatever the weather. The scenery here is stunning and because the village is a designated conservation area a great deal has being done to conserve and protect the buildings from decline.
There is something in Matlock Bath to suit every taste – from museums to amusements.
Cromford is a village in the county of Derbyshire in the East Midlands of England, on the southern edge of the Peak District. It has a population of 1,669 (in 1991). Situated just 17 miles north of Derby, The nearest towns are Matlock and Wirksworth.
Cromford is well known through its connection with Sir Richard Arkwright, who established a water powered cotton spinning mill here in 1771.
Cromford is set in a valley, surrounded by wooded hills and cliffs, bordered by the River Derwent to the east and vast quarries to the west. There are many paths and trails giving extensive views of the village and beyond.
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Cromford
Cromford is a village in the county of Derbyshire in the East Midlands of England, on the southern edge of the Peak District. It has a population of 1,669 (in 1991). Situated just 17 miles north of Derby, The nearest towns are Matlock and Wirksworth.
Cromford is well known through its connection with Sir Richard Arkwright, who established a water powered cotton spinning mill here in 1771.
Cromford is set in a valley, surrounded by wooded hills and cliffs, bordered by the River Derwent to the east and vast quarries to the west. There are many paths and trails giving extensive views of the village and beyond.
The magnificent home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. Chatsworth has been handed down 16 generations of the Cavendish family.
It is a family home, a working farm and a living landscape. One of my favoraite days out on a sunny day.
The farm is open to the public with a chance to pet the animals and a great playground for the kids.
They put on loads of event through the year so have a look and see what's on.
http://www.chatsworth.org/
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Chatsworth House
The magnificent home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. Chatsworth has been handed down 16 generations of the Cavendish family.
It is a family home, a working farm and a living landscape. One of my favoraite days out on a sunny day.
The farm is open to the public with a chance to pet the animals and a great playground for the kids.
They put on loads of event through the year so have a look and see what's on.
http://www.chatsworth.org/
A thriving picturesque market town on the edge of The Peak District, rich in history, Ashbourne is the perfect destination for couples, families and groups.
Combining a medieval street pattern and historic buildings with a wealth of high quality shops. The cobbled market place, hidden alleys and yards are a delight to explore.
Our town hosts a wide range of restaurants, cafés and family friendly pubs and there is something for every budget and taste.
Ashbourne is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is an ideal base for a short break or longer holiday. If you enjoy stately homes, you are in for a treat with Chatsworth, Sudbury Hall, Hardwick Hall, Kedleston Hall, Tissington Hall just to name a few within easy drive from Ashbourne.
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Ashbourne
A thriving picturesque market town on the edge of The Peak District, rich in history, Ashbourne is the perfect destination for couples, families and groups.
Combining a medieval street pattern and historic buildings with a wealth of high quality shops. The cobbled market place, hidden alleys and yards are a delight to explore.
Our town hosts a wide range of restaurants, cafés and family friendly pubs and there is something for every budget and taste.
Ashbourne is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is an ideal base for a short break or longer holiday. If you enjoy stately homes, you are in for a treat with Chatsworth, Sudbury Hall, Hardwick Hall, Kedleston Hall, Tissington Hall just to name a few within easy drive from Ashbourne.
At the heart of the estate lies Elvaston Castle, a gothic revival masterpiece (not open to the public) designed by James Wyatt in the early 1800s based on the original house dating back to 1633.
The gardens are locally renowned for their rockwork structures and fine examples of topiary, originally introduced and designed by William Barron in the 19th Century.
Whatever the season there is always lots to see and do in and around the park − walking, cycling, horse riding, bird watching, picnicking, kite flying, photography, exploring the park and nature reserve and much more.
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Elvaston Castle Country Park
Borrowash RoadAt the heart of the estate lies Elvaston Castle, a gothic revival masterpiece (not open to the public) designed by James Wyatt in the early 1800s based on the original house dating back to 1633.
The gardens are locally renowned for their rockwork structures and fine examples of topiary, originally introduced and designed by William Barron in the 19th Century.
Whatever the season there is always lots to see and do in and around the park − walking, cycling, horse riding, bird watching, picnicking, kite flying, photography, exploring the park and nature reserve and much more.
Entertainment & Activities
Home to the greatest football team on the planet!!! Not much else to say about this one.
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Pride Park Stadium
Home to the greatest football team on the planet!!! Not much else to say about this one.