Derby Travel Guide

When to visit Derby: June to August

When is the best time to visit Derby?

Avg Temp

15°C to 22°C

Rainfall

Moderate, with occasional summer showers

Best Time

June to August

Packing Tips (4)

The Wonky Table
Modern British · $$$
Charming independent restaurant serving locally sourced British cuisine.
Anoki
Indian · $$$
High-end Indian dining in a grand, converted historic building.
The Standing Order
Pub
Popular Wetherspoon pub in a grand former bank building.
The Bless
Bar and Nightclub
Iconic venue for live music and club nights.

Derby Museum and Art Gallery
History and Art
Features a large collection of Joseph Wright paintings and local history exhibits.
Museum of Making
Industrial History
A world-class museum celebrating Derby's rich industrial heritage located at the Silk Mill.
QUAD
An independent cinema and arts centre showing world film and mainstream releases.
Showcase Cinema de Lux
Large multiplex cinema located at Intu Derby shopping centre.
Derby Feste
September
An annual outdoor performing arts festival featuring street theatre and music.

Peak District National Park
20 miles
Stunning national park located a short drive away, offering rolling hills and dramatic peaks.

Nuffield Health Derby
Full-Service Fitness Center
Full-service gym with swimming pool, sauna, and fitness classes.
Queen's Leisure Centre
Indoor · 1 mile
Central municipal facility with a public swimming pool.
Alton Towers Resort
Amusement Park
The UK's largest theme park featuring world-class rollercoasters.