BEST DERBY PLACES TO VISIT

3 Best Places To Visit in Derby

Name: 3 Best Places To Visit in Derby, UK
Rating: 4.9

Expert-recommended Top 3 Places To Visit in Derby, UK. All selected places to visit undergo rigorous 50-Point Inspection, assessing reviews, reputation, history, price, proximity, and more to ensure excellence.

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THE MUSEUM OF MAKING

Silk Mill Lane,
Derby DE1 3AF Directions

Since 1974

“The Museum of Making is formerly known as Derby Industrial Museum. The Museum is located on the former site of Lombe's Mill, a historic silk mill that marks the southern end of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. The museum has a 300-year history of making to inspire new creativity. By 2022, it was regarded as one of the world's most innovative and resourceful regional museums. Visitors can explore its modern and bright displays. The Museum of Making also offers plenty of hands-on activities for children. Visitors can enjoy delicious food and drinks in the café.”

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PICKFORD’S HOUSE

41 Friar Gate,
Derby DE1 1DA Directions

Since 1770

“Pickford’s House is a Georgian Life and Costume museum that has 254 years of experience. This museum demonstrates a professional's living conditions from the late Georgian period. The building is listed as Grade I. The museum's ground floor features exhibits of eighteenth and nineteenth-century costumes from Pickford's era. Pickford’s House also houses a collection of model toy theatres collected by Frank Bradley. The house also has kitchens, a scullery, and a laundry kept as they might have been in 1830. The museum was intended to showcase the period's work and educate visitors about Georgian life. Pickford’s House also offers children unique learning opportunities and delivers many school sessions that follow the existing curriculum.”

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DERBY THEATRE

15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter,
Derby DE1 2NF Directions

Since 1975

“Derby Theatre is a venue for both classic and contemporary drama and comedy productions. The Theatre features a main auditorium and a studio. The Theatre is one of the UK's leading professional producing and learning theatres. Derby Theatre works in partnership with the University of Derby. The theatre creates new plays and projects, collaborates with artists and local people, and welcomes higher education students and anyone interested in learning. The main auditorium has seating for around 535. The artists make everyone feel welcome and treat everyone with respect and care. A selection of wines, speciality snacks, and soft drinks are available to visitors.”

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3 Best Places To Visit in Derby