Fun things to do in Derby: 21 fun attractions and activities

I really enjoyed my visit to Derby Museum. The archaeology section was full of interesting pieces and told the stories in a way that was easy to follow. The highlight for me was definitely Joseph Wright’s paintings, they were displayed beautifully and felt really special to see in person. The museum itself is easy to get around and has a nice mix of history and art. A great place to spend an afternoon.

Didn't know what a gem this was! Free entry for this place is mad. It has so much to see. There was art, taxidermy, ceramics, history of war room. A cafe on the ground floor too. So much to see and can easily spend a good hour or two here. The staff were pleasant and helpful, too.

This was a fantastic museum to visit, where we went to the section about the history of transportation in Derby! The steam traction engine model is a fantastic feature alongside different trains including diesel ones too, really appreciate the model railways working here.

A fantastic little museum,lots to see even though it's only a few rooms. The artifacts from around the world were very interesting

It's one of the best places to visit It's so good size for a museum that it won't make kids tired. Everything inside it for art to stuffed animals and including Mummy Amazing please to visit

A small museum and art gallery with an idiosyncratic layout and some odd features in the displays (I suppose I don't understand why taxidermy is still shown). But the Joseph Wright collection is excellent. The Bronze Age logboat is the most moving exhibit). And it's free! Although of course donations are appreciated.

I'm surprised at the exhibitions within this museum, I took my daughters as they had there school project put up as an exhibition. The staff were really polite and friendly and we're very informative with my girls. There were many looked after artifacts, ranging from roman, Anglo saxon , Egyptian and many more, to which I was actually glued looking at.

We (two families) went to the paddling pool (last weekend) and had about 30 minutes of water time. We noticed that the water was very cold and dirty, with visible mud. The bathroom facilities were also unclean, and the pool seemed overcrowded. The next day, our children—and the adults who were with them in the pool—experienced vomiting, fever, and diarrhea. This may have been caused by poor water quality. I hope this review is taken into consideration to help improve conditions, such as controlling the number of visitors, enforcing rules like requiring a shower before entering the pool, and ensuring frequent cleaning and sanitation. Otherwise, the play areas were excellent.

Love going here as a family. There are so many things to do. The parking itself is pretty cheap, if you're paying on the MiPermit app you're looking at about £4.70 for four hours which is very decent considering. Recommended to go with kids as the Mundy Play Centre is fantastic. There's a huge park which is great for kids of most ages (smaller section for the little ones and a huge pirate ship and some climbing areas for older ones). There's also canoes, high ropes, bouncy castles, small kids cars and inflatable slides. Most of which you do have to pay extra for, and it varies in price but overall it's relatively inexpensive for what it is. There is also a great shops in the craft centre area. Overall a fantastic day out with the whole family and you can easily spend hours there. Whether you're wanting to entertain the kids, have a picnic or just a stroll round the park

Large open space park offering a range of activities and features for all ages. Plenty of parking but is app only. Scan QR code to download app and then pay for parking. We paid £2.70 for 2hrs. There is a play area for kids and a stream for dogs to play in. Cafe and restaurant for anyone wanting to eat. Also ice cream vans. Some craft shops in centre of park. Plenty of trails and woodland to explore.

Lovely park with a well-maintained kids’ play area and a nice walking path. Clean, peaceful, and great for families.

It's always nice to go for a walk to the park, plenty of space for runners, bike users, there's a playground and some shops. Sunny weather really makes the park look great.

This park is enormous and it have lot of great activities for kids! Amazing place

Beautiful autumn walk with coffee and cake 🍂 ☕️ 🍰

I was really impressed and enjoyed our recent family visit. Lots of parking close to the Hall and grounds. We had a voucher and entered the hall/gounds for free. The hall itself is smaller than some other places such as Chatsworth but still felt big on the inside and lots of rooms to explore. A refreshing facility here were lockers for bags/possesions. This made a massive difference compared to some other places that demand no bags taken into the house, but nowhere to store them. We had our kids day bag and picnic bag and we locked them away without any worries. The staff were very polite and kind and even helped us with our possessions and didnt make us feel like naugthy children for daring to come to a place like this with bags ( take note Chatsworth ) The house has some dazzling rooms to explore and takes a good hour to take it all in. Behind the house is an amazing church which despite its small size is stunning inside with several amazing tombs and sculpures. The grounds are lovely with the addition of a childrens play area tucked away with lots of things to keep the little ones busy. There is the usual gift shop and refreshingly a book shop, which I grabbed a few items from. I cant comment on the cafe/resturant as we didnt use it but the food and decor looked very nice. There is a small coffee stand near the stables which does a very nice mocha and sells Bluebells icecream for what I thought was a very reasonable price. Overall I would definatley recommend.

A really nice place to visit, a lovely house with some impressive rooms and furniture. The staff were very helpful and knowledgeable. It did not rain so we had a lovely walk around the gardens and to the bridge, also managed to walk around the church. There is a restaurant serving food and a coffee van near the stables with covered seating.

The cows greet you on entry but once across the bridge, the house and setting looks like a landscape painting. In the house, it has a Rome pantheon oculus ceiling and amazing collumned room. A good bit that's easily missed is the curved corridor near the entrance with the big game heads from animals shot over 120 years ago, an insight into the days of the Raj. Could easily spend 4 hours here if you do the walks too.

Extremely impressive house that was built for show and not actually lived in by the extremely wealthy owners who lived in a wing attached to the main house . The servants hall is the main visitor entrance and even this is grand in comparison to other large period houses. Huge rooms many with high ceilings and stunning features, decorations and furnishings etc this house just oozes money and wealth. The staff and volunteers are extremely helpful and knowledgeable and add personality to the house. Large onsite NT cafe which has a good selection of food/drinks but odd ordering system

Amazing walk. I took the long look 5km , the trail is very well maintained and a true pleasure. You can select to stay in cafe, go to church or enjoy the gardens when u finish your walk

I recently attended the Diwali celebration at Kedleston Hall , courtesy of Simran Kaur Sandhu, Creative Producer — and it was one of the most enchanting cultural experiences I’ve had in the UK. From the moment I arrived, the atmosphere was warm, vibrant, and inclusive. The hall was beautifully transformed with hand-crafted marigold garlands and glowing diyas, casting a soft golden light across the grand interiors. The way traditional Indian design was woven into the neoclassical setting felt effortless — a perfect balance of heritage and celebration. Some of my favourite moments included the stunning light projections inspired by rangoli art, the interactive cultural displays, and the thoughtful details like restored lamps and traditional games that made the whole experience feel alive and personal. Felt genuinely welcoming and touched with this story. Everything felt authentic, well-researched, and deeply respectful of both cultures. It was more than an event — it was a heartfelt celebration of community, creativity, and light. I left feeling proud, inspired, and grateful to have experienced such a meaningful Diwali at such a historic venue. Truly a must-visit if you get the chance.

Stunning house. The current renovation work being done by the Trust is superb. One of the best houses I have visited. Also deckchairs and seating provided around the gardens so that you can chill and take in the beautiful surroundings. Definitely recommend.

What a lovely family day out, great variety of animals in a lovely setting and best of all amazing ice cream. Lots to do and see, we loved the wooden toboggan and tractor go karts. Loads of friendly animals after cuddles and feed. Meet the cows that make your ice cream and then try it for yourself. Lots of delicious flavours to chose from. Fantastic day out for all the family.

What an amazing day. I brought the Highland cow experience for my wife for her birthday as she is obsessed with them. I thought it would be just for my wife to do but me and my 5 year old daughter were able to groom and feed them too! Freya the host was friendly and knowledgeable which was lovely. Other than the farm, there is loads for the kids to do. There is a play area, a sledge ride and go karts which was fun for adults too. We will be definitely returning.

Great place to spend good time with kids. They have cows, sheep's, boat, pigs, rabbits, birds, hen, chicken, roaster, play are for kids,. They also have party hall to celebrate events. Great location for celebrating kids birthday. Cafe with great ice cream options and few snack options. Kids enjoys cuddling with small calfs and rabbits. Many tents are located in the form, so Great option if you wish to do picnic with kids. Staffs were very friendly.

We visited this place for our two children’s birthday after hearing great reviews. It was super easy to buy tickets online, and you can even buy animal feed in advance, but you can also buy it right there. I was pleasantly surprised by how much there was to do! Not only could we feed the animals that the kids loved, but there was a cafe/restaurant, a park, and even a pillow bounce. We could have spent the whole day there if we hadn’t had other plans. Oh, and a big shoutout to the person in the gift shop who made us feel so welcome and gave us some great advice about the Birds Ice Cream! We’ll definitely be coming back here again!

Great day out for family/small children. Lots of animals to see and you can pet them because they're close - cows, goats, sheep, alpacas, guinea pigs, chickens. Some live feeding shows and also chance to have a gentle walk around the paddocks. Some kids play areas, which are suited to smaller kids - toddler to primary school age. Food is ok and you can order via the app to your table, but the main attraction is the ice cream 🍨🍦 so nice and loads of flavours, yum!! Will definitely go back

We visited today for highland cow week. Wow! Such a great place and getting to cuddle Jessie the highland cow calf just made my day! All staff we met were very friendly. Lots of different animals to see and feed. Plenty of fun things for kids to do too. Ice cream was delicious. Go visit you won’t be disappointed!

We loved visiting Bluebell and will definitely be back with our youngest son this time. The Highlands were the highlight as my partner absolutely loves them to bits. All the animals were very well kept and it was one of the cleanest farms we have ever visited

Lovely museum house/home including The Dracula returns to Derby exhibition on now! 4 stars as I'm disabled and the only access to all floors is via stone stair case with good banister! Free entry, large car park at rear, gift shop and garden.

The staff were very friendly and welcoming, and I was given a helpful overview on arrival. The house is a Grade I listed building and has been beautifully preserved, with original features such as the old bathtub and sink still in place, which adds to its charm. Inside the house, there is also a Dracula exhibition which is very well presented, though I have to admit it gave me quite a scare! The museum is for free!

Very interesting museum! It's close to the center, free admission and is simply unique compared to a lot of other museums I've been to. Visually impressive displays to see. Nice small garden to relax afterwards.

Absolutely brilliant museum, a short walk from the town centre. Interesting exhibitions including toy theatres and dracula. Set over 4 floors, with no lift but plenty of seating for a rest on each floor.

Lovely little museum, just down from the Friar Gate Bridge. The ground floor of the house is set out as it would have been when the Pickfords lived there. Paintings on the walls include sone by Joseph Wright Of Derby. Upstairs are theatrical items, including puppet theatres, and currently there's a Dracula exhibition commemorating 101 years since the play Dracula got its world premiere at the nearby Grand Theatre. It's free and well worth a visit.

Lovely little museum. A house frozen in time. We went for the dracula displays

Curious about the Edwardian household and lifestyle? then this house museum is a must to visit.

First time playing at the water park today and I like the Atlantis inflatable, very good and exciting. However, I noticed that some parts of the facilities have sharp edges, which can be quite dangerous for children if they run into them. I got a small bruise on my leg when I went through the starting point and smashed the barrier of the top slide. Also, I see time schedules for public swimming on weekends do not offer that many time-friendly options for working individuals like me; most are family swimming after I asked the reception. Mostly, the waterpark provided a good environment for us to relax.

Been a couple of months since we've last been, but what a fantastic difference the new displays make in the pool area. The window vinyls are great. So simple but really makes a fantastic difference to the experience.

Great little waterpark and autism friendly! Sen sessions available but the mainstream sessions are never over crowded with time slots staggered for entry and exit. Lovely and clean with great facilities! Cafe on site and optional soft play for little ones too.

Great leisure centre, pools and water slides are all in new condition. Lots to do with kids (need to be over 1.2 metres to go on slides). Changing rooms are big and clean with lots of lockers. Lots of car parking on sites too

Great place for kids to go to play in the water, several slides to go on and an obstacle course in the main pool (check when this is open as we were too late to go on). Unfortunately some parts were not working (possibly broken) but that didn't affect things much. Definitely worth a trip for something different to do.

We like this place.It was our second visit there when we were on the way to visit our cousin's in Derby. It is worth it to go and have a bit of fun ;-)

Took my 2 kids really good fun. Floatation equipment is worn on the big inflatable meaning loads of fun even if they aren't great swimmers. Really fun slides just check height ratings to avoid disappointed little ones. Spacious changing rooms and showers. Wave pool is deeper than it looks in the still pictures so do bring arm bands for kids if needed, it's deeper than paddling height. I originally begrudged the time slots but meant it wasn't too busy which is the plus even if it was inevitably busy at times. All in all really fun experience for little ones.

Darley Park is an absolute gem for dog owners! My tiny girl had an absolute blast paddling in the river. It's shallow and gentle enough for them to safely splash around. The park is also filled with mature trees, offering plenty of shade on warmer days, and my dog was endlessly entertained by the many squirrels darting about. It's really convenient having toilets on site and the cafe is a lovely bonus for grabbing a drink. The river itself is truly beautiful, adding to the park's overall charm. However, be warned, this park is incredibly popular, and for good reason! It gets very busy, especially on weekends and sunny afternoons. Finding a parking spot can be a real challenge, so arriving early is definitely recommended. Despite the crowds and parking situation, the joy my dog gets from the river and the lovely surroundings (and the handy facilities!) make Darley Park a lovely spot to visit. Just plan ahead!

Great park with wide open spaces that are perfect for walking and very dog-friendly too. There’s always something going on, from cricket and football to a rock climbing facility we spotted during our visit. There are some lovely pubs nearby and a café right at the park entrance. Just a heads-up the café is cash-only, which is a bit unusual these days. The only downside was the parking. We arrived early and were lucky to get a spot in the small free car park off Darley Park Road, right near the entrance. I can imagine parking would be much more difficult later in the day. There may be other options nearby but we didn’t explore further. All in all, it’s a fantastic spot to spend a few hours outdoors. Definitely worth a visit!

A beautiful Park on the very edge of Derby City Centre, and easily accessible by foot from the ring road, as well as some limited car parking at two areas if you're early enough. There's a wonderful footpath along the western edge of the river Derwent which splits off towards the cricket pitch. There is a wonderful seated patio area with a shop selling ice cream cornets and a few children's play area's as well. The main park is a beautifully manicured grass area with shaded area's of mature trees 🌳 in which to take shade under during hot sunny weather 😎🌞.

A beautiful space, great parking, access, well maintained paths. Sports fields, play area, family picnic areas, the Derwent river banks with beautiful views accross from Darley playing fields, etsablished trees & wild areas, park gardens & cafe, circular walk through Darley Abbey recommended...dog friendly.

Large hillside park leading down to the river Derwent. Huge open spaces with a large number of old trees on the hill side..

A very matured park. The dedicated area to Hydrangea plants are beatutiful with a range of Hydrangea varieties. A free car park is also available outside the park.

Lots of places to roam around in lovely tree lined open spaces - playgrounds - toilets - cafe and ice cream place too. The open spaces appeared clear of usual dog mess with lots of bins for waste. Some nice walks under the different trees and open spaces for ball games. Cafe sells hot and cold food plus drinks with a good sized sitting area outside - parking at busy times difficult and surrounding street parking cintrollled by residents only pass but there are a few areas limited to two hour stays

Great little theatre - no bad seat in the house due to the well angled seating, and as it's not very large, always able to see the stage well. I've seen a few different productions here and they've always been great quality travelling theatre productions. Well stocked bar with snacks (but a nut-free-zone).

Such a great little theatre. I am pretty local to Derby and this was my first time visiting. I parked in the basement car park and the theatre was easy to get to from there. The views from the seats are good and I don't think any of the seats would of had a bad view due to positions/angles. I am a plus size woman who carries her weight in her hips and these seats are better than normal theatre seating as they only have arm rests. The staff are friendly and very accommodating.

Great venue. Seating could have done with a centre aisle. Drinks service good. Good seats very roomy for a larger person.

Had a coffee before the performance and shared a scone which was very nice. Comfy seats with decent leg room. Interval ice creams were £3.50 and card payment only. Only toilets are on the floor you enter on so need to leave time for going up and down stairs twice if you happen to be sat near the front!

I had a free ticket to see The Great Gatsby. The acting was brill. The atmosphere created was second to none. I haven't been to the theater for years. Well worth the visit.

We love Derby theater. Perfect size. Good views from any seat. Intimate enough to feel like you're part of the production sound quality. Excellent! We saw Wind in the willows. Just an awesome show full of great performances and beautiful music. A real strong summary vibe

Outstanding Theatre with many good shows at reasonable prices. We visit here at least 6 times a year to see some exciting performances. Seats are comfortable and the view, wherever you sit, is good with clear sound quality. I have only had one really bad pantomine to report on which was not suitable for children in 2015. There is a small cafe downstairs selling items at a reasonable price and a bar upstairs for starter and interval spirit drinks. The ice creams during the interval are a total rip off price but for a special occasion Yum Yum

Nice park near the city centre. The cycle paths which crosses the park along the river and also out towards Allenton are great routes if you are looking to go longer distances. The routes around the park itself are also good. I especially like the parts by the river. The lake area is not so good as there is a lot of bird much. The free parking is very useful.

Beautiful park. We visited when the funfair was there and the dinosaurs. A nice place for a lovely peaceful walk with the family

Great park Huge pond with fountain Great sitting area Birds were amazing

Nice parkrun Good play areas Lovely lake Connects to riverside footpaths well nice parkrun Has a cafe

Lovely place, lovely birds and park is great too for all ages.

A brilliant park for jogging , running and camping. It’s beautiful with scenic park , ducks and very pleasant environment. There is a walkway beside the beautiful lake and has several seating locations to relax. A good place for picnic . Take a mat , snacks and enjoy time with family.

Lovely park with a surpiring amount of wildlife, we spotted some mating toads, the play areas were great for for all ages. Nice clean facilities and cafe. It could do with a little tlc and litter collecting but considering the financial constraints of the city council. It was throughly enjoyable few hours our grandchildren loved they were very excited.

Small lovely park with playground, bmx track, coffee shop and small sports equipment.

I took my dog here for a run around and was lovely especially by the river

Chadd park is a great place for family especially if they're hosting an event. These a library and cafe which is amazing however the opening times are very unclear. The park is great and well maintained

Great park for all. There is a fab play area for children with a zipline, a small BMX track and a few football pitches. There is a library within the park, check website for opening times, and they even sell poo bags! There is a public toilet but they aren't always open. There is a bowls area and I think a bowling club for those looking for a hobby. There is also a couple of small wooded areas for the dogs or children to explore and a lovely stream running through the middle of the park. There are a couple of car parks which are quite large and is free with disabled spaces available. The park is accessible to all with there being tarmac and gravel paths around the majority of the park. Overall a lovely family oriented park with facilities for everyone to enjoy.

Our local Park just 0.2 mile from were we live. Take our Grandkids to the playpark/ splash pool when they stay with us. Plenty of Green space & small woodland area's with Chaddesden Brook running through the centre of the park. Cafe and Toilets but Cafe mainly open weekends or summer time weekdays. Great charity store/ shop on the park were I believe the money goes towards improving the park. Community library on the park and War memorial gardens. Derby Orbital cycle route #66 (signed) runs through the park. If you walk around the outer circuit of the Park it works out around a mile. Every Summer the " Big One Event" takes place which includes Shows,stalls,music and a fairground.

Really beautiful wild flowers near car park entrance. Nice wooded area, big open field and a river to walk along. Shame that people don't pick up after their dogs!

Lovely park with ample parking (including disabled) lots of things to do for free..kids play area tennis courts bowling green library water splash area outdoor gym bmx track as well as cafe woodland walks and plenty of wildlife all in the centre of chaddesden

Derby Museum is an amazing place to visit! The staff are very friendly and take the time to explain everything in detail. The collection of paintings, antiques, and many other fascinating exhibits make it a truly enriching experience. A must-visit spot for anyone interested in art, history, and culture

We have just celebrated our 5 year anniversary at the Italian Mill (Museum of Making) and cannot fault a thing! From start to finish the staff at the venue were amazing, so helpful and accommodating in the arranging process but also on the night, the staff were so so friendly and guests even commented on this. The venue is absolutely stunning and our event decorator (Silhouette Events) brought our ideas to life in the most wonderful way. It’s such a gorgeous space and perfect central location when you have people travelling from different places which we did. We had plenty of space for our DJ, Dancefloor, Photo Booth, soft play and snack table. We had 110 guests and the space was perfect. The price for hire is so reasonable which was also a major factor for us as some similar event spaces in and around Derbyshire with this same industrial style were just way out of budget. Please consider this location for your event! We and the guests were blown away at how gorgeous it looked on the day and when the lights go down for the evening, it’s magical! Absolute 10/10!!

We called into the museum to use up a couple of hours before catching a train later that afternoon. It would have been easy to spend more time here. It's a free museum with donations welcomed - and in my opinion thoroughly deserved. Over four floors there are a huge selection of artifacts showing how Derby was in at the start of the Industrial Revolution and still continues to be important - it's hard to miss the Trent engine hanging above you! Staff were helpful when required and the exhibits have been displayed in an imaginative way, making good use of the building and natural light.

Free to enter but you can leave a donation, absolutely fascinating place to visit with lots to see, the cafe has a good menu and the food and staff are awesome

I visited the place on a week day. The staff were nice, and they were lifting a bull and added it to the exhibition. The museum shows the history of the area during the Industrial Revolution, but it seemed to be still under development.

Great museum, lovely café, could have spent all day here!

The perfect place if you enjoy post industrial revolution history/social history. It wasn't really my thing but still ok to walk around

We had an absolutely brilliant time at Jumpin Fun Derby! The new management has clearly made a positive impact, creating a vibrant and exciting atmosphere. The array of inflatables, especially the "Last Man Standing" challenge, provided fantastic fun and laughter for all ages. With a great, fully stocked café on-site, it’s the perfect spot for an energetic, laughter-filled family outing. Highly recommend it!

Had a great day out here today, the staff were really friendly and welcoming, Joe, and the girl on reception were great. As were all the staff. If Parking here, you'll need to register, there are two car parks, make sure you get the right one. We parked in the shopping centre car park, and it didn't cost us much. There's a place to get food here too, we didn't get any, but the menu looked reasonably priced. I recommend going here, we had a lot of fun with the kids, one 4 one 6. Didn't take any photos today.

My son had a party on the 10th August at jumping fun Derby. The staff were very friendly, the facilities were very clean and tidy. The party host Josh was very good, he interacted with the kids, made sure we had everything we needed and nothing was too much trouble. Thanks josh for making his birthday a very easy and stress free day!

A brilliant place to take the kids, the first hour was good, able to take your children, I would advise for children above 4 years old that's for sure. The second hour was extremely busy, there was 3 party groups that turned up and it felt very busy with kids running around and knocking into our 2 year old. I would like to thank the staff for forwarning us of the groups coming in and saying it would be busy. Overall I would probably return but will be waiting till our little one gets a bit bigger.

Emily was super nice, friendly, and made everything fun and easy from start to finish. She kindly explained us start times and safety rules, and remind us about the parking. It is nice to see people happy and be accommodated with genuine smile.

great place, inflatable parks aren't usually my thing but i really enjoyed it, great staff and very helpful when i had a locker issue, great service and i really enjoyed the food :) it isnt huge but it makes up for it with how entertaining each area is especially with people you love spending time with, definitely great for kids again, great service and staff were very helpful! (accidentally posted this on the other location so putting this on the correct location, derby)

I booked both my children and two of there friends to come jumpin fun two hour session I’d like to say a HUGE HUGE thank-you to a member of staff Corey - my son is autistic and usually in places like this will come to me 19172 times ! It doesn’t become somewhere of respite for myself most parents come here for some peace! Today I actually got that (blessing with it being half term) the only time he came to me was to tell me how cool Corey was and how amazing and funny he is and how much fun they are having with him that’s all 4 children saying this! Even my teenager daughter !! After leaving we got in the car to head for dinner and again for the next hour the children was non stop talking about him! Made a huge impression on the children and now already asking when there going back ! He clearly is a huge credit to your company, I don’t often here my children praising staff members that’s more our job as adults but lovely to hear them talking so positive about this gentleman. So I’d like to say THANKYOU ! and thankyou for giving me 2 hours of peace 😂😂

i dont know why I've never been here and I live only 30 mins away🙈. What a beautiful place to relax and have a walk. Would be lovely if unused Hall be transformed into a small cafe. Maybe one day!

Went for a walk through the wooded areas and also around the lake, free car parking and toilets

What a super place this is. I attended a wellbeing walk with Derbyshire wildlife trust, and I was really impressed with this park. The old hall is no longer open but there are toilet facilities available. There are plenty of well trod paths to follow, or you could just walk around your own way. There's a lake with water fowls, red kites souring over the trees, and gorgeous natural plants and flowers. It is a great place for adults, kids, and dogs, and the car park is free, too.

First time we've been here, can't wait to come back and explore more.

Beautiful landscape. Very quiet. Free car parking. Very basic toilets. No food or drink. Lots of dogs. A great woodland too!

What a gem! All this location needs is a small business allowed to operate out of the main house or outbuildings This would make this area even more inviting, but what a location, totally beautiful huge area Lush green rolling hills, perfect for a walk/dog walk we packed a picnic and headed to the lake, was a warm sunny day sitting by the lake enjoying good food and such tranquil settings If you've not been I highly recommend a visit, we had limited time so there is much more we plan to see Top location Edit Love the location that much its going to come part of our weekly walks, went today and explored further Discovered some rather large hills with stunning views and vantage points (just needs a bench on the top) then went off trail in the big woods to the back of the Hall Where we found carpets of bluebells and a little stream or natural spring flowing from the top. Took some really great photos but they don't do the place justice I highly recommend this location

Absolutely beautiful park to visit. Has a Downton Abbey feel about it. Lots of walking trails, a beautiful lake and various woody areas for a great sensory adventure for our dogs. There is ample parking and a few, not many, poo bins. There are no toilets. Lots of benches dotted around for those who need a break and there is a path that would, in my opinion, be suitable for a wheelchair.

Honestly great, you don’t expect it to be as fun as it is! If you get one of the deals it can be really cheap too! Really good bit of fun to do in winter when it’s cold and dark inside. The bowling’s great and definitely the best value but they also have escape rooms, karaoke and laser tag I’m pretty sure.

Visited during half term, good deals available. Bowling was great, no issues. Simple nuggets and chips meal perfect for a quick bite eat. Drinks are easy to order through the app. Arcade was good for kids. Pool tables too, issue with one not working properly to release the balls, but staff sorted it. All round great place for the family. Other activities are available.

Great experience! Bowling was lovely as the Friday offer after 6pm came in handy 👍. Loved the punching machines aswell lol

Great birthday treat, food was well presented and the kids loved enjoyed themselves

Came to tenpin Derby with a group of friends, we was served by Aaron and pointed in the direction of the lanes. Aaron, informed us of all the offers that we could take up during our visit! Unfortunately one of the machines malfunctioned in the arcade during our visit, which he also very quickly sorted! He honestly was like superman! Any issues he was sorting it straight away, absolutely amazing, friendly, down to earth guy! Will 100% be visiting more often just to see him! Truly made our visit one to remember.

I took my daughter to Houdini's (carnival) escape room. It was fantastic and scary!! I screamed at the clown then asked him for help... We didn't escape, we're still here now!! Help 🤣🤣

Absolutely fantastic experience today for my daughter’s party! Could have not wished for a better day to celebrate… the party package for the price was incredible, birthday girl got a tshirt, free family bowling voucher, a bowling pin for her friends to sign, unlimited squash, pizza and chips, free model balloon, a pause between games to have a boogie, 2 games, host throughout the session and the host handing out sweets throughout. We also had a friend of my daughter who has severe allergies and they were so attentive and went above and beyond to help and make sure it was all safe for her. It was just amazing and my mum friends were so impressed. Cannot thank you enough today, you’re all great! 😊

Went along with 18 and 19 year old sons to watch a film - just took along Uni IDs (18!), as at the time of booking student tickets the website said to bring this. Didn’t have passports or driving licences with us as they weren’t driving or travelling abroad - weren’t even asked their DOBs. Was told we’d have to be refunded (didn’t even have the foresight to offer the other film that was showing). Made a special trip out to Derby only to be turned away - hadn’t been before and certainly won’t return. Could have stayed to watch Mike Leigh film instead, but the whole encounter/staff manner put us off. Not all that friendly, in fact felt very unwelcome - was never even given any kind of apology for the massive inconvenience. Was originally heading for the lady with the ticket scanner when we entered the cinema foyer, but was officiously called back by someone whom I thought was working at a food counter. BTW the biscuits/cakes laid out across the front of that counter should have been covered, given that conversations were going on across it - definitely not meeting any food hygiene standards. Perhaps too busy unnecessarily turning people away… I wouldn’t recommend Quad, and was relieved to take our custom elsewhere to watch the film we intended to, without the awkwardness. Such a shame you don’t actually support the arts when you decline entry to Film & Arch. students. All the begging “donate here” QR signs everywhere are very off-putting, and ironically they are happy to reject £30 in cinema tickets from genuine customers. RE. YOUR RESPONSE - Challenge 25 for an 18 film, since when? So why do you offer ‘16-25 membership’? We were not wanting to purchase alcohol, we were at the cinema. Similar venues are far more welcoming - Broadway Nott’m always issue free - thanks.

Attended an event dedicated to production of audio dramas. Main cinema space was well laid out with comfortable seats. Some issues with the acoustics. Food choice a bit limited for Gluten free. Good transport links.

Great venue - It's a wonderful place in a great area. The issue is just what is it? Such a mish mash of everything its famous for nothing. Make it a great cinema and cafe and it will be very popular.

Went today for the tomb raider convention. Was great to see the cosplayers and the people associated with the tomb raider legacy. Definitely recommend going.

Great place to watch a movie or show, we watched SIX the musical. Really food sounds and picture quality. I'll be back for more movies.

The cafe as great staff and the cakes were displayed beautifully unfortunately the chocolate fudge cake looked great but should have been thrown away two days before I got there.It was so dry and stale.So I put it in my bag and took it home thinking warm it up and apply hot custard but, I'm afraid nothing could make this piece of cake edible sorry.

Wicked selection of films that you don't usually get the chance to see on the big screen. Nice little cinema and art venue.

I would like to know why is the need to book the football pitch should the park be free for everyone because is not what is happening right now. The kids are on holiday from school and are literally groups of old men’s that tell the kids to come out of the pitch because they tell they book the space when is not true , this is what happens with the second pitch . The first pitch need to book I really don’t know if there’s need to pay what state is this country coming that nothing is for free

It was quite walk with some football and cricket activities also has a tea and coffee centre wich is always booked for party and any since we live nearby we had a injoble walk

Good event today at Nomanton park

A medium sized park with a cricket pitch, tennis courts and cricket practice nets. It had an appropriately sized children’s playground - but I haven’t studied it, so don’t know what it contains. There is a cafe which opens occasionally and toilets which are also open occasionally. There are two fields, one which is almost big enough for a football pitch, but is oval. The other is probably around 200 metres both ways. There is also a small picnic area, lots of benches and a small adult exercise area. There are trees surrounding both fields.

Decent park with 2 football courts, but very disappointed to see the play zone gates firmly locked shut so no one can play in them. What was the point of having that football court if you are going to act all precious about it. Leave the gates open for young children to be get some exercise or don't bother having them..

Varied people. Varied activities. Walking Football. Walking . Football Cricket. Running [ NPR Normanton Park Runners] 10 am Saturday/ Sunday, basketball, netball, Walking netball and volunteers that make the place tick and keep it tidy, Friends of Normanton Park, cafe and Sporting Communities.

Good place for outdoor activities. However, the playground could do with an upgrade.

Quite enjoyed the laser tag but some kid kept camping me on the top floor so I threw a tantrum and rage quitted. Pizza was well solid and I really enjoyed my friends 6th birthday party.

Spend most of my weekend at Willows with the kids and their activities. The staff are amazing and very accommodating. All of them have got a smile and time for a chat, especially Dylan. To top it off the coffee is delicious and reasonably priced.

Very friendly staff we had a kids party football and laser tag included with party food chicken nuggets chips and pizza wich was good quality not your usual processed rubbish the kids enjoyed it and as a parent we didn't have to do a thing as willows provided party bags for the kids too! Only thing that we needed to bring was a birthday cake . Well worth a try guys 10/10 willows

Visited today, not even made it home before having to write this review , staff were AMAZING !!!! Couldn't have been more hospitable , boys loved the lazer tag & football , I hobbled round top base 🤣😂 , we will definitely be back soon. Thank you for a lovely afternoon guys 🥰 see you soon .

Best indoor football venue in Derby. Netball and cricket played here too. Excellent staff who are really helpful. Laser tag and football parties plus a bar for drinks and snacks. Free parking, spaces are limited. Central, town centre location.

A good place for birthday celebrations. Decent size court Parking behind willow apartments

Amazing place for kids and adults. Very well organised entertainment. Excellent service. Highly recommended

Been here a few times now to see shows, this time it was Al Murray, the facilities were clean but the queues for the bar were ridiculous, queued for nearly 30 mins before the event started, they either need more staff on for these events or better training. We didn't bother going to the bar again during the interval as we knew we wouldn't of got served in time for the start of the second interval.

Good gym and studio. The fitness studio is large and well equipped. The gym has a good range of free weight, machine weights and cardio machines. Also nice areas for stretching and functional stuff. The entrance way is nice and large and there are lots of areas to relax before or after a workout. Been to the arena for events too, and it's always well organised and feels easy attending with large crowds.

Amazing venue for indoor sports event. Visited for table tennis tournament where they around 32 tables. Cycling was happen as well so it was a great view too. It has gym and cafeteria facilities as well.

This is a wonderful place. My Daughter recently cycled here and we visited the cafe afterwards. Please be aware that parking for the first 3 hours is free, but your need to register your vehicle once you get inside using the registration screens.

I come here regularly (once a week) to ride on the velodrome, the track itself is in very good condition however it has got quite a few splinters so could do with some treatment. The venue is very spacious and I often see things being set up in the main arena for conferences and things like that. It is very welcoming and a great place to ride, work out or play other sports at.

Clean, air conditioned and functional. Went to a graduation ceremony so had to sit for two hours. The acoustics were great and the sound was clear. Nothing fancy, just did the job

Perfect venue for the exhibition I was visiting. Easy to find, plenty of parking, friendly and helpful staff.

A great soft play for all kids. There is a smaller area for just little kids and then the big soft play for older children. The food there is nice and they are accommodating for any alternative needs. There is a function room on the first floor which is used for parties, we've attended a party there before and all the kids had a great time. All in all a great place and venue.

Great soft play centre with a range of things for babies, toddlers and young children. We visited for the 9am session and it felt very clean and well maintained, which is refreshing for a soft play centre! There is a small cafe with a range of coffees, drinks and snacks. It wasn't too busy when we went which was perfect - this may have been because it was a 9am session. When I tried to book earlier in the week for a later session I was told this it was "full to the rafters", so definitely book in advance! Staff were all pleasant and friendly.

Our daughter had her birthday party on her 5th birthday, and it was fantastic! The venue was clean and beautifully set up, with a lovely atmosphere. The staff were incredibly friendly, and the entertainment was brilliant. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. The young ladies who hosted our party did an amazing job, keeping the children engaged and organising every detail perfectly. I highly recommend this place!Thank you very much -Zoe's mum .

My wife and I recently hired the entire Jangala venue in Hilton to host our baby son's 1st birthday party. We had about 70 guests in total. The event was a huge success! The staff were fantastic and very helpful, both in the run up to the event and on the day. The facilities were clean and well maintained. The food for the children was appealing and delicious. We also ordered sandwich and samosa platters for our adult guests, and these were well-presented and went down a treat. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed playing and partying at Jangala, and we would thoroughly recommend this superb venue for people to looking to celebrate special occasions.

We had our 7 year olds birthday party there this week, brilliant service staff was lovely Pauline & Sam made his party. We can’t thank you enough to top it off the place was lovely and clean thanks again we will be back soon x

Great for the kids, host children parties. Very safe environment. Food is a tad pricey, but can't complain. They also have free WiFi!!

Great soft play for younger kids, good food and coffee for the adults too

Was recently on a training course here. The meeting room was very cold when we arrived as the heating hadn’t been on and the projector only worked intermittently. The room was generally fine with plenty of room but the chairs are quite uncomfortable when sat in them all day. The buffet lunch was really poor quality and I ended up walking to Sainsbury’s to buy something healthier. There were no soft drinks included with lunch and we quickly ran out of the bottled tap water provided. The free coffee machine was good though.

Went there for a night of motown/soul music. You pay your entrance fee then immediately you're hit with the atmosphere of music, people dancing, drinking etc to be the let down by a cordoned/directing barrier for the bar & the queue that it creates. Upto 15/20mins before actually being served, hindered by the fact there were 2/3 bar staff running 2 bars..which I think they coped reasonably considering their circumstances. Conclusion: more bar staff on events such as these smoother night more sales

Had a good night...however won't be going again...they don't take cash. For me it's not a good idea to use cards especially when you are half cut and don't get receipts...personally with cash you know what you have spent...not forgetting the £20, in the pocket for the jabab and taxi home lol

Super staff, really helpful. Venue is nice and the facilities are good with car parks. Worth. Noting that you don't have to register to park either. 😀

I went there for my daughter's school graduation, lovely place with a bar

Went to a mind body and spirit event with white light events and loved it..please do it again soon!!

Lovely venue. Friendly staff. Lots of free parking. I was there for a mind, body, spirit event offering: life coaching, reiki, heart repair and selling gems and rose quarts healing tools and charm necklaces. Message me if you are interested in hearing more.

Great night watching Take That tribute for my friends birthday. Reasonable drink prices. Bingo was a bit pricey but it was a saturday night and the prize money was more. Staff friendly and helpful. Toilets clean. Would visit again

Rude staff members ruined my evening! Need to learn to explain things abit better to customers instead of shouting at them. Come here often but after tonight I don’t know if I will be.

I'm not going to lie and say you win everytime because you don't. It's a game of luck. Brilliant prize money and not too expensive either. It's a wicked place and great atmosphere. 😁 Come and get the buzz.

Faith in humanity pffft disgraceful behaviour by the ladie on the counter !! Complete jobs worth , cold faced person . Thank you to the other ladie that seen the error of her ways and atleast tried to give us option

The only fault I find is they don't explain what page is going to be played.(l've only been a few times) Also on the game that is connected to all sites. Why are the numbers called out to quickly, twice now I've been and it's a waist of money playing that game can't keep up with the calling.

Staff very friendly and theirs nothing for them to help you in any way shape or form very clean as well pity not a lot of people their to use this place

Not very good it's the same people winning every time, waste of money, the people that are putting money into that place win nothing in return, so you feel not bothering to go and save your money. It's expensive too, I'm glad I've seen sense.