Traveleye on Derby (England)

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Overview:

Derby appeals to visitors and residents alike as the diversity of attractions, cultural venues, open parkland and shopping can't fail to impress.

The local treasure Royal Crown Derby is a unique opportunity to discover the complete manufacturing process of the world-famous fine china, whereas behind the scene tours of the magnificent Pride Park Football Stadium is for the more sports orientated.

Three free museums has a variety of choice - rich industrial heritage at the Industrial Museum, part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, Georgian architectural elegance and family life at Pickford's House Museum, and a variety of exhibits at the Central Museum and Art Gallery including impressive paintings by famous local artist, Joseph Wright.

Locality:

Derby is the county town of Derbyshire located in the heart of England.

Entertainment/Facilities/Attractions/Things to do:

The compact layout of the city centre is ideal shopping territory.   A majority of areas are pedestrianised making it even easier to cope with bulging shopping bags!   Market life is particularly popular in Derby.   There are daily permanent markets at the Market Hall situated in a wonderful Victorian building, the Eagle Centre Market - one of the largest indoor markets in the UK, and at Allenton Market.   Regular farmers' markets and continental markets are held in the outdoor Market Place filling the air with wonderful aromas of cheese, sausages, garlic and roasting nuts!

Renowned for being a welcoming and good value, Derby's wide appeal encourages visitors to return again and again.

Things to see and do

• Derby Cathedral
• Derby Industrial Museum
• Royal Crown Derby Visitor Centre
• Derby City Museum and Art Gallery
• Pickford's House Museum
• Calke Abbey, Park and Gardens
• Sudbury Hall (National Trust)
• Kedleston Hall
• Derby Heritage Centre      

Events

February:   CAMRA Winter Beer Festival, Assembly Rooms (Derby)
April:   Derby Continental Markets (Derby City Centre)
June:   Derby Well Dressing (Derby City Centre)
July:   Derby Continental Markets (Derby City Centre)
July:   CAMRA Summer Beer Festival, Assembly Rooms (Derby)
September:   Darley Park Concert Darley Park (Derby)
October:   Derby Continental Markets (Derby City Centre)
November:   Derby Bonfire and Fireworks, city centre (Derby)
December:   Bonnie Prince Charlie Celebrations (Derby)