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Family days out in Derby

Never hear “I’m bored” on a Saturday again.

Every great family day out in Derby: farms, museums, parks and hidden gems, with the details parents actually need before setting off.

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What's on, when you need it

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36 on right nowTHU 15 OCT
Today

Everything open and on in Derby today, with times and prices.

TOP PICKLagosPhoto: Stories of Movement and Belonging · free
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49 things onFRI 16 - SUN 18
This weekend
  • Fri41 things · Autumn at Chatsworth
  • Sat18 things · Autumn at Chatsworth
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TomorrowFri 16 · 41 things onRainy days106 under a roofFree67 cost nothing
SEASONALENDS 31 OCTHalloween: pumpkin patches, spooky trails & torchlight. 21 already live.
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IN SEASON AROUND DERBY

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Zoos & Wildlife Parks in DerbyZoos & Wildlife Parks22Farms & Petting Farms in DerbyFarms & Petting Farms25Theme Parks & Fairgrounds in DerbyTheme Parks & Fairgrounds25Adventure Parks & High Ropes in DerbyAdventure Parks & High Ropes15Museums in DerbyMuseums29Science & Discovery Centres in DerbyScience & Discovery Centres9Aquariums & Sea Life in DerbyAquariums & Sea Life3Castles, Historic Houses & Heritage in DerbyCastles, Historic Houses & Heritage33Model Villages & Miniature Railways in DerbyModel Villages & Miniature Railways9Steam Railways & Boat Trips in DerbySteam Railways & Boat Trips19Caves, Mines & Underground in DerbyCaves, Mines & Underground12Tours, Trails & Treasure Hunts in DerbyTours, Trails & Treasure Hunts8Observatories & Planetariums in DerbyObservatories & Planetariums4Soft Play in DerbySoft Play6Laser Tag & Nerf Arenas in DerbyLaser Tag & Nerf Arenas3Bowling in DerbyBowling2Escape Rooms in DerbyEscape Rooms2Crazy Golf & Adventure Golf in DerbyCrazy Golf & Adventure Golf3Ice Rinks in DerbyIce Rinks5Arcades, VR & Gaming in DerbyArcades, VR & Gaming3Board Game & Play Cafés in DerbyBoard Game & Play Cafés3Pottery Painting & Craft Studios in DerbyPottery Painting & Craft Studios3
Sensory Rooms & Play Sessions1Parks & Playgrounds in DerbyParks & Playgrounds6Country Parks & Nature Reserves in DerbyCountry Parks & Nature Reserves4Woodland & Forest in DerbyWoodland & Forest5Gardens & Arboretums in DerbyGardens & Arboretums11Lakes, Reservoirs & Riversides in DerbyLakes, Reservoirs & Riversides2Beaches & Coast in DerbyBeaches & Coast2Walking & Cycling Trails in DerbyWalking & Cycling Trails9Pick-Your-Own & Pumpkin Patches in DerbyPick-Your-Own & Pumpkin Patches6Outdoor Gyms & Trim Trails in DerbyOutdoor Gyms & Trim Trails2Viewpoints & Picnic Spots in DerbyViewpoints & Picnic Spots3Water Sports & Paddleboarding in DerbyWater Sports & Paddleboarding2Baby & Toddler Groups in DerbyBaby & Toddler Groups6Dance in DerbyDance4
Drama & Performing Arts4Music Lessons & Choirs in DerbyMusic Lessons & Choirs3Art & Craft Classes in DerbyArt & Craft Classes13
Coding, STEM & Robotics1Languages in DerbyLanguages1
Reading, Book Clubs & Storytime3
Forest School & Outdoor Learning1Holiday Clubs & Camps in DerbyHoliday Clubs & Camps2Adult Workshops & Evening Classes in DerbyAdult Workshops & Evening Classes4Wellbeing & Mindfulness in DerbyWellbeing & Mindfulness5Theatres & Shows in DerbyTheatres & Shows24Pantomime & Family Theatre in DerbyPantomime & Family Theatre12Cinemas in DerbyCinemas1Live Music & Gigs in DerbyLive Music & Gigs15Comedy in DerbyComedy9Galleries & Exhibitions in DerbyGalleries & Exhibitions6Libraries in DerbyLibraries4Circus & Street Performance in DerbyCircus & Street Performance5Talks, Lectures & Author Events in DerbyTalks, Lectures & Author Events7Immersive & Touring Exhibitions in DerbyImmersive & Touring Exhibitions5Indian & South Asian in DerbyIndian & South Asian4Italian & Pizza in DerbyItalian & Pizza2Chinese & East Asian in DerbyChinese & East Asian1Turkish & Middle Eastern in DerbyTurkish & Middle Eastern1British, Pubs & Carveries in DerbyBritish, Pubs & Carveries2Mexican & Latin American in DerbyMexican & Latin American3Cafés, Brunch & Coffee in DerbyCafés, Brunch & Coffee9Christmas in DerbyChristmas33
Halloween & Pumpkin Events35
Bonfire Night & Fireworks7
Half-Term & School Holiday Events1
Festivals & Fairs4
Community Events & Fun Days2
Markets & Car Boots4Sporting Fixtures & Events in DerbySporting Fixtures & Events2
Charity Events & Fun Runs1Open Days & Behind-the-Scenes in DerbyOpen Days & Behind-the-Scenes3Party Venues in DerbyParty Venues22Hen, Stag & Group Celebrations in DerbyHen, Stag & Group Celebrations1Garden Centres in DerbyGarden Centres1

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67

Brilliant days out that cost nothing

Proper days out with free entry, bring a picnic and you're done.

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FEED & STROKE

26

Farms, lambs and llamas

Everything you can feed, stroke or watch being ridiculous.

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INDOOR LIFESAVERS

106

Rainy day rescue

For when the forecast betrays you, all under a roof.

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STEP BACK IN TIME

71

Museums & heritage

Castles, caves and machines kids are allowed to gawp at.

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THE EVENT CALENDAR

What's on this weekend

October
ChatsworthFri & SatAutumn at ChatsworthChatsworth · 2 daysDetails →
Wheelgate ParkFri & SatWheelgate Family Halloween SpooktacularWheelgate Park · 2 daysDetails →
War MemorialFri & SatCity DetectiveWar Memorial · from 08:00 each dayDetails →
Lakeside ArtsFri 16 OctThick & Tight: Natural BehaviourLakeside ArtsDetails →
Newarke Houses MuseumFri 16 OctHeritage Sundays Guided Tours: Leicester Castle Great HallNewarke Houses MuseumDetails →
Twycross ZooFri & SatMeerkat TalkTwycross Zoo · from 10:00 each dayDetails →
Wollaton Hall & Deer ParkFri & SatHidden History ToursWollaton Hall & Deer Park · 2 daysDetails →
Lakeside ArtsFri 16 OctLagosPhoto: Stories of Movement and BelongingLakeside ArtsDetails →

Plus 41 more events this weekend across Derby.

MORE THAN A LIST

One place, a hundred ways to explore

Browse the map, follow the crowd, or save a shortlist for the school holidays: whatever works for your family.

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Parents' favourites

  1. 01Halloween Farm site photoThe Halloween Farm (at Cattows Farm)
  2. 02Allestree LibraryAllestree Library
  3. 03Brushed Earth HomeBrushed Earth Home
  4. 04Derbyshire Toy LibrariesDerbyshire Toy Libraries
  5. 05Canal view toward Chatsworth House across lawnsChatsworth
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COLLECTION

Rainy day rescue

106 indoor lifesavers for when the forecast lets you down.

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KIND TO THE WALLET

67

completely free days out within 30 minutes of Derby

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HIDDEN GEMS

The ones you've never heard of

Places that aren't on the usual lists, written up honestly.

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No. 01Nottingham

Nottingham Playhouse

Sit in on children's theatre and big seasonal shows in Nottingham - pick a title on what's on (show-led prices).

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Megazone Derby

No. 02Derby · from £6.95

Megazone Derby

A 4,000 sq ft multi-level laser-tag arena in Derby with 20-minute games, from age 6.

Summer Beach Club

No. 03Sheffield

Summer Beach Club

Outdoor summer pop-up at Meadowhall with water slides, a roller coaster and fairground rides for a whole afternoon out.

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