Pickford's House
BEST FOR
Ages 0+
ENTRY
Free
SETTING
Indoors
WHERE
Derby
What it’s like
Free Georgian townhouse museum on Friar Gate - rooms, toys and a garden shop, Tue-Sat 10-5.
Pickford's House is a free Georgian townhouse museum right in Derby city centre. Joseph Pickford built it as his family home in 1770, and you can walk the rooms and get a feel for how a Derbyshire family actually lived.
Entry is free. Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm; closed Sunday and Monday. There is free visitor parking off Agard Street, a gift shop in the Brewhouse, and step-free access via the side entrance.
Handy for a short city-centre stop between other Derby Museums sites - no ticket stress, just turn up.
Facilities
Plan your visit
How much does Pickford's House cost?
It's free to get in. Some extras are priced; the full list is on this page.
Is there parking?
Yes, free parking on site.
How accessible is it?
The venue lists step-free access and wheelchair access.
What ages is it best for?
The venue pitches it at ages 0+.
What if it rains?
You're covered, it's indoors.
How do we find it?
By car: there is free parking at Pickford's House for visitors. Turn right at the 'Pickford's House' sign off Agard Street. There is also pay and display parking on Friar Gate. Sat Nav Directions: DE1 1DZ. By train: Derby Station is 1.3 miles from Pickford's House and about a 30 minute walk away. By bus: Derby bus station is a 15 minute walk away through the city centre, with frequent services operated by Trent Barton and Arriva. By bike: Pickford's House is on cycle routes 54 and 68, part of the Derby City Cycle Map; there are spaces for bicycle parking, ask a member of staff when you arrive. The visitor entrance is to the right of the building up a ramp, as the front door is only opened for special events.
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