101 Things to do in Derby

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11. Bounce at a Trampoline Park

Spend an hour getting sweaty at Oxygen Freejumping. Fun and great exercise, it’s fun for all the family.

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12. See the Alpacas

Check our Clary Meadows Alpacas to feed and pet the Alpacas, if you're lucky you may even get to see the baby alpacas, or Alpacabies as we've just named them.

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13. Running

As Derby is mostly flat it is perfect for running! And with an abundance of green spaces, running can get you away from that city feeling and embrace your country roots. There are also plenty of running groups to join such Derwent Runners, #DerbyRunnerRunClub, Sinfin Running Club to a name a few, there are also plenty of mapped runs on MapyMyRun for Derby.

14. Take a walk on the star walk

Taking centre stage on Derby’s Exchange Street and Albion Street, the ‘Made in Derby’ walk of fame details interesting people from Derby’s past, such as Alice Wheeldon, Bess of Hardwick, Brian Clough and Peter Taylor, Sir John Hurt, Joseph Wright, Louis Martin, Philip Noel-Baker, and Charles Rolls and Henry Royce.

Bess of Hardwick star on Star Walk

15. Escape room

Now with three escape rooms, Derby is THE place for being locked-in-a-room-and-trying-to-get-out-of-it-within-a-set-timeframe. Make Your Escape, Unescapable and The Escape Room Guys are all waiting for you.

16. Sadler Gate

Sadler Gate is one of Derby’s most historic and iconic streets. Undergoing it’s own mini-renaissance, the street is now thriving with independent and national shops, bars and cafes. If you fancy some tea, chicken wings or some dancing shoes, Sadler Gate is your first port of call.

17. Afternoon tea

If afternoon tea is your thing then why not check out our list of Top Places for Afternoon Tea, you might find just what you’re looking for.

18. Bustler Market

Bustler Market has been a great success for Derby. On the last Friday and Saturday of every month, it has street food traders galore, a bar, and more fun than you can shake some halloumi fries at. Check it out on John Street.

19. Derby Feste

Derby’s Annual festival is a unique and special experience not to be missed. Hosting plenty of events over three days, Derby Feste is the highlight of Derby’s cultural calendar.

Some of the fun at Derby Feste

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