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Family days out in Derby

14 listed · best reviewed first

Updated · Ratings from Google · All attractions and things to do in Derby

Kedleston Hall

Derby

Kedleston Hall

★ 4.7 (5,556)

Marvel at this impressive National Trust mansion featuring spectacular 18th-century architecture, then wander the surrounding parkland and gardens for a memorable family outing in Derbyshire.

Markeaton Park

Derby

Markeaton Park

★ 4.6 (6,297)

This popular Derby parkland offers adventure activities including high ropes and a paddling pool, plus dining options and pushchair-friendly paths throughout the grounds.

ODEON Derby

Derby

ODEON Derby

★ 4.5 (4,489)

This multi-screen cinema on Mansfield Road delivers blockbuster entertainment for all the family, complete with accessible facilities, baby changing areas and refreshments available to purchase on-site.

Showcase Cinema de Lux Derby

Derby

Showcase Cinema de Lux Derby

★ 4.4 (3,168)

Catch the newest family films in comfort at this modern multiplex cinema located in Derby's Intu shopping centre, complete with snacks and wheelchair access.

Showcase Derby Foresters Park

Derby

Showcase Derby Foresters Park

★ 4.4 (3,168)

Catch the newest blockbusters on the big screen at this modern cinema complex offering accessible facilities, onsite parking and snack options for the whole family.

Aeropark Volunteers Association

Derby

Aeropark Volunteers Association

★ 4.6 (1,908)

Derby Museum and Art Gallery

Derby

Derby Museum and Art Gallery

★ 4.6 (1,712)

Explore ancient Egyptian artefacts and hands-on archaeology exhibits at this fascinating museum in Derby's city centre, offering family-friendly galleries plus accessible facilities and an onsite café.

Bluebell Dairy

Derby

Bluebell Dairy

★ 4.5 (1,676)

Sample delicious artisan ice cream made on-site while children explore engaging play spaces and get up close with friendly farm animals at this welcoming Derby attraction with full wheelchair access.

Oxygen Activeplay Derby

Derby

Oxygen Activeplay Derby

★ 4.3 (1,255)

Launch into aerial adventures at this Pride Park trampoline centre featuring basketball zones and foam pit landings across its massive interconnected bounce arena.

Chaddesden Park

Derby

Chaddesden Park

★ 4.2 (966)

This Derby park delights families with splash-pad fun and stunning bluebell displays, plus full facilities including wheelchair access, toilets, baby changing and an onsite restaurant.

The Escape Room Guys

Derby

The Escape Room Guys

★ 4.9 (317)

Test your family's puzzle-solving skills at this Derby-based escape room venue, where you'll work together against the clock to crack codes and uncover clues in immersive themed challenges.

Pickford's House

Derby

Pickford's House

★ 4.6 (402)

Step back in time at this hands-on Georgian townhouse museum where children can explore period rooms, perform with toy theatres and try on historical costumes for an entertaining journey into the past.

Tubby Bears Playzone

Derby

Tubby Bears Playzone

★ 3.9 (356)

Derby's indoor play centre features a three-storey climbing frame for energetic kids plus a separate zone for toddlers, with an onsite restaurant serving food and snacks.

Foremark - National Trust

Derby

Foremark - National Trust

★ 4.8 (28)

This accessible National Trust parkland near Derby combines scenic reservoir walks with adventure playgrounds and watersports, welcoming families with pushchairs, dogs off-lead, and full wheelchair access.

Quick answers

How many family days out are there in Derby?+

We list 14 in Derby. The best-reviewed are shown first.

Which family days out in Derby are best reviewed?+

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: Kedleston Hall (4.7/5, 5,556 reviews), Markeaton Park (4.6/5, 6,297 reviews) and ODEON Derby (4.5/5, 4,489 reviews).

Is this list up to date?+

It is built live from our listings; ratings come from Google and each venue page shows when its details were last checked. Always confirm with the venue before travelling.

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