About Pickford's House
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.
What's nearby
- Friar Gate Bridge next door
- University of Derby One Friar Gate Square next door
- Modern Cuisine next door
- Bistrot Pierre - Derby 200m away
- The Greyhound 200m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
A lovely time wandering round reading the info boards here and seeing the rooms. I especially liked the little toy theatres
· via Google
The staff were very friendly and welcoming, and I was given a helpful overview on arrival. The house is a Grade I listed building and has been beautifully preserved, with original features such as the old bathtub and sink still in place, which adds to its charm. Inside the house, there is also a Dracula exhibition which is very well presented, though I have to admit it gave me quite a scare! The museum is for free!
· via Google
Fantastic afternoon out , lovely volunteers,great building .we visited for the Dracula exhibit didn't realize that the whole house was open for a wonder thanks to the volunteers ☺️
· via Google
Wonderful experience! Likened to time travel, the air of the place takes you back in time the moment you step across the threshold. Fantastic furniture, halls for entertainment, kitchens preserved as they were back in the days...all so surreal. I will go back there surely to relive the experience. Helpful and excited staff who are very knowledgeable about the era the building represents, able to fill in the blanks by giving you historical data and facts offhand. I was thoroughly impressed! Those who work in museums honestly should be lovers of history - these ones were. Kudos!
· via Google
Visitors say this house museum offers interesting exhibits, including a notable paper theatre collection and various temporary displays. They also highlight the free entry, making it an accessible and worthwhile experience. Guests mention the staff are friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable, providing helpful insights into the house's history.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- 41 Friar Gate, Derby, DE1 1DA Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 (402 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Derby