Hotels in Derby and surrounding area:

The modern Derby is a thriving multi-cultural centre that continues to expand and look progressively forward, while still managing to retain its historical connections and sense of pride. Derby is steeped in history from the early Roman settlements through the medieval period with its Cathedral legacy, to the Industrial Revolution when the landscape changed as factories were erected and a newfound prosperity began to emerge. Derby established itself as a major Railway centre, and industrial giants including the world famous Rolls Royce helped the City grow in stature.
Indeed a short break in Derby offers a unique opportunity to discover the complete manufacturing process of the fine china, for which Derby is renowned, with a visit to the Royal Crown Derby Visitor Centre. Derby's rich industrial and artistic heritage can be further seen at the Derby Industrial Museum, part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, and the Derby Central Museum and Art Gallery (including impressive paintings by famous local artist, Joseph Wright). Georgian architectural elegance and family life can be seen at Pickford’s House Museum.
If your preference is shopping then the compact layout of the city centre is ideal for a weekend break. A majority of areas are pedestrianised and Market life is particularly popular in Derby. There are daily permanent markets at the Market Hall situated in a wonderful Victorian building, the Eagle Centre Market – one of the largest indoor markets in the UK, and at Allenton Market. Regular farmers’ markets and continental markets are held in the outdoor Market Place filling the air with many wonderful aromas.
For the more sports orientated behind the scene tours of the magnificent Pride Park Football Stadium is a must, or a visit to Donington Park a major international Grand Prix class motor racing venue and home to the Donington Grand Prix Collection, the largest collection of Grand Prix cars in the World. East Midlands Airport one of the fastest growing airports in the UK. Places to visit for a weekend break include Derby Cathedral with its splendid medieval tower and its story going back to the tenth century, Calke Abbey Park and Gardens, Sudbury Hall (National Trust), Kedleston Hall, and Derby Heritage Centre.

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