Derby district, Derby, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Derby

Derby is a city in Derby district, Derby, United Kingdom, home to about 270,468 people. Within 50 km by road there are 202 places to visit — 110 churches, 27 parks, 27 forts & heritage and 18 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Friends Meeting House (1 km), National Spiritualist Church (1 km) and Strutt's Park Roman Fort (1 km).

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Derby at a glance

Location
Derby district, Derby, United Kingdom
Population
about 270,468
Coordinates
52.9228° N, 1.4766° W
Places within 50 km
202 (202 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Derby

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Derby: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Derby

143 churches within 100 km of Derby. The closest is Friends Meeting House (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Derby

42 parks within 100 km of Derby. The closest is West Park (17 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Derby

40 forts & heritage within 100 km of Derby. The closest is Strutt's Park Roman Fort (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Derby

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Derby. The closest is Erewash Valley (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Derby

13 museums within 100 km of Derby. The closest is Donington Castle (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Treks near Derby

10 treks within 100 km of Derby. The closest is Derwent Valley Heritage Way (27 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Derby

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 21 km on the road.

  1. Start in Derby
  2. 1 km National Spiritualist Church · church, Derby
  3. 3 km The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints · church, Derby
  4. 8 km St. Alkmund's Church · church, Derby
  5. 7 km Strutt's Park Roman Fort · fort, City of Leicester
  6. 1 km Friends Meeting House · church, Derby
  7. 1 km Back to Derby

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Derby by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches110143Friends Meeting House (1 km)
    Parks2742West Park (17 km)
    Forts & heritage2740Strutt's Park Roman Fort (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1827Erewash Valley (18 km)
    Museums913Donington Castle (16 km)
    Treks310Derwent Valley Heritage Way (27 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens37Charley Woods Nature Reserve (31 km)
    Temples34Column of the Temple of Poseidon at Chatsworth (43 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Carsington Water (23 km)
    Other attractions12The Sockman (31 km)
    Waterfalls02Derby Waterfall (51 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Masjid Umar (52 km)
    Caves01Carlswark Cavern, Eyam Dale Shaft (52 km)

    Derby: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Derby?

    Friends Meeting House (church, about 1 km), National Spiritualist Church (church, about 1 km), Strutt's Park Roman Fort (fort, about 1 km), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (church, about 3 km), St. Alkmund's Church (church, about 8 km), St Michael's, Kirk Langley (church, about 9 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Derby?

    202 places on Spotwander: 110 churches, 27 parks, 27 forts & heritage, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Derby?

    Friends Meeting House, about 1 km by road; National Spiritualist Church (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Derby?

    West Park, about 17 km by road; New Lount (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Derby?

    Strutt's Park Roman Fort, about 1 km by road; Horston Castle (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Derby?

    Start in Derby, visit National Spiritualist Church, then The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, then St. Alkmund's Church, then Strutt's Park Roman Fort, then Friends Meeting House, and drive back — about 21 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Derby?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Derby

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Derby’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.