 | As the UK's most central city, Derby is easily accessible from the north, east, south and west via any mode of transport, including plane, train, bus and car. The city is a popular tourist destination thanks to its wealth of museums, historic buildings, and other tourist attractions.
Dominating the city's skyline is the Derby Cathedral, which boasts the second highest church tower in England. This makes a fascinating place to visit, as do the Museum of Industry and History, Pickford's House Museum, Derby Museum and Art Gallery, and Royal Crown Derby, which is the city's oldest factory.
To uncover Derby's grisly past then go to the Derby Heritage Centre and the Derby Gaol, while you can see historic records dating back to the Roman era at the Little Chester Heritage Centre, which is situated in the ancient St Paul's Church.
If you're a sports fan then you'll find plenty to keep you busy in Derby, including a tour of Pride Park football stadium, home to Derby County Football Club, and golf, cycling, swimming, badminton, squash, basketball, netball, tennis, and much more.
Not too far from central Derby you'll find a trio of National Trust buildings - Kedleston Hall, Calke Abbey and Sudbury Hall - as well as the National Trust Museum of Childhood. In addition to all this, Derby has the National Forest to the south and the beautiful Peak District to the north.
Derby is a great multi-cultural city with a wealth of entertainment venues, restaurants, bars, parks and shops, making it a wonderful place for a short (or long) break.
Postcodes for Derby begin with the letters DE and as well as Derby itself the DE postcode includes Bakewell, Ripley, Belper, Heanor, Matlock Ilkeston, Burton-On-Trent, Swadlincote, Ashbourne, and Alfreton. |
