METRO PEAK
One of the best things about the Peak District is that you can enjoy the best of both worlds.
Up on the top of Kinder Scout or Thorpe Cloud, it can be so peaceful and remote that the rest of the world seems a million miles away – yet some of England’s liveliest cities are much closer than you think.
To the east, you’ll find Sheffield, City of the Peaks – an irresistible blend of green open spaces and cutting-edge urban chic famous for its wide-ranging events, just minutes away from some of the most breathtaking countryside in Britain.
Derby – celebrated for its varied culture, shopping, events and entertainment – is a great base for a city break as the southern gateway to the area, at the start of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, which stretches 15 miles north to Matlock Bath.
Escape to the wonderful wildness of the Peak District, knowing that the bright lights of the city are never far away.
Discover derby
Find out the best that Derby has to offer, from boutique shopping, great food and drink to museums, galleries and fabulous festivals and events!
Lazy grazing
Whilst you are in Derby why not graze on some very different, but completely fantastic, food? Visit some of our fabulous restaurants and café’s where the owners have been inspired to turn their gastronomic visions and philosophies into reality
Perfect Pub Crawl
The Real Ale capital of Britain" - Derby is the ultimate place for a pint of the finest! Over a hundred Real Ale pubs and several micro-breweries make Derby the place for the ‘ultimate pub-crawl’. You can also ‘Be a Brewer for the Day’ at the City’s Derventio Brewery.
Award Winning galleries
Sheffield is home to award-winning galleries and museums and is nationally renowned for it's theatres, music, world-class exhibitions and comedy, so you'll be sure to find something that suits every taste.
Shopping
Sheffield plays host to daily open air markets offering a wide variety of stalls selling everything from the freshest produce and specialities to cosmetics and clothing, all at excellent value.
Sheffield is alive
No matter how varied your interest, you will find plenty to keep you engrossed. From concerts to intimate performances, exhibitions and festivals to sports and comedy, there's something for everyone.
Sheffield Cathedral
The ancient heart of this great city. The Tudor monuments in the Shrewsbury Chapel are magnificent. Every window tells a story, which welcomes you in to this place.
Millenium Gallery
The Millennium Gallery is one of Sheffield's landmark public spaces, so if you're in town passing through looking for somewhere to show off the city's wares there is always something new to offer.
Kelham Island Museum
Come inside and explore the new Museum amidst the sights and sounds of industrial Sheffield. Wander through the interactive galleries telling the story from light trades to mass production.
Stay for £20.13
Discover Derby with hotels rooms from just £20.13 per night! Browse the boutiques and coffee shops of the Cathedral Quarter; immerse yourself in culture and heritage or enjoy dining and indulgence. Leave the city lights for a lazy Sunday in the national park and glorious surrounding countryside. Only 90 mins from London St Pancras.
Joseph Wright of Derby
Derby is the home of the world's largest public collection of paintings by internationally renowned artist, Joseph Wright of Derby, (the second largest collection is in Yale University). Joseph Wright of Derby is undoubtedly one of the most exciting and innovative British artists of the 18th century and is recognised for his exquisite use of light to capture the spirit of the Enlightenment; a period when art, philosophy, science and industry seemed to be part of the same story. View this internationally significant collection at the newly refurbished Joseph Wright of Derby Gallery, Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Tours of Derby
Derby Roundhouse Tours, Derby Ghost Walk, Derby’s Brewery and Real Ale Tour and Royal Crown Derby Factory Tours… with this much on offer, why not take a guided tour of our city and discover Derby!
