Browsing local attractions within 5 miles of Jurys Inn Derby

Duffield Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 2EU, (2 miles, 4kms), Tel: 01332 367800, Email, www.derby.gov.uk

Allestree Park is exceptionally scenic and comprises a mixture of woodland and open parkland. There is a pets corner with rabbits, sheep, ducks, hens and peacocks. Theres a fishing lake, scenic walks and golf course.

Derby, DE24 8QP, (0.2 miles, 0.3kms), Tel: 01332 255802, Email, www.visitderby.co.uk

The village of Alvaston has existed since at least the eleventh century. It became part of Derby in the late twentieth century.

Derbyshire, DE21, (0.2 miles, 0.4kms), Tel: 01332 256201

This is a picturesque old village surrounded by woodland. The old hall has served as both a pub and a cob-shop. Breadsall made the headlines in 1914 when local suffragettes outraged the nation by setting the church on fire.

Derby, DE73 1TG, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01332 255802, Email, www.visitderby.co.uk

Chellaston has developed from a mainly farming community into a thriving suburb of Derby.

Duffield Road, Derby, DE22 1DR, (0.8 miles, 1kms), Tel: 01332 641518, Email, www.derby.gov.uk

A popular unspoilt spot ideal for picnicking and relaxation just a short walk from the city centre. Darley Park houses the stunning National Collection of Hydrangea as well as a delightful butterfly garden.

City Centre, Derby, DE1 3AH, (0.2 miles, 0.3kms), Tel: 01332 255802, Email, www.derby.gov.uk/HiRes/Travel/BiCycle

Derby - the heart of Britain, where 2,000 years of history and the birthplace of industry sit comfortably with a vibrant contemporary culture. A place where a proud tradition of looking forward is balanced with its ancient heritage.

Arboretum Square, Derby, DE23 8FZ, (1 miles, 2kms), Tel: 01332 292612, Email, www.visitderby.co.uk

The Arboretum was England's first public park. It was given to the Town Council of Derby by Joseph Strutt - a local cotton mill owner and the first Mayor of the Reformed Borough of Derby.

Iron Gate, Derby, DE1 3DY, (0.1 miles, 0.2kms), Tel: 01332 341201, Email, www.derbycathedral.org

With its story going back to the tenth century, fascinating historical monuments and thriving contemporary life, Derby Cathedral offers a unique visitor experience.

The Strand, Derby, DE1 1BS, (0.3 miles, 0.4kms), Tel: 01332 716659, Email, www.derby.gov.uk/museums

Derby Museum and Art Gallery holds collections and displays relating to the history, culture and natural environment of Derby and its region.

Derbyshire, DE1 1FL, (0.4 miles, 0.7kms), Tel: 01773 841485, Email, www.nationalheritagecorridor.org.uk

Discover the beauty and heritage of Derbyshire's River Derwent by following the Derwent Valley Heritage Way. This is a 55-mile walk along the Derwent Valley from Ladybower Reservoir to Journey's end is at Derwent Mouth.

Walk Route: Ladybower to Shardlow

Milford Road, Duffield, DE56 4DX, (5 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01332 844052, Email, www.nationaltrust.org.uk

The remains of one of England's largest 13th-century castles. The foundations, the story and views are all that remain today. Note: unmanned site.

Borrowash Road, Elvaston, Derby, DE72 3EP, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01332 571342, www.derbyshire.gov.uk

Elvaston Castle Country Park has over 200 acres of woodland, parkland and formal gardens to explore. At the heart of the park is the Castle. Due to it's need for restoration, the Castle is only occasionally open to visitors.

Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 6AG, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01283 222848, Email, www.nationalforestbreaks.co.uk

Findern is a tranquil village situated about 8 miles west of Derby. It has a traditional village green, originally with a duck pond, overlooked by All Saints Parish Church (which was built in 1864-4), the Post Office, shops and cottages.

Derbyshire, DE21 5EQ, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 01332 256201

Little Eaton is surrounded by moors and woodland which offer attractive views over the Derwent Vale, inspiring at least one local artist, James Preston to recapture it in oils and water colour.

Derby, DE23 6GF, (2 miles, 3kms), Tel: 01332 255802, Email, www.visitderby.co.uk

The village is focused on the precinct of shops on Burton Road, but it has a number of historic buildings.

Derbyshire, NG10, (0.2 miles, 0.4kms), Tel: 01

Long Eaton, situated 8 miles east of Derby, has a history that goes back earlier than the 7th century. It lies close to the River Trent and straddles Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

Derby, DE22, (0.2 miles, 0.4kms), Tel: 01332 255802

A suburb of Derby

Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3BG, (1 miles, 2kms), Tel: 01332 715507, Email, www.derby.gov.uk

Markeaton Park not only offers vast open parkland to completely get away from it all, but also caters for all age groups with a multitude of entertaining and sporty facilities at the Mundy Play Centre.

Derby, DE3 5DA, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 01332 255802, Email

Located to the west of the city of Derby. Records of the settlement that became the village of Mickleover (Mikel Urfa) go back to Saxon times.

Derbyshire, DE56 4GS, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01773 841485, Email, www.visitambervalley.com

Milford a small village with a rich industrial history it is now part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.

Princes Street, Peartree, Derby, DE23 8NT, (2 miles, 3kms), Tel: 0845 643 5513, Email, www.nationalsikhmuseum.com

An awe inspiring visitor experience that shows the special British-Sikh relationship. The museum explores the courage, sacrifice and bloody genocide of the Sikhs.

Derby, DE72 3RJ, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01332 255802

Ockbrook is an attractive, quiet village, the old part of Ockbrook was established by the Anglo Saxons, around the 6th century, and a new part, the Moravian Settlement was founded in 1750, It is one of only three in the country.

41 Friar Gate, Derby, DE1 1DA, (0.3 miles, 0.5kms), Tel: 01332 255363, Email, www.derby.gov.uk/museums

Open Monday 11am - 5pm, Tuesday to Saturday 10am - 5pm and Sunday and Bank Holidays 1pm - 4pm. Last admission 30 minutes before closing.

Market Place, Cathedral Quarter, Derby, DE1 3AS, (0.1 miles, 0.1kms), Tel: 01332 285493  , Email, www.derbyquad.co.uk

QUAD is a gallery, cinema, cafe bar and workshop where there is always lots to see and do.

194 Osmaston Road, Derby, DE23 8JZ, (1 miles, 2kms), Tel: 01332 712833, Email, www.royalcrownderby.co.uk

At the Royal Crown Derby Visitor Centre experience over 260 years of history of one of the world's best-known English Fine Bone China manufacturers.

Derbyshire, NG10, (0.2 miles, 0.4kms), Tel: 01332 256201

Sandiacre is a town in the Borough of Erewash in Derbyshire, in the East Midlands region of England adjoining the border with Nottinghamshire.