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  1. Make a splash on a Canoeing experience on the River Derwent
    Take to the water with Twin Peaks and enjoy fun on the water whilst soaking up the peace and quiet of the River Derwent.
  2. Alpacas Trekking Brackenfield
    Enjoy animal antics on an alpaca walking experience in the Amber Valley
    Get up close and personal to lovely alpacas. The experience includes an induction where you’ll find out how to handle an alpaca as well as the different types of alpacas followed by a walk around our farm finishing up with a chance to sit with the alpacas and have a look at the latest babies that arrived earlier in the summer.
  3. Get to grips with the Peak District's gritstone edges on a climbing taster day.
    Try climbing, abseiling and scrambling for the first time or develop your skills with local experts, all whilst enjoying spectacular views of the Peak District National Park.
  4. Discover Derby's delicious street food scene at Bustler Market
    Sample fresh street food, listen to live music and sip on craft beer and cocktails in this vibrant city centre hub. Runs the last weekend of every month.
  5. Start the day with a champagne breakfast with rolling countryside views
    Set in the historic Kedleston Estate near Derby, The Kedleston Country House is a stunning Georgian property that is quintessentially English.
  6. Take a leap of faith on an adrenaline-filled abseiling experience in the Peak District
    The thrill of abseiling is something to remember as you abseil from the Millersdale Viaduct, in the heart of the beautiful Peak District.
  7. Step back in time to our industrial past
    On this insiders tour you will discover how this fascinating building came to be, from its tumultuous history up to its present day incarnation as the Museum of Making.
  8. Enjoy the ultimate sunrise breakfast on Kinder Scout
    The Kinder Scout walking sunrise special with Ranger Expeditions will allow you to enjoy the peace of the dawn and panoramic views, with just birdsong for company.
  9. Conquer the Peak District's highest point on a guided walk
    MyGuidedWalks offers private tours of the Peak District National Park and on this walk up Kinder Scout you'll discover iconic locations and unique scenery at your own pace.
  10. See if you can solve the puzzle at Derby's Escape Room
    Derby's top-rated fun and games attraction isn't just an escape room of codes and locks, but an immersive 'second generation' set of escape rooms, with captivating stories, effects and a lot of fun.
  11. Enjoy a two-wheeled adventure on a mountain bike taster day in the Peak District
    On this fun and action-packed one day course you'll get the tools you need to begin Mountain Biking and then keep you coming back for more.
  12. Wine Tasting at Darley Abbey Wines
    Tantalise your tastebuds on a wine tasting experience in an historic mill
    Discover fabulous wine with Darley Abbey Wines in the stunning surroundings of an historic old mill.
  13. Follow in the footsteps of Olympic athletes with a track cycling session at Derby Arena
    Enjoy a track cycling taster session at Derby Arena. This could be your first go at track cycling and can be a one-off taster session just for fun or to see if it’s for you or can be the start of your progress to gaining full track accreditation
  14. Enjoy a magical twist on the classic afternoon tea.
    Would they dare ask to make magic, create theatre and re-invent such a quintessentially British tradition?  The Derbyshire Chefs danced to the occasion. Tweaking, modernising, and twisting traditional recipes from the Kedleston kitchen.
  15. The Coach House Boutique Hotel
    Treat yourself to a stay in a boutique bolthole at The Coach House
    The Coach House is a boutique Guest House with 6 individually designed double or family rooms. We pride ourselves on giving our guests a great experience, with the warmest welcome and great hospitality in stylish and luxurious surroundings.
  16. Makeney Hall Hotel
    Enjoy a luxury break at Makeney Hall Hotel
    Discover elegant rooms with modern amenities in the heart of the historic Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.
    1. 1 Jan 202231 Dec 2022
  17. Stay Company serviced apartments
    Discover a home away from home in the centre of the city
    The Stay Company offer high quality serviced apartments in the centre of Derby city.
  18. The Flybrary by Christina Sporrong & Murder Inc by Charles Gadeken, Photo Tex Allen
    Discover Radical Horizons: The Art of Burning Man at Chatsworth
    This large-scale exhibition of 12 sculptures is free to access and enjoy for all in the beautiful parklands at Chatsworth until October
    1. 9 Apr 20221 Oct 2022
  19. Discover Derby: Things to do, what's on and where to stay
    Discover Derby: Things to do, what's on and where to stay
    Head to the VisitDerby website for all the latest inspiration and information.
  20. Places to Stay
    With so much to see and do you'll want to stay longer. Check out more accommodation across the Peak District.
  21. Explore a woodland wonderland at Derby's Forest for the Future
    Derby Marketplace has been transformed into a woodland wonderland bringing a new, vibrant space for al-fresco dining and outdoor events.

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