15 cool places to visit in and around Derby according to locals
By Emma Walker
Published 29th Nov 2025, 07:28 GMT
Discover Derby's hidden gems as recommended by locals, including quirky and overlooked spots that reveal the city and wider county’s real character.
Quirky corners of Derby and Derbyshire hide in plain sight.
The joy is in the search. Skip the standard attractions and look for the strange, the overlooked, and the slightly eccentric.
That is where Derby and Derbyshire show their real character.
See our gallery here, if we’ve missed anywhere let us know at [email protected]