Summery weather may well have you researching things to do as you try to make the most of the sunshine.
Luckily there are plenty of ace things to do in Derby, some we feel that are downright magical.
Derby is a city that can be great fun, which is why we have curated a round-up of magical things to do in Derby.
You can make a day of it and enjoy the delights of Derby for a whole day, or if you’re on a time limit, you can slot these activities around lunch and dinner.
If you’re only in the city for a few hours and want a bite to eat, there are plenty of good restaurants in Derby that serve scrumptious fayre.
The newly opened Derby Market Hall - which also features on our magical things to do list - offers a great mix of food traders.
Other popular restaurants in the city include The Dining Room on Friar Gate, while Derbion shopping centre also has a bustling food court with big brand names including Carluccio’s and Wagamama.
If you think we’ve missed a magical place off the list please email [email protected] and we’ll take a look.
5. Derby Cathedral, 8-19 Iron Gate, Derby DE1 3GP
Go peregrine falcon watching and see if you can spot the family of birds that have made the eaves of the towers their home over the years. Although peregrine falcons are common birds of prey found on six continents, there is said to be only 1,500 pairs of these birds in the UK. It can be exciting spotting your first bird of prey in Derby, so keep your eyes peeled skyward for a sighting. Enjoy a visit to the heritage-rich cathedral, which is also said to have the oldest bells in the world, dating from the reign of Henry VIII in 1520. | Google Street View