Free things to do in Derby
5 genuinely free places in and around Derby, Derbyshire — each with an honest receipt for what the day really costs once parking and lunch are counted.
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ParkVerifiedMarkeaton Park
Large park with a lake, play areas and craft village (shops) west of the centre.
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Markeaton Park
Large park with a lake, play areas and craft village (shops) west of the centre.
Markeaton Park
Derby, Derbyshire
Large park with a lake, play areas and craft village (shops) west of the centre.
Markeaton Park free car park
Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.
MuseumVerifiedMuseum of Making
Free museum in the Silk Mill telling Derby's industrial story — no ticket required.
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Museum of Making
Free museum in the Silk Mill telling Derby's industrial story — no ticket required.
Museum of Making
Derby, Derbyshire
Free museum in the Silk Mill telling Derby's industrial story — no ticket required.
City centre ~£2/hr
Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.
ParkVerifiedDarley Park
Riverside park with open lawns and classic open-air concert spot by the Derwent.
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Darley Park
Riverside park with open lawns and classic open-air concert spot by the Derwent.
Darley Park
Derby, Derbyshire
Riverside park with open lawns and classic open-air concert spot by the Derwent.
Darley Abbey on-street
Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.
WalkVerifiedRiver Derwent Riverside Walk
Path along the Derwent through the city with weirs, bridges and cathedral views.
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River Derwent Riverside Walk
Path along the Derwent through the city with weirs, bridges and cathedral views.
River Derwent Riverside Walk
Derby, Derbyshire
Path along the Derwent through the city with weirs, bridges and cathedral views.
City centre ~£2/hr
Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.
MarketVerifiedCathedral Quarter
Independent shops and market stalls around the cathedral — free to browse the old streets.
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Cathedral Quarter
Independent shops and market stalls around the cathedral — free to browse the old streets.
Cathedral Quarter
Derby, Derbyshire
Independent shops and market stalls around the cathedral — free to browse the old streets.
City centre ~£2/hr
Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.
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