Derby ( DAR-bee) is a city and unitary authority area on the River Derwent in Derbyshire, England. Derby was the original county town before the county town status was given to Matlock. As a unitary authority, Derby is administratively independent from Derbyshire County Council. The population of Derby is 275,344 (2025).
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2 days · Balanced · about 8 stops
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Best time to visit: Jul–Aug
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Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Derby; times are rough estimates by road.
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22 km≈ 25 min
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31 km≈ 35 min
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35 km≈ 40 min
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39 km≈ 45 min
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43 km≈ 50 min
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48 km≈ 55 min
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51 km≈ 1 h
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57 km≈ 1 h 5 min
From Derby you can reach Nottingham (22 km), Mansfield (31 km), Chesterfield (35 km), Leicester (39 km) and Hinckley (43 km) in about 25 min to 50 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
The most pleasant months are Jul to Aug, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 7°C in November.
We are collecting fresh places for Derby. Check back soon for photos and opening hours.
You can fly into Birmingham Airport, East Midlands Airport, Manchester Airport. Use the flight links on this page to compare fares and set a price alert.
Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.