Manchester Airport 1 hr 19
Donington Park Circuit (25 min)
F1 race track home to various motoring fixtures, including the British Motorcycle Grand Prix. Kedleston Hall (14 min)
18th-century country house with Robert Adam interiors and outdoor theatre/cinema in the summer. Elvaston Castle (22 min)
Grade II listed Gothic Revival castle completed in 1836 in extensive parkland, closed to the public. National Trust - Sudbury Hall and the Museum of Childhood (14 min)
Ornately crafted 17th-century country manor also housing toys and interactive displays on childhood. Mercia Marina (10 min)
Contemporary country-style cottages with private patios overlooking the marina plus free parking. Derwent Valley Mills (22 min)
18th-century heritage site of the 1st water-powered textile mills, now home to several museums. Derby Museum & Art Gallery (10 min)
Free entry to modern space with collections on regional natural and military history and fine art. Tutbury Castle (22 min)
Ruins of a historic medieval site with a Tudor garden, ghost hunts and paranormal events programme. THE NATIONAL FOREST CO (32 min)
Forest, cycling, reservoir, and outdoor recreation National Forest Adventure Farm (19 min)
Adventure play park with sports areas and go-karts. Onsite casual restaurant using local produce. Derby Cathedral (11 min)
CofE gothic cathedral with 16th-century tower that opens monthly for the 189-step climb to its roof. CONKERS (30 min)
Family-friendly centre in the National Forest with play areas, discovery zones and an amphitheatre. Markeaton Park (12 min)
Public space with a craft village, gardens, boating lake, kids' play area plus sporting facilities. Carsington Water (31 min)
Picturesque reservoir offering a visitor center, restaurant, multi-use trails & water sport rentals. National Trust - Calke Abbey (27 min)
Unrestored NT property vividly showing an estate in decline, with walled gardens and orangery. | 
