Manchester Airport 1 hr 18
Elvaston Castle (22 min)
Grade II listed Gothic Revival castle completed in 1836 in extensive parkland, closed to the public. Donington Park Circuit (25 min)
F1 race track home to various motoring fixtures, including the British Motorcycle Grand Prix. Derby Cathedral (12 min)
CofE gothic cathedral with 16th-century tower that opens monthly for the 189-step climb to its roof. Pickford House Museum (10 min)
Exhibitions on 18th-century life and historic costume in a local architect's 1770 house and garden. Darley Park (11 min)
Natural area with woods, grasslands & gardens, wildlife, sports facilities, events & a cafe. National Trust - Calke Abbey (27 min)
Unrestored NT property vividly showing an estate in decline, with walled gardens and orangery. Derby Museum & Art Gallery (11 min)
Free entry to modern space with collections on regional natural and military history and fine art. Derwent Valley Mills (23 min)
18th-century heritage site of the 1st water-powered textile mills, now home to several museums. Foremark Reservoir (22 min)
Scenic reserve & reservoir features over 200-acres of walking trails, snug beaches & picnic areas. Markeaton Park (14 min)
Public space with a craft village, gardens, boating lake, kids' play area plus sporting facilities. National Trust - Sudbury Hall and the Museum of Childhood (13 min)
Ornately crafted 17th-century country manor also housing toys and interactive displays on childhood. Carsington Water (32 min)
Picturesque reservoir offering a visitor center, restaurant, multi-use trails & water sport rentals. Tutbury Castle (21 min)
Ruins of a historic medieval site with a Tudor garden, ghost hunts and paranormal events programme. CONKERS (31 min)
Family-friendly centre in the National Forest with play areas, discovery zones and an amphitheatre. Elvaston Castle Country Park (22 min)
Country park with Gothic revival castle, lake, woodlands and formal gardens with topiary. | 
