Manchester Airport 1 hr 27
Midland Railway - Butterley (16 min)
Steam railway dedicated to the old Midland line, offering round trips, picnics and theme days. Elvaston Castle (21 min)
Grade II listed Gothic Revival castle completed in 1836 in extensive parkland, closed to the public. Mercia Marina (14 min)
Contemporary country-style cottages with private patios overlooking the marina plus free parking. Derwent Valley Mills (15 min)
18th-century heritage site of the 1st water-powered textile mills, now home to several museums. Cromford Mills (27 min)
1800s water-powered cotton mill offering guided tours & a visitor centre with shops & cafes. Derby Cathedral (9 min)
CofE gothic cathedral with 16th-century tower that opens monthly for the 189-step climb to its roof. Carsington Water (23 min)
Picturesque reservoir offering a visitor center, restaurant, multi-use trails & water sport rentals. Crich Tramway Village (21 min)
Restored period village with historic facades and the National Tram Museum's collection of vehicles. National Trust - Sudbury Hall and the Museum of Childhood (22 min)
Ornately crafted 17th-century country manor also housing toys and interactive displays on childhood. Kedleston Hall (6 min)
18th-century country house with Robert Adam interiors and outdoor theatre/cinema in the summer. Heights of Abraham (30 min)
Hilltop park reached by cable car, with cavern tours, walking trails, fossil exhibitions and cafe. Markeaton Park (8 min)
Public space with a craft village, gardens, boating lake, kids' play area plus sporting facilities. Gulliver's Kingdom (29 min)
Theme park aimed at children aged 2-13, with rides, attractions dinosaur area and family discounts. Derby Museum & Art Gallery (9 min)
Free entry to modern space with collections on regional natural and military history and fine art. National Trust - Calke Abbey (32 min)
Unrestored NT property vividly showing an estate in decline, with walled gardens and orangery. | 
