Top 5 Attractions To See And Visit When Staying At Derby Hotels

Derby is a splendid place to stay when you are on the doorstep to the magnificent Peak District, which is the most central city in the UK. There are so many excellent reasons that you should make Derby your next place to visit and stay at one of the many Derby hotels in the county for an amazing getaway. Of course, you may keep coming back again and again since there is so much to do and see in Derby. So below is a roundup of top 5 of attractions in Derby that you must go and see if you ever end up staying at one of the hotels in the county.

Top 5 Attractions In Derby

1. Derby Museum & Art Gallery

The world’s largest collection of paintings by Joseph Wright is housed inside the Derby Museum & Art Gallery, along with a huge collection of interesting treasures, such as an Egyptian Mummy. No doubt that Joseph Wright is amongst the most exciting and innovative 18th century artist. Some of the best-kept artefacts and treasures of Derby also housed in the museum, such as a huge display of a variety of porcelain, including the Royal Crown Derby. A temporary exhibition space is also available there.

2. Cathedral Quarter

Cathedral Quarter is probably the most unique quality destination for shopping in Derby. The historical streets, with the entire area dotted with arcades and hidden entrances, provide a pleasurable environment. This makes it an exciting and truly unique place to shop. There are also plenty of market traders and stores in Cathedral Quarter that specialise in a very wide range of produce, both fresh and local, which makes it a chef’s paradise. It is also a really friendly destination for families looking for Derby restaurants to fill their stomachs.

3. Derby Cathedral

The Derby Cathedral is England’s second highest perpendicular church tower that is laterally towering above the city. For many years, a family of peregrine falcons has had their nests there and they have even raised several chicks in those nests. Regular aerial displays regularly fascinate bird watchers and visitors. The Cathedral is amazingly airy and light. One of the central features of the Cathedral is the intricate Bakewell Screen, and Bess of Hardwick’s awesome tomb is also in there as well.

4. Westfield Derby

The stunning architecture of Westfield Derby has earned it a name among East Midlands’ Top Shopping Destination. The breath of retailers and a fabulous Eat Central there are even more amazing, and that is probably the reason 25 million shoppers visit Westfield Derby every year. There are dozens of cafes and restaurants, a superb Cinema de Lux, more than 190 stores, and shopping breaks are hugely popular there. Brands such as Apricot, Lacoste, Phase Eight, and Superdry are featured there too.

5. Derby QUAD & Cinema

There are more than 30 QUAD cinema screens across Derby, and they offer something very special. QUAD, ever since opening in 2008, has become a splendid centre of art and film, directly in the centre of Derby, where the best in contemporary art and world cinema are brought to the audience. An award winning café bar is also there along with many creative activities for people of all ages.

All five of the above attractions in Derby have several hotels nearby where you can stay during your visit to Derby, and it would make it more convenient for you to go and see the above spectacular attractions.