Castles · East Midlands
Derby
In or near Horsley.
Derby ( DAR-bee) is a cathedral city and unitary authority area on the River Derwent in Derbyshire, England. Derbyshire is named after Derby, which was its original county town. As a unitary authorit
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Derby · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Derby Castle, the nearest railway station is Derby, which is 1.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DE1 3GP. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Derby ( DAR-bee) is a cathedral city and unitary authority area on the River Derwent in Derbyshire, England. Derbyshire is named after Derby, which was its original county town. As a unitary authority, Derby is administratively independent from Derbyshire County Council. The population of Derby is 274,149 (2024). The Romans established the town of Derventio, which was later captured by the Anglo-Saxons and then by the Vikings who made Djúra-bý one of the Five Boroughs of the Danelaw. Initially a market town, Derby grew rapidly in the industrial era and was home to Lombe's Mill, an early British factory and it contains the southern part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. With the arrival of the railways in the 19th century, Derby became a centre of the British rail industry. Despite having a cathedral since 1927, Derby did not gain city status until 1977. Derby is a centre for advanced transport manufacturing. It is home to engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce and Alstom (formerly Bombardier Transportation) has a production facility at the Derby Litchurch Lane Works; Toyota's UK headquarters is located in the south-west of the city at Burnaston.
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Official information
Thrivemind Village is a volunteer-led community hub in Derby focused on promoting community resilience and sustainability. It offers resources, services, and space for various community activities, including a community fridge and a pop-up vegan kitchen.
From the Wikipedia article
Derby ( DAR-bee) is a cathedral city and unitary authority area on the River Derwent in Derbyshire, England. Derbyshire is named after Derby, which was its original county town. As a unitary authority, Derby is administratively independent from Derbyshire County Council. The population of Derby is 274,149 (2024). The Romans established the town of Derventio, which was later captured by the Anglo-Saxons and then by the Vikings who made Djúra-bý one of the Five Boroughs of the Danelaw. Initially a market town, Derby grew rapidly in the industrial era and was home to Lombe's Mill, an early British factory and it contains the southern part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. With the arrival of the railways in the 19th century, Derby became a centre of the British rail industry. Despite having a cathedral since 1927, Derby did not gain city status until 1977. Derby is a centre for advanced transport manufacturing. It is home to engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce and Alstom (formerly Bombardier Transportation) has a production facility at the Derby Litchurch Lane Works; Toyota's UK headquarters is located in the south-west of the city at Burnaston.
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Background
Description
Derby has had a number of theatres, including the Grand Theatre which was opened from 1886 until 1950. This replaced the earlier Theatre Royal. ]] After a lengthy period of financial uncertainty, Derby Playhouse closed in February 2008. It was resurrected in September of that year after a new financing package was put together but forced to close again just two months later because of further financial problems. The lease was later bought by Derby University and the building was renamed Derby Theatre. Along with the Assembly Rooms and Guildhall Theatre, it was operated by Derby LIVE, the cultural arm of Derby City Council. In 2012 Derby University took over as sole operator of Derby…
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- Coordinates
- 52.9247, -1.4780
- District
- Derby
- Parish
- Derby, unparished area
- Postcode
- DE1 3GP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derby South
- Phone
- 07539316596
- Nearest railway station
- Derby — 1.4 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Derby (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Derby?
- Derby is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE1 3GP), in the parish of Derby, unparished area.
- What is Derby?
- Derby ( DAR-bee) is a cathedral city and unitary authority area on the River Derwent in Derbyshire, England. Derbyshire is named after Derby, which was its original county town. As a unitary authorit
- How do I get to Derby?
- The nearest railway station is Derby, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE1 3GP.
- Who owns Derby?
- Derby is owned by Derby City Council.
- Does Derby charge admission?
- Derby typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Derby?
- The nearest railway station is Derby, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE1 3GP.