Cathedral Quarter Travel Guide
Derby





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Popular places to visit

Derby Cathedral
Famed for the panoramic views from its soaring clock tower, this ancient religious landmark is also home to a series of striking medieval graves.

Derby Museum and Art Gallery
From the paintings of Joseph Wright to Roman coins and a dedication to Bonnie Prince Charlie, this museum presents a valuable insight into local history.

Donington Park Racing Circuit
You can take time to visit Donington Park Racing Circuit during your travels to Castle Donington. Visit the spas and lively bars in this quaint area.

Pride Park Stadium
Catch an event at Pride Park Stadium during your trip to Derby. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Elvaston Castle
Take a leisurely stroll around the grounds of a stately home to admire its formal gardens, enjoy a picnic on the lush lawns and spot varied wildlife.

Kedleston Hall
You can learn about the history of Derby with a stop at Kedleston Hall. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.
Top hotels in Cathedral Quarter

Leonardo Hotel Derby
Overall a really poor experience that I gave the team at the hotel a chance to respond directly but as that was pretty unsatisfactory - Iit should be shared here as potential guests should know. Good stuff: Low price, great staff. Bad stuff: Really dirty room, with someone elses dark black hairs ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Cathedral Quarter Hotel - Derby
Nice classic hotel. Plenty restaurants nearby. Enjoyed the stay.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant
Hotel was lovely and the beds were comfortable. Really pleasant staff and would recommend the hotel. However wasn’t a fan of 5 WhatsApp messages plus Expedia messages from them think it was a bit too much. Apart from that everything else was great
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Nottingham - Gateway
Very clean and well maintained
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Leonardo Hotel Nottingham
Very nice stay staff very friendly room clean comfortable had lovely pizza in bar and few drinks nice atmosphere very pleased
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

St James Hotel, BW Premier Collection
I was in Nottingham for just 16 hours and so I needed a hotel centrally located and “decent” which is why I chose a chain and the Regency BW Signature sounded very posh, however whilst the room and towels etc were clean, the floor I was on was under renovation and my biggest frustration was the shower. ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Cathedral Quarter

Derby City Centre
If you're spending some time in Derby City Centre, Derbion and Derby Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

St Peters Quarter
While visiting St Peters Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like Derbion and Derbion.

Darley Abbey
Darley Abbey might not have many top sights, but Kedleston Hall and Derbyshire County Cricket Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Pride Park
Pride Park is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Pride Park Stadium or Derby Arena.

Alvaston
Alvaston might not have many top sights, but Elvaston Castle and Elvaston Castle Country Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Chellaston
While there might not be top attractions in Chellaston, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Elvaston Castle and Elvaston Castle Country Park.
