Culture Lover

If culture, local history, and a variety of food is your thing, you’ll love discovering Derby. 

Explore the city's historic buildings, museums and galleries, or treat yourself to a trip to our very own theatre. 

Derby QUAD hosts Derby's growing arts scene, with film screenings, exhibitions, workshops, short courses and much more.

Love the theatre? As a student, you'll be able to see hundreds of shows at Derby Theatre for just £5!

The newest addition to Derby's cultural scene is the Museum of Making, which tells the story of the area's rich heritage of innovation and its role in the industrial revolution.

Food and drink lovers, you won't be left out either. The city has regular farmers' markets, a choice of restaurants, cafés, bars and pubs which includes the haunted Ye Olde Dolphin Inne, which dates back to 1530.

Derby is also home to Bustler Market, an award-winning street food market that's perfect for socialising too.

The annual Derby Folk Festival is not to be missed, and further afield there are iconic tourist attractions like Chatsworth House, perfect for spending a day out with friends or family.

Broaden your horizons and develop your knowledge of Derby by immersing yourself in the history and culture of our city.

A student reading a brochure at the cafe at Derby Theatre

My favourite place to go is the Quad. There’s a cinema where you can watch independent and mainstream films, a café downstairs where you can do your work and different workshops throughout the week.

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Two students browse a brochure of shows at Derby Theatre
A male student looking at Joseph Wright paintings at Derby Museum and Art Gallery
A University of Derby student looks around Buxton's Pump room white stone features