Great free experience in Derby. Some really interesting things to see in here, with a number of different themed rooms over 3 floors. The staff helped us out and were really friendly and welcoming! Well worth a trip

I'm surprised at the exhibitions within this museum, I took my daughters as they had there school project put up as an exhibition. The staff were really polite and friendly and we're very informative with my girls. There were many looked after artifacts, ranging from roman, Anglo saxon , Egyptian and many more, to which I was actually glued looking at.

Didn't know what a gem this was! Free entry for this place is mad. It has so much to see. There was art, taxidermy, ceramics, history of war room. A cafe on the ground floor too. So much to see and can easily spend a good hour or two here. The staff were pleasant and helpful, too.

I visited Derby Museum and Art Gallery for the 'Displaced: From the Nile to the Derwent' exhibition. It was incredible! It was such an amazing experience and educational for all ages. Entry was free but a £5 donation is recommended which I was more than happy to pay on leaving. There are 3 floors to this building that have natural history pieces on display, as well as some local history 'Allenton Hippo.' Well worth a visit, you won't be disappointed!

An absolutely amazing and beautiful art gallery. The Room of Wight was beautifully arranged. John was a lovely and insightful guide accommodating us as a very late entry. Thanks for such a great experience!

I was delighted to finaly visit this great museum. I wasn't disappointed, and it was well worth th 3 hour drive from Norfolk . The staff were very welcoming, knowledgeable, and informative . Personally, I was most interested I the art gallery . Joseph Wright of Derby was a true master of his trade in my opinion . You could say the UKs answer to Caravaggio . An expert in chiaroscuro art . I love his paintings the ones I have seen that is . Just as I love Caravaggio . Most enjoyable day and as a added bonus you can visit Derby Cathedral 5 muns walk away and pay your respects to Bess of Hardwick . What's not to like

Never been here before, can't believe it's free! Art, ceramics, taxidermy, sculptures, mummys and more. Bigger than expected. Thoroughly enjoyed it, something for everyone, very interesting and informative. Friendly and helpful staff which is an added bonus.

A beautiful park with plenty to do for all ages. I am sure it will be even nicer later in the year when the gardens come to life. We particularly enjoyed the model train exhibition. The staff were very friendly and informative; giving lots of tips about how to make your own layout. Staff in the cafe were friendly - we only had tea and ice cream both were nice. Lovely artisan shops are worth a wander round. We walked from the train station - mainly along the river, which was very pleasant. You could also get a bus. Plenty of car parking if coming by car

Lovely urban park on the outskirts of Derby. Visited yesterday for parkrun. Large hand standing paid car park. Only gripe is the one time I actually didn't have cash, the machines were cash only. Not everyone likes using apps. Contactless on the machine options as well please. Lovely craft center and free toilets. Would visit again

Very nice, good ducks and geese. Bring your dog or don’t. Lots of kid friendly stuff, crazy park!

Love going here as a family. There are so many things to do. The parking itself is pretty cheap, if you're paying on the MiPermit app you're looking at about £4.70 for four hours which is very decent considering. Recommended to go with kids as the Mundy Play Centre is fantastic. There's a huge park which is great for kids of most ages (smaller section for the little ones and a huge pirate ship and some climbing areas for older ones). There's also canoes, high ropes, bouncy castles, small kids cars and inflatable slides. Most of which you do have to pay extra for, and it varies in price but overall it's relatively inexpensive for what it is. There is also a great shops in the craft centre area. Overall a fantastic day out with the whole family and you can easily spend hours there. Whether you're wanting to entertain the kids, have a picnic or just a stroll round the park

It's always nice to go for a walk to the park, plenty of space for runners, bike users, there's a playground and some shops. Sunny weather really makes the park look great.

Beautiful park. Went for a little picnic to get some fresh air. Was cold but at least it was dry. Freshly cut grass. Plenty of seating areas. Parking meters only take cash but you can download an app and pay via that. Ice cream van on site. Gift shop. Saw my first wild rat who has made a home near the waters edge. Was beautiful. Loads of ducks, geese, swans and moor hens. Fantastic walk. We only left as we were freezing. Didn't walk round it all.

Lovely place with lots to do. Playground for the kids, paddling area in the summer. The fairground frequently turns up during most bank holiday weekends. Plenty of directions to walk around the lake and see the ducks, geese and the swans. A great place to let the kids go wild and explore

Lovely museum house/home including The Dracula returns to Derby exhibition on now! 4 stars as I'm disabled and the only access to all floors is via stone stair case with good banister! Free entry, large car park at rear, gift shop and garden.

This is a must visit, staff very knowledgeable on the history of the house. It's free entry but we did make a donation. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Go see it for yourself!

Very interesting museum! It's close to the center, free admission and is simply unique compared to a lot of other museums I've been to. Visually impressive displays to see. Nice small garden to relax afterwards.

Great little museum in derby center well worth a visit

Very nice experience visiting this museum, which was called " Beyond the Velvet Rope tour", to see what a Georgian house built in the 1700 really looked like. The whole tour was a real delight with a tour guide dressed in costume of the era and very knowledgeable about the house. The premises is also used for a display of Agatha Christie memorabilia and mystery clues. The tour guide is a must, as you will not learn as much without. There is no entrance fee but they do like a donation. Well worth a visit

Great small museum in Derby, focusing on middle class life in this house in the 18th and 19th century (Built by an architect, Joseph Pickford. The various rooms have been re-created (people included) to look like they did back then, and they're full of fascinating details. These occupy mainly the ground floor and the basement. On the upper two floors you can find other exhibitions (currently a temporary one on the hip fashion in Britain in the 1960s), including a permanent display of toy theatres people in the 18th and 19th centuries used to play or re-enact plays with. This seems to be the largest such collection in the world today, there are dozens of them about from different countries. Endlessly fascinating! I enjoyed those a lot. When in the basement, which was basically the kitchen wing of the old house, you can also get into the garden and relax for a while. The museum is free (donations welcome), and you can take photos! Nice volunteers that will provide you with extra information. The museum is about a 10-minute walk from Derby Museum and Art Gallery, 15-20 minutes from the city centre. I promise it'll be worth your while.

Free museum, definitely make use of their lovely antique washrooms. A good way to spend 30 min, including a nice gift shop and garden.

Loved this place. From the lovely lunch on the grass area outside to walking around the magnificent house and gardens. The bridge and boat house is a great walk too. Superb

Discovered Kedleston Hall for the first time today and was genuinely impressed. Entry was £20 per person, which has us considering a National Trust membership—definitely seems worth it. The grounds are absolutely beautiful, and we were lucky with the weather, which made the experience even better. We did the ‘long walk’ and took in some stunning scenery along the way. The estate home is impressive, and the volunteers inside were lovely and knowledgeable. The church was also a hidden gem—peaceful and full of character. The restaurant was okay—not the highlight of the day, but decent enough for a quick bite. Overall, we spent the whole day here and thoroughly enjoyed it. Would love to return!

Absolutely gorgeous place to visit. We used our NT membership to visit this treasure. The beautiful scenic views you get just driving into the grounds is breathtaking. You drive over the brook even though it looks like a river, and there are beautiful walks around the grounds you can take. Lots of ducks and geese, and the grass is covered in their poop so watch your step! The hall is absolutely gorgeous, the photos don't do it justice. The café was lovely too, and reasonable prices. Would highly recommend.

Great place, lovely walks. You can walk through the field with the sheep. Dogs are welcome on leads. Usual national trust restaurant, shop etc Parking easy and close by. Really beautiful house and massive grounds with ducks and swans to feed too!

Driving up to this property, you get a feel for the size of this place and the open grounds around the house. Although some of the house is still private and closed off from the public, there are a lot of rooms to walk around, all of which are still in peak condition and largely furnished as they were. The initial entrance seems to lull you into a false sense of scale and grandeur, seeming quite a low ceiling and darkened room. When you walk into the rest of the house upstairs, then the true perspective of the house hits you, particularly when you step inside the grand Marble Hall (above the entrance room). The height, length, width and decorative opulence of the house really jumps out at you, and this continues as you walk on through into the adjoining room. You might get a stiff neck from looking up as much as around you, but it's worth the temporary discomfort to take it all in. It's hard to get many rooms in one photo, as is the scope and detail, so take many photos (but no flash photography). You can easily spend at least half an hour in the house, or much more if you read the room information or chat with the many people from the National Trust around all the rooms. Besides the house, the walks around the property are plentiful. There is a long walk which is just over 3 miles (5km) around the woods on the south of the property, and most of this is a shaded path meandering through the treeline, with paths in good condition. The last part comes out by the river and along the grass back up to the house. There are many benches along the way, and views of the house, not to mention all the trees and wild flowers (plenty of bluebells and wild garlic today on a late April day). Back near the house, there is a cafe/restaurant with more choice than most National Trust cafes, and plenty of seating indoors and out infront (great on a sunny day like today). The shop and toilets are quite close to here, as are the church and second-hand book shop. From the church or shops there are paths through to the north side of the house which has a large open garden with deck chairs, benches, flower beds and trees to wander around or simply relax.

Wonderful grounds - the lake was full of geese with goslings, we saw a heron, swans and a Little Egret. The house is very unusual, not Ms favourite NT property but worth a visit.

Absolutely beautiful grounds, you are literally free to roam almost anywhere in the gorgeous surroundings and the house itself is amazing, with 'room guides' in every room to talk to and to inform you about all the interesting facts and history. A definite must visit place that I will be coming back to over and over again.

Cosy space that serves up top quality food. The staff were really lovely (one of whom was on their first shift). We came for the chateau briand but will definitely be back to try more of the menu

Amazing food, great service. Highly recommended especially for gluten free options. My vegan friend was also very happy to see something other than a vegan burger on the menu! Highly recommend the fish pie. So tasty and the fish was plentiful!

Overall we would say we had a nice evening here. I feel like you pay more for the intimacy of the setting and the excellent service as the quality of the food and drinks did not reflect the price paid. They were still nice don't get me wrong, but not 2x as expensive as elsewhere nice. For starters we had the halloumi and watermelon and the Korean lamb belly. The fat on the lamb wasn't rendered enough but the flavour of this dish was good. The halloumi and watermelon was an interesting combination but the mint gel tasted like it was made with jarred mint sauce. The lamb main- no complaints it was all good. I had the ricotta soufflé and the soufflé itself was really tasty. I feel like a little bit more seasoning and getting some more colouration on the vegetables this was served with really would have made this dish shine more though. Desserts- lemon and blueberry cheesecake was really tasty albeit deconstructed which we probably would have preferred it just served as a normal cheesecake slice but it was still excellent. Chocolate cremeux- needed some cream or something to cut through the rich elements. Some of the blackberries served with this tasted like they'd been soaked in vinegar and they were little acid explosions which was really odd on a dessert and we weren't fans of this at all. Cocktails really quite a lot for what they are (9.95, nearly £10 for one small one!) so perhaps wouldn't get these again. The food portion sizes were perfect in order to facilitate your enjoyment of starter, main and dessert while being comfortably but not overly full at the end, so have to give credit for this. This place is a few small changes and slightly better attention to detail from being really great, I might go again if the menu looked really interesting but only as a special treat.

We had dinner at this lovely restaurant and even though we hadn't booked in advance, they somehow managed to find us a table and we enjoyed the meal very much. It was exactly what we had expectef to eat in our trip to Derby. They were thrilled to hear that we had come all the way from Croatia. Apart from the food, the service was great, too.

We had an amazing meal tonight for my birthday. I was surprised they took an effort to write a card and it was a very nice gesture making me feel special! The food was WOW! From starter to dessert it was all spot on and very good. The service was also amazing, staff are very accommodating and friendly. The ambiance was also very nice and the food were served very quick, it’s also reasonably priced. We would definitely come back again. I highly recommend this place! 👍🏻👌

Mixed feelings about this review; excellent food that couldn’t be faulted; however, due to the small somewhat cramped nature of the venue the waiting staff were rushing whilst navigating the tables - my order was seemingly misheard by the waiter so I had to wait whilst the order was corrected (I watched my wife eat; then my wife watched me eat); then the waiter smashed a wine carafe at my wife’s feet, leading to a small cut on her finger (the second item of glassware to be broken by the staff whilst we were there). Though we were given profuse apologies, no discount, no on the house complimentary, no invitation to return at another time. We paid the bill in full and left. Odd service standard.

Loved it. Team dinner, had the whole restaurant for ourselves. Absolutely loved the meal. Starters were great taste and filling. I had the catch of the day for Mains, loved the fish and prawns with Mashed potatoes. And sticky toffee cake really hit the spot

Managed to get the last table available here on a Friday evening, worth booking in advance. Great menu with good vegetarian options and loads of ales. Really friendly staff that told you the wait time on food at the onset. Food was very good and reasonably priced, really great atmosphere also. Its only a short walk from the town centre and certainly worth a visit.

I wasn't quite sure what to expect, seeing as it was our first time having food at the Exeter Arms. My friend had booked a table for the two of us for 8 o'clock on Saturday evening. It's always a bit of a gamble one takes, when trying out somewhere new, and I never like to judge a place, purely by the reviews of others. But my word... This place was fantastic! Although it may appear unassuming from the outside, you step into such a cosy and delightful space. It was quite busy, of course being a Saturday night, but we were seated pretty quickly by one of the very pleasant ladies behind the bar. They have a pretty big selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to choose from, as well as a diverse food menu (whether you're just after a snack or something much, more filling!) My friend decided on the Derby rib burger and I had the farmer and fisherman and were informed that there'd be around a 45 minute wait, which we were more than fine with. Well, the wait was worth it indeed! They certainly don't scrimp on the portion sizes here, you get a lot for your money. Everything just seemed to work well on the plate, from the combination of the garlic butter roasted king prawns and sirloin steak (cooked perfectly), which lay on a generous portion of chicken salted fries. The beef croquette was superb and, even though the name may sound off-putting, the bone-marrow mayonnaise was delicious! The flavours came together wonderfully and the tastes were exquisite. Yes, it was £25.95 but honestly? It was well worth it, because I was full after that with a smile on my face. The only thing my friend mentioned, was that his burger was a little dry. But he still enjoyed it and he himself, was very full afterwards too! It was a shame we didn't have any room left for dessert, as they sound superb! We'll definitely have to try them out next time around! The staff were really friendly, the food was great and the general atmosphere was wonderful, I would recommend coming here (cannot wait to return myself in the future!)

I had a drink and some delicious nachos at Exeter Arms. I've eaten at their other location in Belper and both the quality and taste were excellent, with generous portion sizes that are easily shareable between 2-3 people. However, the staff wasn't very friendly. We weren’t informed at the bar that there would be a 30-45 minute wait and when we asked about the status of our food, the staff responded rudely. While I understand it was a busy day, better customer service and more respect for customers would have been appreciated.

Visited Exeter Arms before going to the football match. It is a traditional pub with really great food. The service was quick, especially as it was match day. The staff was really nice and friendly.

All I can say is the best food in derby and pub the chefs are incredible at what they do. Been 4 times now and will 100 percent be back again soon. The staff are so friendly and welcoming

It takes a lot for me to be impressed by food but this was something special. What I thought was going to be a quick pub ready meal turned into some very nice dishes.

Very busy, but very accommodating, managed to find a table for two in a lovely little snug, even though it was only 5:15 pm the place was very busy. Free house, so lots of different ales to try. Very imaginative menu. Delicious spicy wings sharer starter, pork Crockpot and trio of pies, all hot delicious and hearty, maybe we shouldn't have had the wings!! Definitely want to revisit this place.

A nice cafe/restaurant offering some very tasty food all day. One of the best sausage and fried egg sandwiches I've had in a long time. A nice quirky atmosphere. Like eating in a library or second hand book shop. The only downside was the chairs at tables were a bit hard and basic and it was a bit chilly. Minor stuff really.

I think this place has become a favourite of mine, without a doubt! Never even realised it was here until earlier on today. After finishing in town, I fancied somewhere to sit and people watch for a bit, while enjoying a drink and maybe a sweet treat too. I looked at a couple of cafes close by, but The Bookcafé stood out the most to me. Well I'm glad I chose this place, because it's awesome and super quirky! A shame I didn't bring my journal with me, as it's a great place to either catch up on some writing or get stuck into a good book for a while. There were plenty of seats to choose from, so I ended up going by the window, so I could people-watch and simply enjoy the world going by. The staff were lovely, being greeted with a smile by one of the young ladies who worked there. There's a choice, to either order at the counter or from the table which is handy. It was simple to use, and you could pay through Google/Apple pay or even PayPal. The young lady I mentioned, kindly came over to inform me that they hadn't got any of the ginger cake. However, they did have a selection of other great-sounding cakes and treats. So after refreshing my memory and having a look at what they had, I went for the coffee marble cake (deliciously moist, with a subtle coffee taste... Not too overpowering!) 👌🏻I also ordered a large cappuccino and they didn't take long at all to arrive. Another lady who brought them over, was super friendly and pleasant, which just enhanced the overall experience so hats off to the staff, for being fabulous! It was nice to sit and relax, listen to the music playing and watch the world go by. Such a great place, if you're looking for somewhere to unwind for a while from the hectic world. 10/10!!

Really terrific cafe in Derby. I wish I would have discovered this cafe earlier and not on my way out of Derby, could have visited more than once.

The atmosphere here was nice, went for a Sunday dinner which was good but the chicken was a little dry, mix it with the cauliflower cheese and it balances it out, overall it was decent I'd go back, would probably just ask for some more gravy to drown the chicken in

Lovely little place,kept all the old features of the building.Food was great,wife had Yorkshire pudding wrap,with beef,garlic roast potatoes and beef gravy,I sampled it all and it was amazingly nice.I had the open steak sandwich which again was delicious. Atmosphere was very chilled,we will be returning.

Amazing time at the Book Cafe! A shout out to Tilly she was very polite and helpful and very efficient.

Really great cafe for gluten free options. I’m not 100% sure where the name came from as there really wasn’t many books? But overall the atmosphere was quirky and cosy. I ordered the bhaji sandwich on the online ordering option. There was no option to make it gluten free apart from the notes section but the waitress was happy to swap it and it came out with a GF bun, the food itself was really tasty

Pretty odd experience here last night. Starter of lamb kofta was subpar, lamb had a very synthetic taste. The taste, shape and texture suggested it was from a packet. Salad was drowned out by the sauce. This made for a very unpleasant taste alongside the sharp cheese. I didn't finish this. The main was a massive dissapointment. Pork belly, with Irish champ which was absolutely swimming in grease. See picture, just look at the plate it is drenched in fat and oil and grease. There's no excuse for that at all. Got halfway through and just couldn't finish. To their credit they offered to put the desserts on the house and after some persuasion by the waitress we tried a dessert. The key lime pie was nice. The head waiter seemed to want to plant himself about a yard away from our table awkwardly. The waitresses seemed nervous around him. Not a pleasant experience at all and not one I could recommend to anyone. Giving 2 stars as they did at least attempt to correct the mains issue.

A wonderful restaurant with such an amazing, quaint, intimate atmosphere, and absolutely fantastic food. Faultless, personal service with staff that welcome you personally, and care about your requirements throughout the meal. 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Beautiful restaurant, they have special prices during the week. Nice selection of dishes, drinks menu is good and cocktails taste great.

Great food. Well presented. Service ok. Will go again at some point.

Really nice spot. Food was lovely and the staff were very friendly. Next time I’m in Derby I’ll definitely be returning 😍

Staff are very friendly. Saying that the food was amazing us an understatement. If you are looking for somewhere to eat in Derby this place should be on the top of your list!

Came her on NYE and the service and food was incredible. We had only eaten here once before and it was many years ago. We and a set menu which was such great value for money and we keep saying how we need to come back for me!! Nice atmosphere and extremely tasty, locally sourced food. Really enjoyable experience.

A great location in Derby with their own customer car park too. Very high standard of decor, spacious, clean and perfectly laid tables. All the staff I spoke to were very helpful and courteous. I had some recommendations when selecting the main meal, even has the heat level was increased to me there, and my favourite herb had a little extra added to the dish too. Staters and mains arrived at the right time apart and were well presented. Incredible taste with everything I ate, even tried lemon rice which was fantastic, highly recommend - my first time trying this. My booking was for 8pm, but believe you could just walk in as there were some empty seats throughout the evening. No complaints whatsoever, I will definitely be returning here for a second visit. 10/10.

First time coming here tonight to celebrate a family members birthday. Place is decorated lovely, such a lovely atmosphere. Staff we're amazing. Soon as you step in there's a lovely warm welcome, offered to take coats and hang them up. Pulling out chairs for us to sit on. They are just lovely and polite. Great drinks menu selection. The food was amazing! It tasted so good and presentation was lovely too. We will definitely be going there again. Thank you all the staff for a lovely evening and for the chefs in the kitchen for the amazing meal.

Best place to go in derby! Wouldn't go anywhere else.. the food is beautiful and fresh and the meat melts in your mouth. The service is out of this world, maz and team are amazing there polite and everything you would want when going to a restaurant. Atmosphere is 10/10.. relaxing and beautiful. Love this place

It was our first time here and we absolutely loved it. Myself and my partner had the best time, food was amazing, drinks amazing and very attentive staff. We were initially greeted by Shaz with a few other members tending to our every need during the meal. Was the perfect date night and we are eager to come back and bring family.

Shaz and his team made us very welcome, our table was in a quiet location but with just enough atmosphere. The Shalimar Gold is a modern restaurant that is spotless and has unique features. We opted for the £20 per person special offer menu which was amazing value and provided us with just the right amount of food. Staff were polite and attentive and the food not only tasted lovely but was also presented to a high standard. Highly recommended.

What a great evening at Shalimar Gold, tonigh and what a wonderful welcome too!!! The food was incredibly tasty and everyone really enjoyed their choices which were all different. The service was really attentive without being overbearing and we loved the robot who made it's presence known too. The atmosphere was very calm and refined and we were really looked after well. We took advantage of the April offer which was amazing value and we left tummies full and very content. What more could you ask for?!? We will definitely be back and often too. Thank you for a wonderful evening, Shalimar Gold.

A hidden gem in Derby. superaltive customer service, friendly staff especially Shaz who goes the extra mile. They even gave us a complimentary birthday cake and a free desssert which was delicious. Friday night dining and it was extremely busy. Keep up the great work Shaz and team