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Derby is one of cities in United Kingdom situated some 30 km west of Nottingham and 240 km from the capital. According to the latest census, the population of Derby is about 270,500 people. Thousands of tourists visit Derby every year to see its anglican cathedrals and art museums and galleries.

Airport Nottingham East Midlands (IATA: EMA) is 20 km away from Derby and is the closest airport to it.

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1. Derby Cathedral
The Cathedral of All Saints (known as Derby Cathedral), is a cathedral church in the city of Derby, Derbyshire, England. It is the seat of the Bishop of Derby.

2. Derby Museum and Art Gallery
Derby Museum and Art Gallery was established in 1879, along with Derby Central Library, in a new building designed by Richard Knill Freeman and given to Derby by Michael Thomas Bass. The collection includes a gallery displaying many paintings by Joseph Wright of Derby; there is also a large display of Royal Crown Derby and other porcelain from Derby and the surrounding area. Further displays include archaeology, natural history, geology and military collections. The Art Gallery was opened in 188…

3. Darley Abbey
Darley Abbey is a historic mill village, now a suburb of the city of Derby, England (where the population is now included (Darley Ward)). It is located approximately 1. 4 miles (2. 3 km) north of the city centre, on the west bank of the River Derwent, and forms part of the Darley ward along with Little Chester and the West End. The settlement dates back to the medieval era, when it was the site of an Augustinian monastery. In the 18th century, the Evans family developed their planned industrial mi…

If you have seen everything in Derby already, take a look on the outskirts of the town. If you are around, try one of the following places:

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Wollaton Hall

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Elvaston Castle

Elvaston Castle (full name Elvaston Castle Country Park) is a country

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Kedleston Hall

Kedleston Hall (·) is an English country house in Kedleston,

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Derby Cathedral

The Cathedral of All Saints (known as Derby Cathedral), is a cathedral

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Derby Museum and Art Gallery

Derby Museum and Art Gallery was established in 1879, along with Derby

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Darley Abbey

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Breadsall Priory

Breadsall Priory is a former priory in Derbyshire. A house of the

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Donington Park

Donington Park is a motorsport circuit near Castle Donington in

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Tutbury Castle

Tutbury Castle is a largely ruinous medieval castle at Tutbury,

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Breedon Priory

Breedon Priory in Leicestershire was founded as an Augustinian

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Grace Dieu Priory

The Grace Dieu Priory was an Augustinian priory near Thringstone in

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Codnor Castle

Codnor Castle is a now-ruined thirteenth century castle in Derbyshire,

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Swarkestone Hall Pavilion

Swarkestone Hall Pavilion also known as Swarkestone Stand and The

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Horston Castle

Horston Castle (sometimes spelt Horeston) is situated about 1 mile to

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Station Lodge - City Living, Close to the Station

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Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights

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Luxe Serviced Apartments

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SACO Derby - The Mill House

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Best Western The Stuart Hotel

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Days Hotel Derby

starting $56

Travelodge Derby Cricket Ground

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Hallmark Inn Derby

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