 |
Derby City Guide, Including Derby Hotels
Author: Ms Maria Williams  | Posted: 30-03-2006 | Comments: 0 | Views: 339 | Rating: (50)  (?) 
Introduction:
Derby holds a great appeal for those visitors in search of unspoilt tradition and character. In the shadow of the ornate Cathedral tower lies a great multi-cultural city bursting with a wealth of entertainment venues, attractions, parks and shops. Derby is perfect for those in search of a short break, whatever their needs.
Places of interest:
Derby is a busy industrial city, home of the famous Royal Crown Derby Porcelain. Derby sits on the west bank of the River Derwent, close to its meeting with the River Trent. Located in the beautiful rolling countryside of Derbyshire, it is an ideal base for touring the area, exploring the Derbyshire Dales and the Peak District National Park.
Derby Cathedral - The Medieval Tower is the second highest in England at 212 feet; its bells are rung regularly and are the oldest ring of ten bells in the world. James Gibbs designed the superb early 18th century classical gold and white nave. Features include the wrought iron screen by Robert Bakewell, Bess of Hardwick's elaborate memorial and St. Katherine's Chapel.
Derby Museum and Art Gallery - The Museum, which has a gallery dedicated to the craft of ceramics, also features on Natural History, Egyptian Mummies and Military history. In the town's history section you will see the Bonny Prince Charlie Room, with wood panelling taken from Exeter House where the Prince stayed in 1745. The Art Gallery has a collection on the work of the local artist Joseph Wright.
Pickford's House - This is one of Derby's fine Georgian Town Houses, built in 1770 by local designer Joseph Pickford. In the beautifully decorated rooms, you will find scenes of Georgian domestic life and historic costume displays.
Derby Heritage Centre - This quaint timber-framed building is home to a wealth of historical local information, including photographic displays and books.
Derby Industrial Museum - Situated in the first factory building in England, an 18th century Silk Mill. Here you can learn about the history of railways, coal mines and Rolls-Royce aero engines. There is also a variety of changing exhibitions.
Things to do:
Derby not only offers all the activities associated with a large city but those associated with living in rural England. You can shop till you drop, or enjoy the local countryside and historic monuments. Tourist routes are available to enable you to make the most of any walk or cycle tour you wish to take.
Shop in a traditional department store established in 1864, or one of the well known High Street names in the modern indoor shopping centre, explore the Victorian Market hall, and the colourful crafters market.
Eat in one of the speciality restaurants, coffee or tea shops Derby has to offer. Evening entertainment in the city can vary from a visit to one of the cinemas or theatres, to live music in one of the many wine bars and clubs.
Take the Kedleston Lanes cycle route that starts and finishes in the Riverside Gardens by the Council House in Derby. The route takes you through the lanes north-west of Derby and visits the villages of Kirk Langley, Weston Underwood and Quarndon. Unfortunately this route is not suitable for young families or inexperienced riders.
Discover the beauty and heritage of Derbyshire's River Derwent by following the Derwent Valley Heritage Way. The total distance is 55 miles but it can be taken as a long distance walk or as a series of shorter walks. The Derwent Valley Heritage Way has been way-marked using small yellow and purple disks.
Allestree Park dates from the end of the 18th Century when the present Hall was built. The park is preserved as a Local Nature Reserve because of its wide range of wildlife habitats. A Nature Trail follows an easy, reasonably flat route around the lower part of the Park and the lake shore. The trail is just over 1.5 miles long and should take about an hour and a half to complete.
Food
Rate this Article:
Current: 0 / 5 stars - 0 vote(s).
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/hotels-articles/derby-city-guide-including-derby-hotels-20582.html
|
Submitting articles has become one of the most popular means of generating quality backlinks and targeted traffic to your website. Join us today - It's Free! |
|
Got a Question? Ask.
Ask the community a question about this article:
Q&A Powered by: 
Latest Hotels Articles
Hotels in London England—the Best Place to Stay
By: Nancy Eben | 13/10/2008
The visitors to London can easily come across many London airport hotels, which are located in proximity to airport. Most of these hotels include beautiful garden and restaurants.
Cheap Hotels in Australia Made the Trip Easy for Budget Conscious People
By: Nancy Eben | 13/10/2008
Australia, the only country in entire continental land, is the world’s smallest continent. It is the driest continent on earth that has lowest rainfall in the world but still it has outstanding economies of the world.
Avail Promotional Offer at Singapore Hotels During Festival Times
By: Kevin Laura | 13/10/2008
Singapore has become famous for various festivals. The Singapore fashion festival and Singapore arts festival are two of the famous festival. These festivals have become annual events in the island. Some of the hotels in Singapore offer promotional and special offers during these festivals. Avail these offers online.
User the Invigorating Services of Spa in or Out of Singapore Hotel
By: Kevin Laura | 13/10/2008
Spa services in or outside hotels in Singapore are one of the less advertised services in Singapore. If you are stressed out during travel or after hard work through the day or just for fun of it avail spa services to relieve your accumulated stress.
Top Hotels in the Caribbean
By: Lisa Parker | 13/10/2008
In a perfect world, you would be able to head out to the Caribbean and sleep right on the beach. Unfortunately, even in the most remote, beautiful beach in the world, there's still some concern regarding theft and personal safety. Of course, in a perfect world, you wouldn't have to head out to the Caribbean in the first place, because your front lawn would look like a tropical paradise!
Choose the Best Accommodation for You and Your Party; Condo or Hotel in Breckenridge
By: Sarah Fox | 12/10/2008
Breckenridge is known as a destination vacation mountain town, it’s a favorite destination by most outdoor enthusiast. In Breckenridge you will find that every vacationers need is very well taken cared of and provided. You will find out that there are so many types of places to stay in Breckenridge that vary in style, location and price range.
The Best Family Holiday Destinations in the World
By: jamiehanson | 11/10/2008
It is time to take your children for a vacation but choosing the right vacation spot is not really easy because you have to consider a lot of things. One of the first things to look for is to look for a place that caters to a family holiday.
Top Ten Travel Destinations
By: jamiehanson | 11/10/2008
Millions of visitors are attracted to top travel destinations of the world every year. This proves in itself that for every desiring traveler there is a mesmerizing travel destination in the world.
More from Ms Maria Williams
Brighton City Guide, Including Brighton Hotels
By: Ms Maria Williams | 27/04/2006 | Business
Introduction: Nestling between the South Downs and England's sunny south coast, Brighton is an enchanting, and exciting seaside city.
Bristol City Guide, Including Bristol Hotels
By: Ms Maria Williams | 27/04/2006 | Business
Introduction: Bristol is an exciting city, overflowing with intriguing, traditional and occasionally off the wall things to do and see. What really makes it special is its energy, the mix of historic and new.
Dundee City Guide, Including Dundee Hotels
By: Ms Maria Williams | 27/04/2006 | Business
Dundee City guide, including Dundee Hotels Introduction: Dundee is in an ideal location to visit Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Perth and the Highlands making it the superb base for numerous types of short breaks and holidays.
Milton Keynes City Guide, Including Milton Keynes Hotels
By: Ms Maria Williams | 27/04/2006 | Business
Milton Keynes City guide, including Milton Keynes Hotels Introduction: Milton Keynes is a city of contrasts. It combines the fun and enjoyment of city life with plenty of scope for leisure and relaxation.
Wolverhampton City Guide, Including Wolverhampton Hotels
By: Ms Maria Williams | 27/04/2006 | Business
Introduction Wolverhampton is a wonderful city steeped in history and tradition. With so many places to go and entertainment to enjoy you will never be without something to do.
Swansea City Guide, Including Swansea Hotels
By: Ms Maria Williams | 09/04/2006 | Hotels
Swansea is located in the heart of Swansea Bay, one of Wales' most beautiful regions, with landscapes incorporating sandy beaches, waterfalls, rolling countryside and deep valleys.
Cheltenham City Guide, Including Cheltenham Hotels
By: Ms Maria Williams | 09/04/2006 | Hotels
Located in the heart of the scenic Cotswolds, Cheltenham is a city famous for many things - its horseracing and award-winning gardens being just two of them.
Nottingham City Guide, Including Nottingham Hotels
By: Ms Maria Williams | 09/04/2006 | Hotels
If you are seeking an interesting and relaxing holiday, try visiting Nottingham. There are many things to see and do. For instance, a tour of Nottingham Castle is sure to delight tourists young and old.
|
|
Travel 
