Darley Abbey Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Darley Abbey
Popular places to visit
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 top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.
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.
Melbourne Hall
Tour the well-appointed rooms of the manor house of a 900-year-old estate and go for a stroll around its ornamental garden.
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Explore the great outdoors at Elvaston Castle Country Park, a lovely green space in Elvaston.
Quad
Watch Hollywood blockbusters, browse rotating art exhibitions and create your own works of art at workshops inside a contemporary steel-and-glass building.
Activities
Daily Nottingham City Centre Walking Tour (10:30am)
Explore Nottingham, The Legends Culture, And History
Our pick of the best Darley Abbey Hotel Deals
The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant
Clean nicely decorated room. Noce bathroom. Polite staff. Good breakfast
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Nottingham-Gateway
Everything was great
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Park Plaza Nottingham
Great Breakfast Bavon cooked properly not too pink Scrambled egg delicious Car park great idea but some lights not working Car park lift has no alarm Staff very friendly
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
B&B HOTEL Derby
Very accommodating staff. This is a clean and comfortable Hotel, reception, bedroom and dining area were excellent. Breakfast was first class
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Leonardo Hotel Nottingham
The whole place was spotless, lovely beds
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Derby Mickleover Hotel, BW Signature Collection
old hotel but clean and friendly staff. pool was being fixed so got 4 drinks tokens for the inconvenience. overall a good stay.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Darley Abbey
Cathedral Quarter
While visiting Cathedral Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like Derby Museum and Art Gallery and Derby Computer Museum.
Derby City Centre
If you're spending some time in Derby City Centre, Quad 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.
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.
