Derby Market Hall
This Grade-II listed (http://www.english-herita...) building is the work of Melbourne engineer, Rowland Mason Ordish, and was completed in 1866. The magnificent ironwork roof is not to be missed. There are also a fantastic range of stalls selling everything from fresh fruit and veg to mobile phones and Japanese comic books.
Derby Museum and Art Gallery
The strand, 01332 716659, fax 01332 716670, (http://www.derby.gov.uk/l...). open m 11am-5pm, tu-sa 10am-5pm, su 2pm-5pm, holidays 2pm-5pm. free admission. features collections of porcelain created in derby since 1750. other displays include archaeology, military history, geology and natural history. the art gallery has a large collection of paintings by joseph wright of derby.
Pickfords House
41 friargate, 01332 255363, (http://www.derby.gov.uk/l...). open m 11am-5pm, tu-sa 10am-5pm, su 2pm-5pm, holidays 2pm-5pm. free admission. house featuring recreated georgian rooms. well worth visiting.
Derby Cathedral
(http://www.derbycathedral.org/) . though not one of the most spectacular of english cathedrals it was a "mere" parish church until 1927, the cathedral has an impressive 16th-century tower which can be climbed and the rest is early georgian. highlights include a painted wrought-iron screen by the renowned local smith robert bakewell 1682–1751 and memorials to beth of hardwick and georgiana, duchess of devonshire. peregrine falcons have nested on the tower for several years and volunteers are on hand with telescopes for viewing during spring and early summer.
Derby Arboretum
(http://www.derbyarboretum...). england's first public park, deeded to the town of derby in 1840.
Royal Crown Derby
194 osmaston road, 01332 712800. a factory producing fine china, part of derby's history. contact the factory to schedule a tour.
St Mary's Chapel, Bridge Gate
14th-century bridge chapel, one of the oldest surviving buildings in derby and one of the few surviving bridge chapels in england. a picturesque little building next to the river derwent, still hosting regular services but with limited opening times otherwise see cathedral website.
Further information on things to see and do is available from the Derby Tourist Information Centre in the Market Place.