Qué ver en Derby

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 is occasionally open for some spectacular views across Derby); most of the rest is early Georgian, with an east-end extension in matching style completed in 1972.…

This Grade-II [http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.1374 listed building] is the work of Melbourne engineer Rowland Mason Ordish, and was completed in 1866. The magnificent ironwork roof is not to be missed.…

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.

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.

Railway and industrial innovations from previous centuries are on display here. A large collection of Rolls-Royce aero-engines is displayed in the museum with displays regarding the history of the company.

321 acres of open parkland, woodland and more formal historical gardens surrounding a 19th-century Gothic Revival castle. Has in the last few years been lacking attention and investment.

A factory producing fine china, part of Derby's history. Contact the factory to schedule a tour.

Unique museum of Georgian life and historic costume. Well worth visiting.

England's first public park, deeded to the town of Derby in 1840.