Derby

Derby located in the county of Derbyshire occupies a prominent place in 's industrial revolution and in the 1700s this city became the home of the first water powered silk mill in . Its industrial achievements apart, Derby has many stunning spectacles woven around its colourful tapestry of impressive gardens and Public parks such as Darley, Markeaton, Allestree and Derwent Parks, which date back to the opulent Victorian era, are famous for their exotic bird life England's first designated public park of the Arboretum, created by the affluent industrialist, Joseph Strutt in 1840 is yet another must-see.

Famous as a friendly city, Derby unbridles an array of exciting tourist attractions, shopping options and bustling markets. There are countless restaurants and award-winning cafes for you to relax. Another peculiarity of Derby is its strong sign language-using community as Derby is home to the second largest deaf population next only to London. The Royal School for the Deaf offers training in British Sign Language and English.

There are many attractions worth exploring in Derby such as the cathedral with a second tallest tower in the country, Derby Industrial Museum, and the dungeons of Derby Gaol, which traces its origin to 1756. Westfield Derby is its main indoor shopping centre with sprawling food courts and multiplex cinemas; If you are on the look out of the avant garde shopping malls, do not look beyond this hot spot while the “Sadlergate" area of the city with a rich sprinkling of quaint boutiques and coffee shops is where you can shop at your own pace. The health freaks should make a peek into the Revive Healthy Living Centre managed by the local populace, which offers various healthy living tips.

For the very best in music, theatre or pantomime, visit Derby Playhouse, Assembly Rooms or Guildhall Theatre. The once in a year open-air concert of the local professional orchestra of Sinfonia Viva at Darley Park draws millions of music buffs into Derby and it is one of the biggest free concerts of its kind. If jazz is your passion then you cannot afford to miss out the live jazz offered by The Derby Jazz group. The summer rock music festival is yet another hot crowd stirrer.

Derby is a sporting city with many first class sports facilities, from football to cricket, baseball and rugby, Derby has it all and more to satiate the sporting skills of its guests.Derby is famous for its vast punk avenues that pop up to life to the beats of many hard core bands such as The Casualties, and UK Subs among other local punk and ska bands. During the annual Derby Punx Picnic, the punk bands fire up the city with some smoking punk music all through the night. Catch up with the action at the Bass Recreation Ground, where you can meet punks from all over the East Midlands and the UK.

Derby is exciting as is its nightlife, which comes to life in its innumerable clubs and bars around the old city quarter of "Sadlergate". Experience the heady charm of the old and the new in this city which boasts of some of the best picturesque locales. Derby has endless choices of attractions for the ever curious travellers and the best part being that most of these come for free, making is an even greater value for money destination.