Darley Abbey Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Darley Abbey
Popular places to visit
Donington Park Racing Circuit
You can take time to visit Donington Park Racing Circuit during your travels to Castle Donington. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.
Pride Park Stadium
Catch an event at Pride Park Stadium during your trip to Derby. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
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 lively bars in this relaxing area.
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.
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.
Activities
Daily Nottingham City Centre Walking Tour (10:30am)
Nottingham Walking Tour with a Local Guide
Fun and Flexible Treasure Hunt Around Nottingham with Hidden Gems
Our pick of the best Darley Abbey Hotel Deals
The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant
The room had a musky smell. There was a noise outside our room that woke us quite early in the morning. The flexipass worked for a while, went out and when we tried to use it to get in to our room didn’t work. Receptionist not very welcoming. Too far from amenities, swimming pool cant used it unless ...
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Nottingham-Gateway
Efficient check in and a lovely room but very cold and couldn’t get any heating to work which was disappointing.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
St James Hotel, BW Premier Collection
Room was great, the bath was huge and bed was very comfortable.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Leonardo Hotel Nottingham
Very clean helpful friendly staff
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Park Plaza Nottingham
Fantastic stay. Rooms were very clean and comfortable, Bar was excellent and decently priced. Staff were friendly, professional and a delight to talk to. Can't wait to come back.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Nottingham by IHG
The room was clean and comfortable. However the walls are very thin and we were kept awake by noisy neighbours. The staff were helpful and fun and provided our parking FOC to compensate.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 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, Derby Theatre and Derby Museum and Art Gallery 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.
