Renting a serviced apartment or holiday letting in the English city of Derby gives you access to the variety of museums showcasing Derby’s famous industries, wonderful historical architecture, the subterranean world of Treak Cliff Cavern and the beautiful Derbyshire countryside. Everything needed for a truly memorable vacation.

A good place to start your tour of this city is with a visit to the Derby Museum and Art Gallery. Here you can view some superb works of art including pieces by Derby artist Joseph Wright. There are numerous exhibits documenting Derby’s history, geology and wildlife, some intriguing scientific equipment and a really superb collection of Derby porcelain which has been produced here since the 1700s. Further exhibits showcase Stone Age relics and artefacts, an incredible sarcophagus and two, well preserved Egyptian mummies to name but a few. A thoroughly absorbing few hours.

The Royal Crown Derby Visitor Centre gives you an insight into this region’s china industry. Here you can watch the talented craftsmen show off their expertise and get to know the history of this highly collectable bone china. Each piece is handmade and the entire process of manufacturing and decorating is all done in Derby. Why not treat yourself to a beautiful Royal Crown Derby keepsake from the factory outlet shop. A really interesting slice of Derbyshire history.

From your serviced residence or aparthotel in Derby you can also take a tour of the intriguing caves of Treak Cliff Cavern. Carefully make your way through winding passageways and down steep steps until you find yourself in this incredible, subterranean world. View the amazing and beautiful stalactites and stalagmites as well as some really interesting fossils. The knowledgeable tour guides will run through the history of the caves as well as telling you all about the mineral known as Blue John. This rare mineral is actually a form of calcite and these caves are the only place in the world where Blue John is found. The shop at the cavern’s entrance sells numerous pieces of this lovely mineral which range in price from up into the thousands and smaller, cheaper pieces for just a few pounds. After your tour you can enjoy a warm drink in the café made from the mineral waters of the cavern. A thoroughly enjoyable experience.

A superb restaurant which is just a short walk from your apartment rental or holiday let in Derby is The Wonky Table. This restaurant serves delicious English cuisine and much of the produce is locally sourced. Here you can enjoy excellent service, a lovely atmosphere and some wonderful cocktails. The aubergine frittata is divine.

Serviced and self-catered apartments, flats, holiday lets and aparthotels can be up to 30% cheaper than most equivalent hotel rooms and are becoming increasingly popular due to the freedom they offer. Whether it’s a short stay apartment you are looking for or a long term apartment, our holiday apartments combine all the amenities and comforts of home. With plenty of room why stay in a cramped hotel room when you can stay in spacious surroundings in and around Derby city centre.

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