Derby Arboretum, Derby

Name: Derby Arboretum
Address: 12 Arboretum St, Derby, DE23 8FN, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1332 989497

#12 among attractions in Derby

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Derby Arboretum is a public park and arboretum in the city of Derby, England, located about 1 mile south of the city centre in the Rose Hill area. It was opened in 1840, following the donation of the land by local philanthropist Joseph Strutt, and to designs by John Claudius Loudon. It was the first publicly owned, landscaped, urban, recreational park in England. After many years of neglect, the Arboretum was extensively refurbished in the early 21st century with the aid of a Heritage Lottery Fund grant of almost £5 million. It is listed as Grade II* on the English Heritage Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England. ()

Alternative names: Created: 1840Elevation: 226 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 52°54'41"N, 1°28'21"W

Address

12 Arboretum StArboretumDerby DE23 8FN United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1332 989497

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Day trips

Derby Arboretum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Derbion, Derby Museum and Art Gallery, Pride Park Stadium, Exeter Bridge.

0.6 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Derbion, Derby
15 min walk • Derbion is a large indoor shopping centre in Derby, England.
0.9 miN
Diverse collections and exhibits for free
Derby Museum and Art Gallery, Derby
23 min walk • Derby Museum and Art Gallery is a museum and art gallery in Derby, England. It was established in 1879, along with Derby Central Library, in a new building designed by Richard Knill Freeman and given to Derby by Michael Thomas Bass.
1.1 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Pride Park Stadium, Derby
28 min walk • Pride Park Stadium is an all-seater football stadium in Derby, England, that is the home ground of English Football League club Derby County.
0.9 miN
Bridge
Exeter Bridge, Derby
23 min walk • Exeter Bridge is a bridge in the centre of Derby spanning the River Derwent 200 metres south of the more modern Cathedral Green Footbridge.
1 miN
Museum
Cathedral Quarter, Derby
25 min walk • The Cathedral Quarter is one of five areas within Derby city centre, based around the name of the Cathedral. It is bound by St Alkmund's Way and Ford Street to the north and west, the River Derwent to the east, and Albert Street, Victoria Street, Wardwick and Friargate to the south.
0.8 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Guildhall Theatre, Derby
21 min walk • Derby Guildhall is a municipal building in the Market Place, Derby, England. It is a Grade II listed building.
0.6 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Derby Theatre, Derby
16 min walk • Derby Theatre is a theatre situated in Derby, England, located within the Derbion shopping centre. Formerly known as the Derby Playhouse, it was owned and run by Derby Playhouse Ltd from its opening in 1975 until 2008, when the company ceased operating after a period in administration.
0.8 miN
Memorial
Derby War Memorial, Derby
22 min walk • The Derby War Memorial was designed by Charles Clayton Thompson and stands before the Derby Guildhall. It features a bronze figure of the Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus in her arms by the sculptor George Arthur Walker. It was completed in 1924 and unveiled on 11 November 1924. Behind this bronze figure is a large Celtic cross.
0.6 miN
Church, Architecture
St Peter's Church, Derby
17 min walk • St Peter's in the City is a Church of England parish church in the city of Derby, UK. It is one of Derby's city centre churches which is in full use for worship. The church building dates from the 11th century. The tower has a peal of eight bells, which are rung before the Sunday morning services.
1 miNW
Bars and clubs, Monastery, Nightlife
The Friary, Derby
25 min walk • Derby Black Friary, also known as Derby Dominican Priory, or Blackfriars, Derby, was a Dominican priory situated in the town of Derby, England.
0.4 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Holy Trinity Church, Derby
11 min walk • Holy Trinity Church, Derby is a Locally listed former Church of England parish church on London Road in Derby.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Derby Arboretum open?

Derby Arboretum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 4 pm
Thursday 11 am - 4 pm
Friday 11 am - 4 pm
Saturday 11 am - 4 pm
Sunday 11 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Derby Arboretum?

Nearby attractions include Royal Crown Derby, Derby (4 min walk), St James Centre, Derby (6 min walk), St Andrew's Church, Derby (10 min walk), Holy Trinity Church, Derby (11 min walk).

How to get to Derby Arboretum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Derby Arboretum:

Bus

Royal Crown • Lines: 2, 2A, 2B, 38 (5 min walk)
Dashwood Street • Lines: 4, 7 (5 min walk)

Train

Derby (14 min walk)
Peartree (25 min walk)