Derby Racecourse, Derby

Name: Derby Racecourse
Address: Derby, United Kingdom

#105 among attractions in Derby

Sport venue, Sport

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Facts and practical information

Derby Racecourse is a former horse racing venue in Derby, England, from 1848 to 1939. It was preceded by two earlier courses, at different locations. ()

Opened: 1848 (176 years ago)Coordinates: 52°55'45"N, 1°27'42"W

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DerwentDerby United Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: Derbion, County Cricket Ground, Derby Museum and Art Gallery, Derby Cathedral.

0.8 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Derbion, Derby
21 min walk • Derbion is a large indoor shopping centre in Derby, England.
~560 ftS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
County Cricket Ground, Derby
3 min walk • The County Cricket Ground, also known as The Incora County Ground for sponsorship reasons, is a quintessential English sports venue nestled in the city of Derby, United Kingdom. This historic cricket ground is home to Derbyshire County Cricket Club and has been a hub...
0.9 miSW
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.
0.7 miSW
Place of worship with 16th-century tower
Derby Cathedral, Derby
19 min walk • The Cathedral Church of All Saints Derby, better known as Derby Cathedral, is a cathedral church in the city of Derby, England.
0.6 miW
Church
St Mary's Bridge Chapel, Derby
16 min walk • St Mary's Bridge Chapel is a Church of England chapel in Derby, England. It is a bridge chapel, one of only a small number of medieval age that survive in England. It is a Grade I listed building.
0.6 miSW
Bridge
Exeter Bridge, Derby
17 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.
0.7 miSW
Museum
Cathedral Quarter, Derby
20 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 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Guildhall Theatre, Derby
20 min walk • Derby Guildhall is a municipal building in the Market Place, Derby, England. It is a Grade II listed building.
0.6 miSW
Watermill
Lombe's Mill, Derby
17 min walk • Lombe's Mill was the first successful silk throwing mill in Britain. It was built on an island on the River Derwent in Derby. It was built after John Lombe visited Piedmont in 1717 and returned to England with details of the Italian silk throwing machines – the filatoio and the torcitoio – and some Italian craftsmen.
0.7 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Derby Theatre, Derby
19 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.
0.7 miSW
Memorial
Derby War Memorial, Derby
19 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Derby Racecourse?

Nearby attractions include County Cricket Ground, Derby (3 min walk), St Mark's Church, Derby (10 min walk), St Mary's Bridge Chapel, Derby (16 min walk), Cathedral Green Footbridge, Derby (17 min walk).

How to get to Derby Racecourse by public transport?

The nearest stations to Derby Racecourse:

Bus

Cardigan Street • Lines: 22, 24 (7 min walk)
Wayzgoose Drive • Lines: 20, 22, 24, 26, Black Cat, i4 (8 min walk)

Train

Derby (23 min walk)