Historic Derby Walk

Join local historian Maxwell Craven for an easy 70-90 minute stroll through the best of historic Derby. The walk will take in numerous Civic Society blue plaques, part of Friar Gate, our Grade I listed masterpieces: the Bridge Chapel, St Helen’s House, the Shire Hall and Cathedral, our historic Market Place and numerous places associated with Derby’s 18th Century Enlightenment figures like Joseph Wright, John Whitehurst, William Strutt and anti-slavery campaigner Thomas Gisborne, amongst others.

Starts from Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Cost: Adults – £7.50 / £5.50 for Derby Museums Friends
(All money raised will go towards Derby Museums’ Endowment)
Booking essential: book here

Find out how to become a Derby Museums Friend here

Please note: this event will only go ahead if Government guidelines allow. We will be in touch if it cannot go ahead.