The 30 Best Children's entertainment in Derby

“My little girl started a couple months ago. The staff have been brilliant, they have spent the time getting to know my daughter and me, couldn’t have found a better nursery for my girl . She has come on loads with her speech, singing and movement.”

“Very fun experience. Harry was a great game master. We did Edith, I wished they were a higher variety of puzzles but we enjoyed them still, a bit scary, definitely got some screams out of us ahahaha, enjoyed the uniqueness of the story behind the room. Generally good experience. Will come again to try Alan”

“Staff Brilliant, location easy to find, fantastic service and excellent customer service from a friendly welcoming team. Toilets are what feels like in another building but up a few stairs! Unfortunately they can’t make a cosmopolitan cocktail….. only what’s on the menu…. Enjoy”

“New experience by night. Great to see the cathedral is as pretty at night as it is in the daytime. Always welcoming and run by a friendly team. Amazing seasonal events and such a beautiful grand place. The Christmas concert is always spectacular. Thank you.”

“Lovely opportunity to meet feed and fuss animals. Absolutely loads of toys for the children to play on. Would 100% recommend visiting. The tea rooms food was lovely. All the facilities are spotless.”

“Didn't know what a gem this was! Free entry for this place is mad. It has so much to see. There was art, taxidermy, ceramics, history of war room. A cafe on the ground floor too. So much to see and can easily spend a good hour or two here. The staff were pleasant and helpful, too.”

“We had my sons 8th Birthday party here last weekend and it was a superb experience hosted by a lovely young lady called Emily. She was helpful, incredibly bright and bubbly and really added to the event. She also managed to control over 20 feral kids and 2 overly competitive adults. We had 2 games of laser quest, had access to the climbing wall and all of the children got a turn on the VR experience which was a great way to end the party. They also catered with pizza and drinks. The cost was under £350 all in and I'd absolutely recommend it as a party venue. Theres already 2 more parties booked for other kids in our sons class they enjoyed it so much.”

“I highly recommend this place for families with young children! It’s amazing how much fun you can have inside a historic house. Each room had toys and displays that caught my three-year-old twin boys’ attention, and they spent the whole day there! It was raining, so they could play indoors as much as they wanted, which was perfect. It’s even better that National Trust members can visit for free. There are still places we haven’t seen yet, so I’d love to come back someday.”

“Fantastic open day at the University, so helpful in giving advice to potential students. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a placement”

“I use to go as a kid all the time and now as an adult it's still just as fun as I remember it. Staff are helpful, the map layout is good and the lasers are very fun!”

“Great venue, looks good from outside, parking easy, staff friendly and quick service at bar. Beer nice, Toilets clean and seating comfortable. Lighting and sound just right, thoroughly enjoyed it.”

“Took Rochdale RUFC team on the coach there recently & enjoyed the hospitality & one of the volunteers helped my safely manoeuvre & park my coach no problem.”

“Watched Mine Craft and now Lilo and Stitch (real life) with the kids and loved it! The venue was clean and the staff were friendly. The cinema is huge with plenty to offer. There's a bar which I assume, is open in the evening, again adding to the experience. The seats are comfy and there's a bit of movement on the back suggesting a slight recline. We bring our own drinks and snacks as I simply can't justify the prices they charge at any cinema.”

“With a P Inn you always know what you get. We were a little disappointed that they didn't have any P Plus rooms. But in the nes it was fine. Room smelt a bit damp when we arrived. But cleared after an hour. The breakfast team were one of the best I habe seen at a P Inn. Super friendly, helpful and efficient. We didn't have a car so cant comment on parking. Location was very central. Easy access to everything. Easy to get Uber taxis.”

“The team are a dedicated caring slightly crazy a lot of people, and that just makes the whole visit a bit more special and the food is always typically excellent Gabrielle Great server and the chef Karl made a great meal”

“From day one this hotel was just perfect! The location is spot on – right next to the Derbion with fantastic transport links, making it really convenient. The cleanliness throughout the hotel is impeccable, everything feels fresh and well looked after. The staff here are absolutely brilliant – friendly, helpful, and always smiling. The restaurant is top notch nosh, with great food and service to match. A special shout out has to go to both Pat and George for their incredible customer service. They were lovely, chatty, friendly, and nothing was ever too much to ask. They’re a true credit to the team and made my stay extra enjoyable. Can’t recommend this Premier Inn highly enough – I’ll definitely be back!”

“A fantastic experience all round. Staff were knowledgable and readily available to offer help and advice when needed. Stock selection is second to none. Price matched to online deals with no questions asked and extra discount on-top for a large order. Really can’t recommend this company enough for an easy and convenient one stop shop for everything you could need.”

“Excellent places for children in door Play area one side toddler age under 4 Other side age 4 and over Food very yummy fresh samosa and chicken tikka chip, pizza and hot and cold drink other food available is well. Prayer room is well. Staff are very friendly management excellent.”

“I took a leap and booked a Jumpin party package just 2.5 weeks before the event, despite never having been there before—and I’m so glad I did! From the moment I booked, every staff member provided outstanding service. I called several times with questions and each time I was greeted with friendly and helpful responses. The kids had a blast in the ball pit before our session began, and the team was incredibly accommodating, even welcoming two surprise guests without any issues. Safety was a top priority, with staff stationed throughout the play area ensuring the kids were safe. Hand sanitizers were readily available, which was a nice touch. Our party host was the sweetest person, making the experience even better. The party room was clean and nicely set up, with comfortable seating. We were given a balloon arch, cake knife, cutlery, paper plates, and cups—though the party lights didn’t work, but that was only a minor hiccup. We ordered pizzas, which the kids loved, along with chips, salad, a tray of delicious fruit, and two amazing cake/biscuit boxes that I’m still raving about. Unlimited squash was available throughout our session. The host helped us both set up and clean up, and was always on hand to assist with anything we needed. I couldn’t be more satisfied with the service! Paid parking is available, and you have 5 minutes from your arrival to pay. As a side note, Jumpin Derby is the only place I’ve visited since arriving in the UK where every staff member I encountered was genuinely friendly and helpful!”

“Excellent staff very friendly and helpful Found or knew about all events i had questions about Very clean tidy and presentable appearance Would go again, prefer the in person experience i received”

“I’ve been a member of this club for many years. It’s great. I love the classes, particularly Body pump, balance and combat All of the instructors are great. In fact all the staff are friendly and helpful. The changing rooms and pool area are clean and well maintained. Highly recommend”

“Honestly great, you don’t expect it to be as fun as it is! If you get one of the deals it can be really cheap too! Really good bit of fun to do in winter when it’s cold and dark inside. The bowling’s great and definitely the best value but they also have escape rooms, karaoke and laser tag I’m pretty sure.”

“Stayed here for going to a gig in town, clean and comfortable, a short walk or taxi ride to the centre of Derby... staff are lovely, plenty of free parking and a buffet breakfast for £10.75... the scrambled eggs were really good, a good choice of hot and cold food plus there's a bar and the restaurant serves other dishes all day.”

“We had an wonderful stay. The rooms were nice and clean and made up in time for our early check in. Emma was very attentive and very friendly made us feel very welcomed and really appreciate all the help she provided. There was a lot of us and she went out her way to make our stay wonderful! I think the lady who cleaned our rooms was Nina and she was so friendly too the rooms were clean couldn't fault anything. Thank you to you both. Look forward staying again in the future”

“Absolutely amazing service , we needed a hotel for the night last minute due to a awful expereince at our accomodation in Nottingham. We turned up late to reception and the guy went out of his way to get us a room suitable for 3 adults. Nothing was too much trouble and we got a fairly good night's sleep. Staff were amazing , so thank you for coming to our rescue after a awful experience elsewhere”

“Ordered a mirror via Click & Collect on 06/11 and went to pick it up, only to realise the car was just a bit too small! Thankfully, Courtney came to our rescue — she was absolutely amazing. She was so patient and friendly, laughed along with my mum and me as we tried all sorts of ideas to make it fit, and went above and beyond to help us. In the end, we managed to get it in the car, and we couldn’t have done it without her”

“Good location. It's nice to be able to have good enough food too. Most soft plays lack that. My children loved the soft play. Note: It does get busy and you might struggle to find a table. It's definitely a nicer place to visit when it's a bit quieter.”

“Went to the stay and play here and it's amazing!”

“My daughter is always happy to go to nursery”

“Lovely friendly yet professional atmosphere very well managed by Ingrid and Nicola. A great place to work or catch up over a delicious coffee!”