Children's entertainment in Derby

“Wonderful little community centre, good access for wheelchairs and push chairs, has private rooms and being a community centre it is available for hire at very competitive rates. They run after school classes during the week, for Islamic studies.”

“Our wedding at Confessions was perfect for us. Hannah and her staff are amazing before during and after. Beautiful historic venue with character and charm. Their was nothing to much trouble from booking to after my wedding day. It was perfect. Thankyou to the Hannah and the confessions team for making our day perfect. Highly recommended if ya want a perferct wedding day”

“What a great place! The house was finished in 1765 which was intended for grand entertaining and used to display superb paintings, sculptures and furniture. Kedleston celebrates one 18th century landowners fascination with classical Rome and this can be seen and witnessed throughout the entire house”

“Attended for a Wedding. Super layout. Staff so friendly. Meal was excellent.”

“Took my 3 year old and 1 year old. Very impressed, both kids were entertained the entire time, good value for money compared to soft plays with similar slots. Didn't sample the food so can't comment on that but the menu definitely catered to kids. Coffee was lovely. Didn't expect to be able to park right outside so that was a plus too.”

“This venue is superb. My wife arranged a surprise party for me and the owner and staff could not have been any better in helping her arrange this. Highly recommend this venue for all your occasion. Food was amazing and the staff on the night were great.”

“The Flowerpot is one of Derby’s gems. Fantastic live music in an intimate setting, with great sound and atmosphere every single night. The staff are genuinely friendly and welcoming, and the service is always quick despite how busy it gets. A brilliant range of beers on tap, plus good value for money. The crowd is lively but respectful, creating a great vibe whether you’re here for a gig or just a pint. Consistently an excellent night out – easily one of the best venues in Derby. I really hope they’ll consider creating more opportunities for private functions here as I can think of no better place to host a special occasion.”

“There is a LONG drive to the entrance. Be sure that your GPS takes you to the correct one. Calke Abbey is maintained a bit differently from other National Trust Properties. The Trust chose not to try to bring it back to its original glory, but rather, to leave it in the condition in which it was received, which includes wings of rooms in disrepair. Tour is self guided but volunteers are frequent to offer explanations or answer questions. One of the unique holdings is a state bed made for King George I in 1715. The bed linens were found by the Trust rolled up in the basement. Since they were in perfect condition, the bed is set up as it would have been and preserved behind glass. Another was the caricature room whose walls were covered with humor satirical pictures. I found it to be quite entertaining. The dining room featured some outstanding decor, simply presented. The main entertaining room was filled with glass cabinets loaded with taxidermy. Not my favorite but that is how the family had left it to the Trust. One particular wing has rooms that are in complete disrepair with the ceilings falling, wall paper peeling, and loads of broken furniture haphazardly tossed in the room. Not at all what one would expect while walking through a National Trust Site. Calke Abbey is perfect example of a country estate that was barely held together in the 20th century. Many similar country houses did not survive to tell their story. We are National Trust members (via Royal Oak), so I cannot attest to the cost of entry. Parking lot was within easy walk of the entrance. No reservations were needed.”

“On arrival to the Jennings rooms we were greeted by staff and shown to our table that we had literally booked 10 minutes prior to our arrival. The restaurant was pretty full and busy. The food smelled absolutely amazing. We had ordered the beef Sunday lunch and a pudding. The food and service was amazing. We will definitely be back soon. S&P”

“Absolutely had a blast with the Sam’s Saloon. It was challenging but also fun! Rachel was such a great game master and a lot of fun to talk to I can’t wait to come back and try new ones!”

“Great fun. Great for birthday or a fun hour out. Kid's loved it, so did the adults.”

“Great day out at Burton Albion. It was well worth a visit. A fun fan zone, good beer and food, god atmosphere”

“Very nice park for both couples and families with plenty of activities like massive zip line, padelo boats, slides, a big paddling, poolcanoeing for kids and more. There's a Cafe for a quick drink or bite with plenty of seatings outside plus picnic tables all over the area.”

“Great place with great coffee. Really enjoyed a nice breakfast cob and slice of cake.very nice modern setting with plenty of space and little play area outside for the kids. Staff are warm , friendly and polite and really make you feel welcome. If you like a slither of cake be warned these are great cakes but you got to be quick , they are popular. For a place in its infancy they have made an amazing start and living close I am eager to see this great little spot grow from strength to strength. Highly recommend this place for sure.”

“Forbidden Temple of Montezuma 59:58 skin-of-the-teeth success. Aaron was great host and prepared us for the escape room. Welcoming and fun for all kinds of puzzling abilities, with interesting and varied challenges. Easy to reach city centre location with great escape rooms.”

“Very clean bright. It is a good size for all sorts of meetings and events. Facilities available are very good.”

“Really nice and quiet. The local parish council even got around to installing access gates in adequate places. It's clean, all amenities work, it's fun and great for... well, nearly all ages.”

“My children have been attending Thornhill for over a year now and I honestly can’t talk highly enough of the setting. The nursery is a clean, open and airy setting with an incredible outside area and well laid out rooms containing perfect age appropriate toys catering to both the youngest and the oldest of the rooms. The beautiful setting aside, the staff at thornhill are truly what makes it. I was incredibly anxious to start my children at nursery… it takes me a while to warm to new settings especially trusting them with my children and honestly? I was sold the moment I had spoken to the angels as I now call them (because seriously, anyone who can make my oldest try new food and my youngest sleep is an angel). Every single member of staff is lovely, they have no issues answering any questions you may have and the love they have for your children shows when they greet them in the morning. Both my children are polar opposites so I feel it’s important to pass comment that they cater to every child’s needs. Olivia, the nursery manager is truly incredible. I have sought her advice a lot in the past 6 months and she’s always given me honest advice and opinions which is so valued because of her years of expertise. As a parent, I don’t know everything and it’s nice to get outside input from someone who has plenty of experience with all kinds of children!”

“Brilliant party, very good value for money. We love the photobooth and I like how things like cake knives and lighters are provided as this is often something people forget. We already have another party booked here and can't wait! Unfortunately I can't provide photos as they all have children in.”

“Good dance studios. Has an excellent adult tap class on a Wednesday night. Taken on by Derby Live there are classes back on.”

“Jellybeans has been amazing with my son and my daughter. They have always had a brilliant time, arriving with smiling and coming home full of beans! The staff are just lovely, always there for a chat. Jellybeans has made it much easier with working life, knowing that my children are cared for, loved and all the time learning something new through fun play, makes me one happy mommy.”

“We chose Stretton day nursery based on recommendations from other parents in the village, and it’s easy to say that all of our expectations have been surpassed. All of the nursery staff are so friendly and go above and beyond, they take so much pride in what they do. This nursery truly has a family feel, and the garden facilities are phenomenal, it really is a home from home for little ones!”

“Lovely place for local community,,, the food in the cafe is amazing and all the staff are very friendly.”

“The team here are truly amazing. They have made the whole process so easy and will take out as much time as you need to discuss any worries you might have. I love the feedback at the end of the day and look forward to hearing about everything he has done. All the girls are so kind and really care about all the children and my son loves talking about all of the ladybird staff when we are home. Their menu is great and it has made it a little easier at home with trying things he didn't always like to eat.”

“Kingfisher Day Nursery are fantastic at what they do, the staff are all so friendly and helpful. The activities they provide for the children are always so creative and aid their learning at the same time. The food they provide for the children is always varied and I think the nursery is excellent value for money.”

“This is the second time we have booked this venue and it’s fantastic. Highly recommend it. It’s a nice size for a cosy event. The facilities are good. Plenty of parking near by. The organisers are friendly and keen to help. This is now our go to venue for events. Plus the money goes to a charity which is an added bonus.”

“Great for children. Staff were very helpful. Will definitely go again”

“Perfect spacious place for Friday Yoga class and Tuesday's Clubbercise is great since the air-conditioning has been installed.”

“Went to the baby grow group for the first time yesterday. It's so nice talking to other parents and there is great advice you can grab from the staff. Would definitely recommend l”