Adventure-Seeker

Are you a modern day dare devil who lives life at full speed, always chasing new and exciting experiences? 

If you are, Derby is the place for you. The city and surrounding countryside have many attractions and adventures for you to explore, all of which will get your adrenaline flowing. 

Derby’s local sports facilities, lakes and racetracks offer a great selection of activities which include car racing, paintballing, quad biking and water sports. 

Love cycling or BMXing? Alvaston Park has one of the best BMX tracks in the country, while Derby Arena is home to a 250-metre indoor velodrome cycling track.

Also, being right on the edge of the Peak District, Derby is the perfect location for adventurous activities such as mountain biking, rock climbing, bouldering, abseiling, caving, kayaking, hang and paragliding and more. 

And, if you want to venture outside of Derby, there are two theme parks less than an hour away that are voted amongst the best in Europe.

Feel alive whilst experiencing life-changing activities at the University of Derby! 

  1. Go paintballing, quad biking and more at Wild Park Derbyshire
  2. Try wakeboarding at Spring Lakes
  3. Go BMXing at Alvaston Park
  4. Get close to the action at Donington Park motor racing circuit
  5. Do some Oxygen Freejumping (hint: think trampolining)
  1. Try watersports at Rother Valley Country Park
  2. Go climbing or abseiling with Blue Mountain Activities
  3. If you’ve got enough nerve, why not play Zombie Uprising
  4. Put your wits to the test at Chesterfield’s live action escape room
  5. Take to the skies paragliding with Peak Air Sports
A University of Derby Outdoor student flies through the air on a mountain bike scaling grassy terrain and trees
Five young individuals kayaking in front of a hillside in the distance
A University of Derby Outdoor student climbs rocks concentrating on her next move
Performing arts students on stage in our own Derby Theatre
Theatre Buff

If culture, local history, and a variety of food is your thing, explore the city's historic buildings, museums and galleries, or treat yourself to a trip to our very own theatre.

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Gig Goer

If you live and breathe music, Derby’s exciting music scene is the place for you. Whether you idolise world-famous stars or champion up-and-coming bands, Derby has all the gigs and fest...

Green spaces at Markeaton Street
Nature-Lover

Not everyone is a 24/7 party animal, so if your general approach to life is more laid back or you're in need of a break from your hectic schedule, you'll find derby a great place to relax.

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Night-Owl

Whether it's the typical student bars around campus you're visiting for a quick drink or a night out in the city, there are many venues to choose from.

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Sports-Enthusiast

With our fantastic sports centre facility at our Kedleston Road Campus, there are plenty of clubs, sports activities, and fitness opportunities for you to get involved in.