Craftcore

International centre for contemporary art and creativity. Exhibitions, studios, work spaces, shop and cafe.

This Grade-II listed building is the work of Melbourne (Derbyshire) engineer Rowland Mason Ordish, and was completed in 1866. It re-opened in 2025 after extensive renovation.

2-screen cinema, gallery, café bar, workshop, BFI Mediatheque. Co-organiser of FORMAT, the UK’s leading festival of international photography.

Features collections of porcelain created in Derby since 1750. Other displays include archaeology, military history, geology and natural history. The art gallery has a large collection of paintings by Joseph Wright of Derby.

3,500 capacity destination for concerts, family events, sports and conferencing.

Community garden, with a programme of events, open days and workshops running throughout the season. Run by Down to Earth, Derby.