Derbyshire · Indoor & outdoor

Pickford’s House

A Georgian house museum with period rooms, toy theatres and a garden.

Closed Sundays and Mondays. Wheelchair access covers only part of the house, and no accessible toilet is listed. Checked 1 October 2026.

Admission snapshot
Free entry · free visitor parking
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Weather
Indoor & outdoor
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Visitor rating
★ 4.6/5
357 Tripadvisor reviews · Checked 1 October 2026
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Your day out

Published hours are Tuesday–Saturday 10:00–17:00, closed Sundays and Mondays. The visitor entrance is via the ramp to the right of the building. Toy theatres are on the top floor, so confirm the route if stairs are an issue.

Age guidance: All ages

Facilities: Wheelchair access is limited to the ground floor, lower ground floor and garden. The operator says this site has no accessible toilets; plan facilities before travelling. Shop on the lower ground floor.

Location: 41 Friar Gate, Derby, DE1 1DA

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What visitors say

★ 4.6/5 · 357 Tripadvisor reviews

Sampled visitors enjoy the period rooms, toy theatres and helpful staff. Reviews also describe changing exhibitions and exploring multiple floors; check the current programme and access limitations for your family.

Read the full Tripadvisor reviews · Snapshot checked 1 October 2026. Summary of sampled reviews, not a complete consensus.

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