IF you're looking for a city break, Derby is probably not at the top of your list of places to visit. And you wouldn't be alone, after it came bottom of a survey of the UK's cities . 4 A city named one of the worst in the UK is a great option for an affordable staycation Credit: Alamy 4 I often take my kids there, as there are lots of fun attractions Credit: Catherine Lofthouse The Which? study spoke to thousands of people, rating places rating accommodation, food and drink, cultural sites and tourist attractions, ease of getting around, lack of crowds and value for money.
And Derby scored just 56 per cent (compared to top place Liverpool at 84 per cent ). But with popularity comes higher prices, so if you're looking for a city break on a budget , it might be worth giving Derby a second look. I live about half an hour away and my boys and I have had plenty of fun days out in and around the city.
Not only is there lots to love in this overlooked city, there's rarely any crowds to contend with, as clearly it doesn't have the best reputation. If you're after a quiet staycay without raucous revellers spilling out of every bar, this could be the spot for you. The city centre is looking a bit unloved at the moment, but there is still lots to do and it doesn't cost the earth when you go to local attractions like Moorways Water Park , which are low price but high value.
Derby's got loads of lovely green spaces like Alvaston and Markeaton parks and Elvaston Castle. Most read in City b.
