Category: Sport & Leisure

[osm_map lat="52.9526687" lon="-1.4864042" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Allestree Crown Green Bowls Club occupies a grass pitch in Allestree, a residential area in the northern part of Derby. Crown green bowls is a traditional British outdoor sport played on a slightly domed grass surface, and the club's unlit pitch reflects the typical setup of a community-level facility used during daylight hours. Allestree itself sits a few miles from Derby city centre, bordered by Allestree Park and the surrounding suburban streets that give the area a quiet, well-established character.The Sport and the FacilityCrown green bowls differs from flat green bowls in that the playing surface rises towards the centre, adding an extra layer of skill to judging the path of each bowl. The club's grass pitch is maintained for competitive and recreational play.…

[osm_map lat="52.8853192" lon="-1.4438955" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Situated in the Alvaston and Boulton area of south-east Derby, Brackens Crown Green Bowls Club is an outdoor bowls pitch that serves the local communities of Alvaston and Boulton. Crown green bowls is a traditional sport popular across the Midlands and the North of England, played on a slightly raised central green rather than a flat rink, requiring a different technique and judgement from flat green bowls.The Local AreaAlvaston and Boulton are residential neighbourhoods on the eastern fringes of Derby, close to the River Derwent and within easy reach of Alvaston Park. The area is well connected by road and local bus routes into Derby city centre, making the club accessible to residents across this part of the city.Visiting the ClubAs a pitch-based facility,…

[osm_map lat="52.8978481" lon="-1.4355555" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Sitting within the Alvaston and Crewton area of Derby, the Trent Street Social Crown Green Bowls Club is a community sports pitch dedicated to crown green bowls. The club draws players from the surrounding residential neighbourhoods of south-east Derby, an area characterised by quiet streets and long-established local ties.Crown Green Bowls in AlvastonCrown green bowls is a traditional outdoor sport played on a slightly raised, domed green, and it remains popular across the East Midlands. The Alvaston and Crewton club brings together local bowlers in a setting that reflects the sport's place in everyday community life in Derby. The pitch is the focus of regular club activity throughout the bowling season.Finding the ClubThe club is located in the Alvaston district, which lies to the…

[osm_map lat="52.9048865" lon="-1.436263" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Alvaston Park Skate Park sits within Alvaston Park, one of Derby's larger green spaces located on the eastern side of the city. The skate park has an asphalt surface and is set up for skateboarding, making it a practical spot for skaters of varying abilities who want a dedicated outdoor area to practise.What to ExpectThe facility is classified as a pitch and is open to the public as part of the wider park grounds. The asphalt surface provides a firm, consistent riding area suitable for skateboards. Alvaston Park itself also has other recreational features nearby, meaning skaters can combine a session with a visit to the surrounding parkland.Getting ThereAlvaston Park is accessible from the eastern side of Derby, with Boulton Lane and London Road…

[osm_map lat="52.910596" lon="-1.3893175" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Sitting on Borrowash Road in Derby, the Anderson Electrical Arena is the home ground of Borrowash Victoria AFC, a football club based in the DE21 postcode area to the east of the city. The stadium is addressed at 350 Borrowash Road and takes its name from a local electrical company that has lent its branding to the ground. The surrounding area of Borrowash is a residential suburb with easy road access from Derby's eastern fringes.The Club and the GroundBorrowash Victoria AFC is the operator of the Anderson Electrical Arena, and the club uses the ground as its base for competitive football in the local and regional leagues. The stadium is a community-level football venue, reflecting the grassroots nature of football in this part of…

[osm_map lat="52.9261499" lon="-1.4804707" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Situated on Chapel Street in central Derby, Derby City Gym & Sports Centre is a sports facility in the DE1 postcode district, placing it within easy reach of the city centre and its surrounding streets. Chapel Street sits in a well-connected part of Derby, accessible on foot from the main shopping and transport areas of the city.What the Centre OffersAs a dedicated sports centre, Derby City Gym & Sports Centre caters to those looking for gym and sports facilities within the city. The building occupies its own premises on Chapel Street, making it a straightforward destination for residents and visitors in the Derby area who want to keep active during their time in the city.Getting ThereDerby is well served by rail and bus connections,…

[osm_map lat="52.943518" lon="-1.4138954" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Situated on Morley Road in the Moor Farm area of Derby, the Derby County FC Training Ground is the private training base used by Derby County Football Club. The facility carries the address Moor Farm Training Centre and falls within the DE21 4TB postcode district, placing it to the north-east of Derby city centre. Access to the site is restricted to club personnel, making it a working facility rather than a public attraction.The FacilityThe training ground operates as a dedicated football centre, with the site classified as a sports centre focused on soccer. It sits within the broader Derby suburb area, close to residential streets and local neighbourhoods. The surrounding Morley Road corridor connects to the wider road network serving this part of the…

[osm_map lat="52.930006" lon="-1.461568" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Sitting within the Racecourse Playing Fields off Saint Marks Road in Derby, the Derby Racecourse Football Hub is a dedicated football facility carrying the postcode DE21 6AL. The playing fields occupy a broad open space in the north-east of the city, well placed for residents of the surrounding neighbourhoods and easily accessible from the wider Derby road network.The FacilityThe football hub is a sports centre focused entirely on football, offering structured pitches and organised play for those living in and around Derby. It sits within the larger Racecourse Playing Fields, which is one of Derby's recognised parks and open spaces managed under the city's parks service. Further information about the site is available through Derby City Council's In Derby parks portal.Getting ThereThe hub is…

[osm_map lat="52.9274918" lon="-1.461071" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Founded on 4 November 1870 following a meeting at the Derby Guildhall, Derbyshire County Cricket Club has grown from a small county side into one of eighteen first-class county clubs within the domestic cricket structure of England and Wales. The Earl of Chesterfield, who had played alongside and against the All England Eleven, was elected as the club's first President, with Walter Boden - who had spent three years campaigning for the club's formation - appointed as Secretary. The club's home is the County Cricket Ground in Derby, historically known as the Racecourse Ground.Early History and First-Class StatusBefore the club was formally established, an informal Derbyshire team travelled to Kent and London in July 1870, defeating the Gentlemen of Kent at the Angel Ground…

[osm_map lat="52.9041929" lon="-1.4873332" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Derbyshire Tennis Centre is a dedicated tennis facility located in Derby, offering courts and coaching for players across the county. As a sports centre focused entirely on tennis, it provides a year-round venue for both casual players and those competing at club or county level.Tennis in DerbyThe centre is one of the county's principal venues for the sport, catering to a wide range of players from beginners through to more experienced competitors. Its focus on a single sport means facilities and staff are directed specifically at tennis, from court maintenance to organised sessions and programmes throughout the year.Visiting the CentreThose planning a visit can use the interactive map to get a clear overview of the surrounding streets, nearby landmarks, and the best route to…

[osm_map lat="52.9113802" lon="-1.4661361" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Located in the Osmaston area of Derby, the DFS Combustion/Formans Club/Rolls Royce Foremans/Osmaston MSC Crown Green Bowls Club is a crown green bowls pitch with a history tied to the industrial and working communities that shaped this part of the city. The club's lengthy name reflects the various organisations and workplaces - including the famous Rolls-Royce operation in Derby - that have been associated with the facility over the years, pointing to the tradition of works-based sports clubs that once flourished across British manufacturing towns.Crown Green Bowls in OsmastonCrown green bowls is a form of the game played on a slightly raised, domed green rather than a flat rink, and it has long been popular in the Midlands and the North of England. This…

[osm_map lat="52.9237077" lon="-1.5404451" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Sitting on Station Road in the Mickleover area of Derby, the Don Amott Arena is a football ground with the postcode DE3 9FB. It is the home of Mickleover Sports FC, a non-league football club based on the western edge of the city. The ground takes its name from a club sponsor, following a common practice in non-league football where naming rights help fund grassroots operations.The Ground and ClubMickleover Sports FC operates the arena and uses it as their primary playing pitch for competitive soccer. The club's official website at mickleoversportsfc.com carries fixture lists, news, and ticketing information for those planning a visit. Station Road provides straightforward access to the ground, and the Mickleover suburb is well connected to Derby city centre by road.

[osm_map lat="52.9211361" lon="-1.4728622" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Flo Skatepark is a dedicated skateboarding facility located in Derby city centre, within the DE1 postcode area. Sitting close to the urban core, it gives skaters across the city straightforward access without having to travel far from the main transport links and surrounding streets.What to ExpectFlo Skatepark is set up specifically for skateboarding, making it a proper destination rather than a multipurpose sports hall. Whether you're a beginner finding your feet or an experienced skater working on technical tricks, the facility caters to skateboarding as its primary focus. The park has its own website at floskatepark.com and is also active on Instagram, where updates on sessions, events, and community news are regularly posted.Getting ThereThe address is in Derby, DE1 2AZ, placing it conveniently within…

[osm_map lat="52.9113686" lon="-1.5303631" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Lonsdale Swimming Pool sits on Bishop Lonsdale Way in the Mickleover suburb of Derby, within the DE3 9DF postcode district. Mickleover is a residential area to the west of Derby city centre, and the pool is well placed to serve the local community as well as visitors from across the city.About the PoolThe facility is a covered, indoor swimming pool dedicated to the sport of swimming. Being fully enclosed, it is usable year-round regardless of weather conditions. The address on Bishop Lonsdale Way makes it straightforward to locate for those travelling by car or on foot through Mickleover.Getting ThereLonsdale Swimming Pool is accessible from the main roads running through Mickleover. Drivers can use Bishop Lonsdale Way directly, and the DE3 postcode area is well…

[osm_map lat="52.9115419" lon="-1.539652" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Tucked away in the western Derby suburb of Mickleover, the Mickleover Royal British Legion Crown Green Bowls Club is a dedicated crown green bowls pitch connected to the local Royal British Legion branch. Crown green bowls is a traditional outdoor sport with strong roots across the Midlands and the North of England, played on a slightly domed green where the raised centre adds an extra element of skill to the game.Crown Green Bowls in MickleoverThe club sits within Mickleover, a well-established residential area to the west of Derby city centre. The pitch is classified as a leisure facility, providing members and affiliated players with a dedicated space to play and practise the sport. As a Royal British Legion-affiliated club, it also carries the broader…

[osm_map lat="52.8915966" lon="-1.459598" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Moorways Sports Village and Water Park sits on Moor Lane in Derby, within the DE24 postal district. The facility is operated by Everyone Active and brings together a water park and broader sports village provision under one site, making it one of Derby's more substantial leisure destinations for families and fitness enthusiasts alike.What to Expect at MoorwaysThe water park element draws visitors looking for recreational swimming and water-based activities, while the sports village side of the complex caters to a wider range of physical pursuits. The DE24 postcode places it in the southern part of Derby, reasonably accessible from the main road network serving that part of the city.Planning Your VisitThe centre is managed by Everyone Active, whose website at everyoneactive.com carries up-to-date session…

[osm_map lat="52.8945999" lon="-1.427754" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Tucked within the Alvaston and Boulton area of Derby, Nunsfield House Crown Green Bowls Club is a dedicated bowls pitch operated by Alvaston and Boulton Bowls Club. The club takes its name from Nunsfield House, the building associated with this part of south-east Derby, and the pitch sits in a part of the city that is primarily residential, with streets and houses forming the fabric of the surrounding neighbourhood.Crown Green Bowls in DerbyCrown green bowls is a traditional outdoor sport played on a slightly raised, domed green, which distinguishes it from flat green bowls. The club at Nunsfield House carries on this pastime under the management of Alvaston and Boulton Bowls Club, providing a facility for players in this corner of Derby. The Alvaston…

[osm_map lat="52.8922933" lon="-1.462413" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Sitting alongside Osmaston Park Road in Derby, the Osmaston Park Road/Moorways Crown Green Bowls Club is a bowls pitch that draws players from across the city. The club takes its name partly from the nearby Moorways Sports Centre, a well-known leisure facility in the south of Derby that includes a swimming pool and various sports courts, making the surrounding area a hub for community sport and recreation.Crown Green Bowls in DerbyCrown green bowls is a traditional form of the game popular throughout the East Midlands, and this club provides a dedicated pitch for those who enjoy it. Unlike flat green bowls, crown green bowls is played on a slightly raised, domed surface, adding an extra layer of skill to the game. The club at…

[osm_map lat="52.9148686" lon="-1.4472924" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Pride Park Stadium sits within the Pride Park business park on the eastern edge of Derby city centre, built as part of a wider commercial redevelopment of the area during the 1990s. With a capacity of 33,597, it ranks as the 16th-largest football ground in England and has been the home of Derby County since it first opened in 1997. The move to Pride Park replaced the club's long-standing home at the Baseball Ground, where Derby County had played since 1895.From the Baseball Ground to Pride ParkThe decision to leave the Baseball Ground was shaped by a combination of safety legislation and practicalities. Following the 1989 Hillsborough Disaster, the Taylor Report required English football grounds to become all-seater by the 1994-95 season, reducing the…

[osm_map lat="52.9372693" lon="-1.4650877" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Rollerworld is a roller skating centre on Mansfield Road in Derby, with a postcode of DE21 4AW. Mansfield Road runs north from the city centre, making Rollerworld reasonably accessible from central Derby and the surrounding residential areas to the north and east of the city.What to ExpectThe venue is a purpose-built sports centre dedicated to roller skating. It operates across a single level and is listed as a leisure facility, drawing skaters of all ages from across Derby and the wider region. The centre has its own website at derbyrollerworld.co.uk, where visitors can check session times and plan their visit.

[osm_map lat="52.9230476" lon="-1.5300938" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Rykneld Sports Centre sits on Richmond Park Road in Derby, within the DE22 postcode district. This area of the city lies to the west of the centre, a part of Derby associated with residential neighbourhoods and local amenities. The sports centre takes its name from Rykneld, a reference rooted in the locality's historical geography.What to ExpectAs a dedicated sports centre, Rykneld offers the kind of facility that serves the surrounding community for fitness, recreation, and physical activity. Its position on Richmond Park Road makes it accessible to residents across the western Derby area, and it is the sort of venue that draws regular visitors rather than one-off tourists.Getting ThereRichmond Park Road is navigable by car, and the DE22 postcode covers a well-connected part of…

[osm_map lat="52.9428818" lon="-1.4315464" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Springwood Leisure Centre sits on Springwood Drive in the Oakwood suburb of Derby, within the DE21 postcode district. Oakwood is a residential area in the north-east of the city, and the leisure centre is well placed to serve the surrounding communities. The facility is a commercial sports centre, operated as part of the inDerby Active network, which manages public sport and fitness provision across the city.What the Centre HasSpringwood Leisure Centre is a sports and fitness facility catering to residents across the Oakwood area and nearby parts of north-east Derby. As a designated sports centre, it provides a range of active leisure options for people of different ages and fitness levels. The inDerby Active website gives full details of current activities, timetables, and membership…

[osm_map lat="52.9370578" lon="-1.467718" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] The Crypt is an indoor skateboarding facility in Derby, fitted with a wooden floor surface suited to skating. The name and setting suggest an enclosed, covered space - the kind of venue that allows skateboarders to practise year-round regardless of the weather outside.What to ExpectThe facility is classed as an indoor pitch dedicated to skateboarding, with a wooden surface underfoot. This type of setup is well-suited to flatground skating and technical tricks, where a smooth, consistent surface matters. Indoor skate spaces like The Crypt tend to attract skaters of all levels, from beginners finding their footing to more experienced riders working on specific moves.Getting ThereThe Crypt sits within Derby, a city well served by road and rail connections. Derby railway station provides direct links…

[osm_map lat="52.9368385" lon="-1.4676053" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] The Tracks is a skateboard pitch in Derby, associated with Rollersnakes Skate Park, one of the city's dedicated skating destinations. The surface is asphalt, maintained to an excellent standard of smoothness, making it well suited to skateboarding at most skill levels. It functions as a proper pitch-style facility rather than a casual street spot, giving skaters a defined and well-kept area to ride.Skating at The TracksThe facility is linked to Rollersnakes, a skate brand with an established presence in Derby's skating scene. Rollersnakes operates both retail and skate park services, and The Tracks falls under that umbrella. Skaters looking to visit can find further details through the Rollersnakes website at rollersnakes.co.uk. The asphalt pitch with its excellent smoothness rating puts it a step above…

[osm_map lat="52.9368865" lon="-1.4673237" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] The Vault is an indoor skateboard park located within the Rollersnakes skate shop in Derby. The park is built on a wooden surface and sits inside the building as a dedicated room-sized pitch, giving skaters a covered space to ride regardless of the weather outside. Rollersnakes has long been associated with skate culture in the UK, and The Vault is the physical skating space attached to that operation.What to ExpectAs an indoor wooden skate pitch, The Vault caters to skateboarders looking for a sheltered, controlled environment to practise. The wooden surface is typical of indoor skate facilities and suits technical street skating. Visitors can find more details about sessions and access through the Rollersnakes website before making a trip.

[osm_map lat="52.9252757" lon="-1.4827246" width="100%" height="480px" zoom="13"] Willows Sports Centre sits at 1 Willow Row in Derby city centre, within the DE1 postcode district. The address places it close to the central areas of Derby, making it reasonably accessible for residents across the city as well as those travelling in from surrounding neighbourhoods.What the Centre HasThe facility operates as a multi-sport centre, catering to a range of sporting activities under one roof. Its own website at willowssportscentre.co.uk carries current information on sessions, membership, and bookings for those looking to plan a visit.Getting ThereWillow Row is a street within Derby's city centre area, putting the sports centre within walking distance of Derby's main transport connections. The central location makes it straightforward to reach by foot, cycle, or public transport for most people…