Have you ever stopped to take a look at the public art in the city centre that relates to Derby's heritage? You may be surprised at the number of public artworks and other features that celebrate the rich heritage of the city.

The City Council's Built Environment Team have put together a downloadable Heritage in Public Art Circular Walk map to help you to explore this heritage. You can download Heritage in Public Art Circular Walk map here.

The walk takes in historic figures and other features. A theme is contributions to science, technology and art centred in or around Derby throughout the 18th Century. The Heritage in Public Art Circular Walk has been designed for all to take part. It is pleasant and enjoyable and features part of the and the City Centre Conservation Area.

A trail for all the family, it is suitable for wheelchair users or people with pushchairs. It may take about an hour or so to complete. Wear suitable footwear, and take waterproof clothing just in case it rains.

The walk begins at the Tourist Information Centre in the Market Place, by the Assembly Rooms. A number of bus services will take you to the city centre directly - ring busline on 08706 082608 for details. You can park your car in the Assembly Rooms car park. Please note that a fee is payable.


Give it a go, you'll get some exercise and you may well learn a thing or two!

Further detailed information about each site can be found by clicking on the item of interest:

Exeter Bridge and the four famous Derbeians: Erasmus Darwin, Herbert Spencer, William Hutton and John Lombe.
Bonnie Prince Charlie, Cathedral Green
Bakewell Gates,The Silk Mill
Lock Out Mural, The Old Silk Mill Public House
Boden's Pleasance Gate, Bold Lane
Derby Art Gallery Mural, Wardwick
Sir Michael Thomas Bass, Wardwick
Joseph Wright Memorial, Iron Gate
Soldiers' Memorial Plaque, Guild Hall
The Waterfall, Market Place
War Memorial, Market Place
Steve Bloomer Memorial, Lock Up Yard
Four Statues above "New Look": Jedediah Strutt, John Lombe, William Hutton and Florence Nightingale.

Some other leaflets featuring Derby's heritage:

For further information please contact the Built Environment Team:

Telephone 01332 255060 or e-mail: urban.design@derby.gov.uk