Pickford's House
41 Friar Gate, Derby, DE1 1DA
Plan your visit
Experience domestic life up close and learn about how the Pickford family and later occupants used each fascinating room. From the lavish dining room to the humble servant’s bedroom, you’re bound to find something that piques your interest. Download a Derby City Centre Map here.- Call: 01332 715181
- Email: info@derbymuseums.org
Opening times
- Monday Closed
- Tuesday-Saturday 10am - 5pm
- Sunday Closed
Find the door
Although the front of the house may look like the entrance to our museum, our visitor entrance is to the right of the building up a ramp, so that it is accessible for everyone. We open the front door to our visitors for special events.
Access and facilities
At Derby Museums we want everyone to be able to enjoy our exhibitions and events, and we have taken every measure to ensure that we are as open and accessible to as many people as possible. Read our access statement.Shop
Our brand new shop located in the Brewhouse is now open at Pickford’s House. This is a wonderful space full of traditional children’s toys, souvenirs and gifts inspired by our beautiful garden and all things craft.
Every gift bought in our shop helps keep Derby Museums fantastic and free for everyone!
How to get here
By car
There is free parking at Pickford’s House for visitors. Turn right at the ‘Pickford’s House’ sign off Agard Street. There is also Pay and display parking on Friar Gate.
By train
With a direct train from London to Derby, you can be at any of our museums in less than two hours!
By bus
There are frequent and regular bus services into the Derby city centre, operated by Trent Barton and Arriva. Derby bus station is a 10 minute walk away through the city centre.
By bike
Pickford's House is on cycle routes 54 and 68, part of the Derby City Cycle Map. There are spaces for bicycle parking at Pickford's House - please ask a member of staff when you arrive.
