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| Derby Travel Guide for backpackers |
| This town that was declared a city as recently as 1977 is not the most exciting spot on the planet, but it does have some interesting stuff such as some grand nineteenth-century stone terraces and the cathedral, and its reputation as the Ghost Capital of England. |
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 DAILY BUDGET in DERBY - England is not all that cheap (every heard the classic under-statement?) and to just survive by camping or staying in a hostel and doing self-catering you will need about US$ 53 a day, and for a more rounded experience with a room at a B&B, at least one decent meal a day at a restaurant, and to take in a few of the paying attractions, then consider spending upwards from US$124 a day. |
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Derby Cathedral - Generally considered to have been founded in 943AD by King Edmund, the cathedral is said to be haunted by the ghost of Bonnie Prince Charlie.
Ashbourne - This charming little town with a cobbled Market Place and old stone buildings is set on the rim of the Peak District just twelve miles northwest of Derby.
Swarkestone Bridge - Almost a mile long, and the longest in Britain, the Swarkestone Bridge was built in the early 13th century by two heartbroken sisters whose fiances were drowned while trying to cross the flooded river. Don't go down to it on a dark and stormy night if you fear spooks, because that is when the ghostly girls come out to mourn their dead loves.
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Wild Thyme Cafe - located at the Rainbow Centre, 88 Abbey Street, this tiny place serves vegetarian and vegan food.
Bistangos Restaurant - At St. Peters Churchyard, if you can get your mind off the wandering goulies and ghosties, you will enjoy the Italian food served at good prices here.
Eagle Centre Market Cafe - Located, funnily enough at Eagle Centre, this place sells ‘chip butties' (sandwiches with fried chips filling), at backpacker pries.
The Peacock Inn - For £3.95 from monday to saturday they do a lovely meal, but the best on the menu without doubt is the farmhouse grill!
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Gossips - Gower St., Live bands and Friday night parties make this a great venue.
The Dolphin - Cnr. Queen/Full St., Come here on a cold winters night and relax by the log fire and sup a pint or two in old world ambience.
The Bell and the Vines - At Saddlergate; students and the X-generation chill out here, with no sign of any old geezers or wheezers.
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