Pickford's House

I attended a beautiful wedding here however I have visited the museum before and it is absolutely lovely as both a venue to marry or visit for the history. The museum staff were very informative as a tour and attentive as hosts. I can not thank you enough for enabling my daughter and son in law to have the wedding day they deserved and wanted.

Brilliant example of a Georgian house and garden. Fabulous newly extended display of toy theatres. Playroom and activity areas for children. A chance for children to dress up too. Interesting temporary exhibition of toy theatres in different artistic styles made by students at the University of Derby. A small gift shop. It's a donations only museum. A great day out for adults and/or children.

We loved our visit here and there was plenty for the children (7 and 4) to see. The member of staff we met on arrival was really friendly and happy to chat and give us a brief outline of what was on offer. Would definitely come back for another visit.

Truly wonderful piece of history tucked away within walking distance of the City centre.

Pickford's house is a very interesting Georgian period house that has been restored sympathetically to retain it's many period features . The house is steeped in history and displays many artifacts and items that were in common use in the house during its history . The house is furnished and equipped with period fixtures and fittings and displays most aspects of its inhabitants from the house keeping staff to the gentry who lived there . The house also has various displays which are changed throughout the year and are most interesting , ranging from puppet theatre to 1960 s fashion exhibitions . The entrance is free and donations are greatly appreciated to help maintain the property and fund it's various displays and exhibits . The museum's Victorian puppet theatre exhibition is most interesting and fun and is quite fascinating , and would intrigue the young and the older generation alike , with a life size small stage set background for that ideal photo opportunity as a souvenir ! For you or your family . There are also some colouring pages of replica puppet scenes that one can shade in available upstairs in the puppet room free of charge , which will keep the children happy . The house really is a time capsule and is only a ten minute walk from the city centre , so the next time whilst here in derby why not visit Pickford's house museum and see how people lived in the Georgian and Victorian era right here in the city of derby . A local treasure right here on our doorstep !! .