The Abbey

As the name ‘Darley Abbey’ suggests, there was once an abbey on the site of the village. All the buildings from that time have been lost through time, except for this. It is believed to have been the lay-brothers’ refectory. In recent years it has been the Abbey Public House, but is currently closed. It’s still a remarkable survival, and worth a look.

The Fish Pass

On the River Derwent at Darley Abbey, just south of the bridge, is a fish pass to allow fish access to the waters above the old weir. It’s rare that you can get this close to the pass, but you’ll spot it from the riverbank in the Riverside Gardens, and from the bridge.