🌸 *Derby in bloom – where cobblestones meet cherry blossoms.*

#springwander As winter’s grip loosens, Derby transforms into a canvas of renewal. The River Derwent, once steel-grey under leaden skies, now sparkles as sunlight dances across its rippling surface. Cherry blossoms erupt like pink confetti along Friar Gate, their petals swirling in the breeze past Georgian townhouses and modern cafés alike. The Peak District’s fringes beckon just beyond the city. Here, lambs frolic in fields flanking the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, their playful antics mirroring the energy of Derby’s own spring awakening.