Free cosplay day for fans of the Lara Croft: 30 Years On exhibition, celebrating 30 years since the original Tomb Raider game.
Pickford's House is hosting a cosplay day for fans of the Lara Croft: 30 Years On exhibition on Saturday 21 November. It's one of several cosplay dates scheduled throughout the run of the exhibition, which is open until 28 November 2026.
The context is one that hits close to home for the city: Lara Croft was created by the Derby games studio Core Design, and 2026 marks 30 years since the original Tomb Raider first came out. Since her 1996 debut, she's become one of the most recognisable female characters in video game history — a journey from a Derby studio to a global icon.
The cosplay days are part of the wider Lara Croft: 30 Years On exhibition, co-curated with collector Luke Earle. For the duration, the Grade I listed Pickford's House is turned into 'Croft Manor', with original development materials on loan from former Core Design developers, memorabilia and collectables from private collections, and interactive activities. The exhibition runs until 28 November, and the cosplay days are set dates within that window.
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A couple of practical things to keep in mind before you head down: the building has minimal changing spaces, so you'll want to arrive in costume or plan your outfit accordingly. Flash photography is prohibited inside. Entry is free, though it's a 'give what you think' setup, so you can contribute what you feel the experience is worth. You'll find it at Pickford's House, 41 Friar Gate, Derby DE1 1DA.
