Parking
Derby is an easy city to drive into, with multi-storey car parks around the city centre and pay-and-display on many central streets during the day.
- Check your property listing first — some of our homes include parking, others are close to public car parks.
- City centre car parks and most on-street bays accept payment by app.
- Large employers such as Rolls-Royce and Royal Derby Hospital run their own on-site parking — check arrangements with your host team.
Getting around
Derby sits right in the middle of the country, which makes getting in and out refreshingly simple.
By train
Derby station is on the Midland Main Line, with direct services to London St Pancras, Birmingham, Sheffield, Nottingham and beyond.
By bus
A frequent local bus network runs from Derby Bus Station across the city and out to nearby towns.
By air
East Midlands Airport is a short drive south of the city.
By road
The A38, A52 and A50 link Derby to the M1 and the wider motorway network.
Business travel
Derby is an engineering city. Many of our guests are here for Rolls-Royce, Toyota, Alstom or the hospital, often on multi-week contracts.
- Every home has fast WiFi and a dedicated place to work.
- Weekly and monthly stays are available — contact us for longer-stay rates.
- We can provide invoices for company bookings.
Local attractions
Derby Cathedral
The city's oldest building, with a tower dating back to the 16th century and stunning views across the city.
Museum of Making
Housed in the world's first factory — the Silk Mill — this museum celebrates Derby's extraordinary history of innovation.
Derwent Valley Mills
A UNESCO World Heritage Site that tells the story of the birth of the factory system.
Major employers
Working in Derby? These are some of the big names our business guests visit.
Rolls-Royce
One of the world's leading aerospace and defence companies, headquartered in Derby. Thousands of contractors and engineers visit the Sinfin and Raynesway sites throughout the year.
Toyota Manufacturing UK
Toyota's Burnaston plant, just outside Derby, is one of the UK's largest car manufacturing facilities. Regular shift patterns make nearby serviced accommodation ideal.
Bombardier Transportation
Now part of Alstom, Derby's Litchurch Lane works is the UK's last remaining train factory, attracting engineers and specialists from across Europe.
Hospitals
Many of our guests are NHS staff, contractors or visiting family. Here's what's nearby.
Royal Derby Hospital
The main acute hospital serving southern Derbyshire, Royal Derby is a major employer and a destination for NHS staff, agency workers, and visiting specialists.
Derby City Hospital
Providing rehabilitation and community services, City Hospital is located just north of the city centre.
Universities
University of Derby
Main campus on Kedleston Road, plus city-centre sites. Popular with visiting families on open days and graduation weeks.
Event venues
Pride Park Stadium
Home of Derby County FC, a short walk from the railway station.
Derby Arena
A velodrome and multi-use events space next to Pride Park.
Derby Theatre
The city's main producing theatre, in the city centre.
Derbyshire County Cricket Ground
County cricket close to the city centre.