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UK’s Real Ale capital Derby Festé 2011 – Sarruga: Peixo ‘The Orrery’ by Wright of Derby Popular Roundhouse Tours Cathedral Quarter shopping

Fantastic Festivals Ghost Walks World Heritage Restaurant Scene Real Ale Derby has a packed calendar Derby is offi cially the most Derby Museum and Art Gallery is Derby has a booming restaurant Derby is rightly known as the of events and activities all year haunted city in the UK! With over home to the largest collection of scene with over 100 quality Real Ale Capital, with over 120 real round including a number of 315 sightings of ghosts in the city paintings by the world renowned branded and independent ale pubs, several micro-breweries festivals which attract visitors centre, it’s no wonder Derby is artist Joseph Wright. Immerse venues for all tastes from and two CAMRA Beer Festivals from all over the world. fondly known as “The Dead Centre yourself in authentic Georgian around the world. each year. Why not try one of the The Olympic Torch Relay of England.” Choose from two splendour at Pickford’s House See page 7 for some award- popular Real Ale Trails or Derby’s Weekend is a highlight for Ghost Walks or an overnight vigil and visit the start of the UNESCO winning suggestions. ‘Perfect Pub Crawl’, recommended 2012 and an exciting line-up in . Derwent Valley Mills World by the Good Beer Guide 2011. is planned for 29-30 June. www.visitderby.co.uk/derbytours Heritage Site on the banks of the www.visitderby.co.uk/derbytours River Derwent. National Trust The annual Derby Festé, festival (01332) 255802 (01332) 255802 of street theatre, takes place on For opening times visit Some of the country’s most 21-22 September. Other festivals Retail Therapy www.derby.gov.uk/museums glorious great houses, including Sporting City include the FORMAT International Chatsworth, can be found in Photography Festival, Darley Park With premium brands available Railway History Derbyshire. Three magnifi cent Enjoy an exciting year round Classical Concert and CAMRA across the city, Derby now offers National Trust properties are right programme of events. Football Beer festivals. a retail haven for dedicated Derby is a historic railway city – on Derby’s doorstep, Kedleston at Derby County Football Club’s shoppers. Choose from the join us on a journey to explore Hall, is a fi ne example of a Robert sensational , www.visitderby.co.uk/ independent boutiques and cafés the oldest surviving turning shed Adam designed neo-classical fi rst-class cricket at the historic One of the whats-on-in-derby in the city’s Cathedral Quarter in the world. Walk in the footsteps mansion. Sudbury Hall and the County Ground home of (01332) 255802 to Derby’s traditional high street of its founder George Stephenson Museum of Childhood, is a grand Derbyshire County Cricket Club world’s top around St Peter’s Quarter. You’ll and learn how this Derby-born 17th century family home and plus top quality rugby can be ten easy trips. be spoilt for choice with over 190 industry shaped the world. Calke Abbey, a country house found at Derby RFC’s Haslam stores in the massive indoor world www.visitderby.co.uk/derbytours in decline, left as it was found in Lane ground. Lonely Planet Royal Crown Derby is the oldest of Westfi eld Derby. its faded glory. surviving manufacturer of English (01332) 255802 Exciting plans are in place for fi ne bone china. Don’t miss out on www.derbycathedralquarter.co.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk a £20m multi-purpose arena a factory tour, a trip to the visitor www.stpetersquarter.co.uk including a velodrome due to centre, factory shop, museum and www.westfi eld.com/derby open in 2014. coffee shop. If motorsport is your passion, then www.royalcrownderby.co.uk/visiting visit Donington Park race circuit.

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Shopping

Westfi eld Derby* Derby’s Victorian Market Hall Shop and relax in the Cathedral Quarter* St Peter’s Quarter Great for unique gifts

Shop ’til you drop at the hottest stores – from the latest fashion to must-buy beauty treats and stylish gifts – Derby has the perfect choice for you.

Westfi eld Quarter Offers over one million square feet and St Peter’s Quarter of shopping heaven in the heart of Whether you’re looking for retro the city and is recognised as one of chic or contemporary styles, the UK’s top ten shopping centres. Derby’s traditional old town Here you’ll fi nd over 190 stores showcases a variety of fashion mixing the best of the high street outlets. Opulent boutiques rub with great independent brands, shoulders with edgy chain stores, Westfi eld Derby has everything making the Cathedral Quarter you need. a great place to wander around. Also within the centre is the St Peter’s Quarter connects the Showcase Cinema de Lux, a Cathedral Quarter to Westfi eld state-of-the-art movie experience Derby and is where you’ll fi nd a with the latest Dolby 3D digital feast of family brands and stores. projection and over 2,000 seats across 12 screens. www.derbycathedralquarter.co.uk www.stpetersquarter.co.uk www.westfi eld.com/derby

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Food and Drink

The Spice Lounge Pizza Express, Iron Gate* Eat Central in Westfi eld Derby* Authentic Japanese Cuisine at Moonsha Number Five

With over 100 places Dine in Derby The 2011 Derby Food and Drink Award-winning on offer and dishes Enjoy a meal in the luxurious hot-spots are all well modern Eat Central at Westfi eld worth a try: available from around Derby – an 800-seat venue with the world, Derby has cuisine from around the world. Indian Restaurant of the Year Family favourites include, TGI The Spice Lounge something to suit Friday’s, Pizza Express, Nando’s www.spicelounge-friargate.co.uk every taste and budget, or the cinema’s own Studio Oriental Restaurant of the Year from tapas to pasta One. There’s also a wide variety New Watermargin of cafés and snacks available www. newwatermargin.co.uk and entrecôte to around the centre. Best Lunch Meanwhile, Derby’s historic enchiladas. Frothy Le Bistrot Pierre Cathedral Quarter is packed coffee cafés, real ale www. lebistrotpierre.co.uk with pubs, coffee shops, bistros pumping pubs and and award-winning restaurants. European Restaurant of the Year cork-popping wine bars The European complete the scene. Pubs Galore www.theeuropeanrestaurant.co.uk The Good Beer Guide 2011 Best Café recommended Derby for the Derby QUAD ‘Perfect Pub Crawl.’ A highlight www. derbyquad.co.uk is ‘the rack,’ available at The Best Bar Brewery Tap or The Greyhound, Number Five where you can enjoy fi ve third- www. number-fi ve.co.uk of-a-pint taster glasses of real ale complemented by a selection Best Newcomer of excellent local cheese. Mansion Restaurant & Wine Bar www. mansionderby.com Wholesome Markets Best Customer Service Derby’s Farmers’ Market comes Mansion Restaurant & Wine Bar to the Market Place on the www. mansionderby.com third Thursday of every month. Derby Restaurant of the Year A tasty selection of locally Darleys produced cheese, sausages, www. darleys.com pies and pickles create a Best Out of Town mouth-watering display. Visit Bay Tree (Melbourne) the Market Hall’s fi ne Victorian building or the Eagle Market for www. baytreerestaurant.com a modern shopping experience. Best Pub * © Tristan Poyser Photography The Brewery Tap www. derbybrewing.co.uk

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Heritage and culture

Top names at the Assembly Rooms Outdoor performance on Cathedral Green Open air concert Derby Museum & Art Gallery World Heritage Site

The world would Discover for yourself by visiting with a family of peregrine falcons Enjoy independent fi lm from the UNESCO Derwent Valley nesting on the tower – complete around the world and view the have been a different Mills World Heritage Site – site with their own web cam! best in contemporary visual art. place without Derby of Britain’s fi rst ever factory; Celebrate the world of dance at Live entertainment at the Assembly kick-starting the Derby Roundhouse – the oldest Déda and the world of fi lm and Rooms, Guildhall Theatre and surviving railway turning shed in creative arts at Derby QUAD appeals to all age Industrial Revolution the world, and Derby Museum & where you can browse classic groups and with over 36 cinema and experimenting Art Gallery – home of the world’s fi lm and TV at the British Film screens to choose from – including largest collection of Joseph Wright Institute, Mediatheque. the Director’s Hall, leather seated in the world of science of Derby paintings. luxury at the Showcase Cinema de and philosophy. Treasures, including Bess of Lux at Westfi eld Derby, you’ll be Hardwick’s magnifi cent tomb, can spoilt for choice. Today’s modern be found at Derby Cathedral along cultural scene sets the balance, offering vibrant and creative attractions and exciting festivals.

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Ghosts, railways, Derby Ghost Walks Derby Real Ale Tours Royal Crown Derby real ale, fi ne china – The streets are steeped in haunted Go on a ‘Perfect Pub Crawl’ as Tours discover a variety of history making Derby the most recommended by the Good Beer A mid-week visit to Royal Crown haunted city in the UK. Guide 2011. Derby’s compact Derby offers a genuine factory intriguing tours that Experience underground tunnel city layout is the perfect territory tour experience at the oldest are guaranteed to surprises and learn how public for discovering the city’s real ale surviving manufacturer of hangings used to entertain the appeal. Micro-breweries, CAMRA English fi ne bone china. See the educate and entertain. crowds! Pub stops along the way beer festivals and The Derby whole process from clay moulds help to steady the nerves. Brewing Company’s unique to fi nal hand-gilded decoration. taster racks can’t fail to impress. Finish up in the factory shop Derby Roundhouse For more ideas visit to pick up some great bargains! Tours www.visitderby.co.uk/realale For tour bookings and further Derby’s railway heritage can information, go to be tracked down at Derby www.visitderby.co.uk/derbytours Roundhouse – now home to Derby or telephone (01332) 255802 College. Reminders of the golden age of steam are never far away on this hour-long tour where you can literally walk in the steps of the ‘Father of Railways’, George Stephenson.

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© Dave Bird © Dave Bird © Dave Bird Olympic torch in Derby Olympic merchandise Darley Park celebrations

Mark the date in Olympic Torch Lights Up Derby The Derby QUAD Derby QUAD Summer Derbyshire and the Peak District have long been the fi lming location your diary to celebrate Friday 29 – Saturday 30 June 2012 Summer Nights Nights Film Festival for hit fi lms such as Jane Eyre, Pride and Prejudice, Harry Potter this once in a lifetime Derby will take centre stage Visit www.visitderby.co.uk/olympics Film Festival brings 4 May – 15 September and Women in Love and now you with a spectacular weekend of for a full programme of Olympic opportunity to welcome fantastic classic and 2012 can see some of the fi lms in the celebrations, putting us fi rmly Torch Relay weekend events, or Bring your picnic or if you would original locations they were shot in. the Olympic Torch on the world map. The torch contact Derby Tourist Information contemporary fi lms rather, sample the tasty treats on will be arriving in Derby Market Centre tel: 01332 255802. For more information including to Derby! together with fabulous offer at each venue and enjoy the Place on the evening of Friday fi lm and location details, visit For a comprehensive list splendour of the great outdoors 29 June before moving on to locations throughout www.visitderby.co.uk/fi lmfestival of Olympic related events along with fi lms to stimulate your Darley Park where the Celebration throughout Derbyshire, visit Derbyshire, all presented senses and create the perfect Cauldron will be lit followed by an www.derbyshire.uk.com on a giant screen by cinematic experience at venues exhilarating ceremony and stage you will never forget including show, which will be broadcast live QUAD, Derby’s centre Olympic Souvenirs Hardwick Hall and the National on the BBC. Derby Tourist Information Centre for art and fi lm. Trust properties of Sudbury Hall, Derby’s party celebrations will has a great selection of Olympic Kedleston Hall and Calke Abbey. continue over the weekend, Souvenirs for sale, so pop in and including the famous Darley Park buy yourself a little bit of history! Classical Concert and Firework Wenlock and Mandeville soft toys, Screening Highlights: Display on the evening of keyrings, badges and baseball caps. Saturday 30 June. Derby Tourist Information Centre, Elvaston Castle Market Place, Derby DE1 3AH. Friday 4 May – Women In Love (1969) Saturday 5 May – Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011) Sudbury Hall Friday 11 May – The Adventures of Tintin (2011) Saturday 12 May – Jane Eyre (2011) Calke Abbey Friday 10 August – The Woman in Black (2012) Saturday 11 August – Mamma Mia (2008) Kedleston Hall Friday 17 August – The 39 Steps (1935) Saturday 18 August – Pride and Prejudice (1995) Hardwick Hall Friday 31 August – War Horse (2011) Saturday 1 September – Casablanca (1942) The Pavilion, Rolls-Royce Leisure Friday 14 September – War Horse (2012) Saturday 15 September – Battle of Britain (1969) © Graham Lucas Commons

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Derby has an action QUAD sinfonia ViVA Events and Festivals Derby Festé 21-22 Olympic Torch Relay packed calendar of Bringing the best in international The East Midlands regional orchestra For a full list of the September 2012 Weekend 29-30 June events, festivals, live quality art and fi lm to the city. is based in the city and regularly Derby Festé is the spectacular 2012 With a 2 screen independent performs at a variety of venues latest events, visit highlight of Derby’s cultural entertainment and arts. cinema, contemporary art across the city. The Olympic Torch Relay is www.visitderby.co.uk/ calendar, a fantastic two day coming to Derby! A variety of gallery and café bar. www.vivaorch.co.uk celebration of street theatre www.derbyquad.co.uk festivals-events entertainment and shows will take featuring the very best place around Derby at various city Theatre international artists. Déda locations including Darley Park. The world of live entertainment Derby QUAD Summer www.derbyfeste.com The events and activities will be Derby’s centre for excellence in is alive and kicking in Derby at Nights Film Festival Saturday’s headline act will free of charge. the world of dance performances, the Assembly Rooms and Guildhall be ‘Games Time’ – an exciting classes and visual arts. Theatre www.derbylive.co.uk 4 May – 15 September For more information visit outdoor stage show in Darley www.visitderby.co.uk/olympics www.deda.uk.com and Derby Theatre 2012 Park featuring music, dance, www.derbytheatre.co.uk Outdoor screenings at top video and fi reworks. Giant Derbyshire locations – all video projections will form the FORMAT International Silver Screen presented by QUAD on a giant backdrop as four teams dressed Photography Festival Take your pick from 36 cinema silver screen. in amazingly colourful costumes screens at the citywide complexes www.visitderby.co.uk/fi lmfestival battle for victory! March 2013 including the Showcase and www.gamestime.org.uk Recognised as one of the top Odeon as well as QUAD and ten international photography Westfi eld Derby’s Showcase CAMRA Beer Festival festivals in the world this biennial Cinema de Lux where the event, hosted at various key city Director’s Hall offers leather 11-15 July 2012 venues, attracts thousands of seat luxury! The beer festival offers a visitors from around the globe. sensational selection of tasty www.formatfestival.com real ales all under one roof accompanied by fantastic live entertainment. www.derbycamra.org.uk

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Great base

Kedleston Hall Alton Towers The beautiful Peak District Heights of Abraham Family fun at CONKERS

Derby offers the Here’s just a few ideas of places to see, perfect base for www.visitderby.co.uk and visiting a wide choice www.visitpeakdistrict.com to discover more. of attractions that surround the city, Chatsworth Twycross Zoo from historic houses Known as the Palace Animal magic, 25 miles. of the Peak, 26 miles. www.twycrosszoo.com to thrilling theme www.chatsworth.org parks with Chatsworth, Heights of Abraham National Trust Trio Cable cars and caverns, 20 miles. Alton Towers and the Kedleston Hall, 7 miles www.heightsofabraham.com Peak District on our Calke Abbey, 12 miles Sudbury Hall and the National Crich Tramway Village doorstep. Combine a Museum of Childhood, 15 miles. Unlimited tram rides and great city experience www.nationaltrust.org.uk restored period village, 15 miles. www.tramway.co.uk with exciting country Haddon Hall days out. Fortifi ed medieval manor, CONKERS 26 miles. Award-winning attraction www.haddonhall.co.uk at the heart of The National Forest,19 miles. Alton Towers Resort www.visitconkers.com World leading Theme Park, 24 miles. Peak District www.altontowers.com Stunning countryside, 12 miles. www.peakdistrict.gov.uk www.visitpeakdistrict.com

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BREADSALL PRIORY – A Marriott Hotel & Country Club HALLMARK DERBY Be our AA ★★★★ HOTEL AA ★★★★ HOTEL guest in Capacity: 112 rooms Capacity: 102 rooms

Moor Road, Morley, Midland Road, Derby Derby Nr Derby DE7 6DL DE1 2SQ Tel: 01332 832235 Tel: 01332 345894

The oldest Marriott in the world, just 5 minutes from The Hallmark Derby is a 4 star contemporary hotel Derby with two restaurants, 2 golf courses, full leisure located in the heart of Derby, on the edge of the facilities and function rooms for all occasions. Open to Peak District. Easily accessible from the A38 and M1 the public. motorway. B&B from £75 to £107 per person per night. B&B from £65 per person per night Derby offers a wide Accommodation that has been inspected by Dinner, B&B from £95 per person per night. Dinner, B&B from £85 per person per night. The AA or VisitBritain has star ratings as follows: www.marriottbreadsallpriory.co.uk www.hallmarkhotels.co.uk range of accommodation from quality branded ★★★★ Excellent Standard throughout ★★★ Good level of quality and comfort places to stay to 4 star ★★ Well presented and well run CATHEDRAL QUARTER HOTEL HAMPTON BY HILTON boutique hotels, some AA ★★★★ HOTEL AA ★★★ HOTEL Booking Assistance offering spa facilities, Capacity: 38 rooms Capacity: 117 rooms For help with booking your accommodation, cosy guest houses and contact Derby Tourist Information Centre. B&Bs to self catering Tel: 01332 255802 16 St Mary’s Gate, The Morledge, Derby properties. All offer Email: [email protected] Derby DE1 3JR DE1 2BB a warm and friendly or visit www.visitderby.co.uk Tel: 01332 546080 Tel: 01332 412600 for on-line booking options welcome and a place and special deals. This superb boutique hotel has been expertly converted The Hampton by Hilton puts the cosmopolitan life to become one of the fi nest in Derby with stunning right at your doorstep, yet allows easy access to the you can relax and original features, 38 bedrooms, cocktail bar, spa and an breathtaking Derbyshire countryside. Bar, snack shop and unwind after a busy day. £20.12 award-winning restaurant. gym on site 24 hours. HOTEL DEALS B&B from £60 to £200 per room per night. B&B from £23.50 per person per night. See page 24 for details. www.thefi nessecollection.com/cathedralquarter hamptoninn.hilton.co.uk/derbycitycentre

Key to symbols DAYS HOTEL DERBY HOLIDAY INN DERBY RIVERLIGHTS Wi-Fi Special diets catered for Indoor heated pool AA ★★★★ HOTEL Ground fl oor rooms Guide dogs accepted Microwave Capacity: 100 rooms Capacity: 105 rooms Residents’ Lounge Independent wheelchair user Drying facilities Tea and Coffee Making in room Evening Meal on request Washing machine Pentagon Roundabout, Garden and Grounds Licensed for alcohol Linen included DCCC Ground, Derby, The Morledge, DE21 6DA Derby DE1 2AY Parking Passenger lift Sauna Tel: 01332 363600 Tel: 01332 412644 Children Welcome Café/Restaurant Fully-equipped kitchen Full service hotel situated just 0.5 miles from Derby city Opened in December 2010, a modern and Cots available Short breaks available centre, next to the Derbyshire County Cricket Ground contemporary hotel in a city centre location. With 105 yet only 15 minutes drive from the rolling Derbyshire bedrooms including executive rooms, gym facilities and Countryside. an Italian restaurant with views of the city. B&B per room per night – from £39 to £99. B&B from £24.50 per person per night. All accommodation featured in this publication are paid for adverts and not a fully comprehensive list of all venues available. Dinner, B&B per room per night – from £59 to £119. Dinner, B&B from £42.50 per person per night. To see full details of all hotels, guest houses, serviced apartments and self catering establishments in Derby, please go to: www.dayshotelderby.com www.holidayinn.com/derbyriver www.visitderby.co.uk/accommodation

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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS, PRIDE PARK LITTLEOVER LODGE RAMADA ENCORE BONEHILL FARM AA BUDGET HOTEL AA ★★★ HOTEL AA ★★★ HOTEL Visit Britain ★★★ GUEST ACCOMMODATION Capacity: 103 rooms Capacity: 15 rooms Capacity: 112 rooms Capacity: 3 rooms

Wheelwright Way 222 Rykneld Rd, Locomotive Way, Pride Etwall Road, Mickleover, Derby DE24 8HX Derby DE23 4AN Park, Derby DE24 8PU Derby DE3 ODN Tel 01332 388000 Tel: 01332 510161 Tel: 01332 376420 Tel: 01332 513553

Located within easy walking distance of Derby Centre, Littleover Lodge brings together well equipped Ramada Encore is a stylish hotel just a short walk from Welcome to our peaceful Georgian farmhouse on a combining great facilities and a friendly welcome at accommodation, fi ne dining and true value within a relaxed the City Centre and within easy reach of many tourist working farm in the heart of the countryside just 4 miles competitive prices. All rooms feature air conditioning , atmosphere. Situated in a picturesque setting close to Derby attractions making it an ideal base from which to from Derby city centre. Many National Trust properties en suite power showers and Wi-Fi (fees apply). city centre. explore Derbyshire. within easy reach. B&B per room per night – from £50. B&B from £27.50 to £45.00 per person per night*. B&B from £49 per person per night. B&B from £30 to £35 per person per night. * www.expressderby.co.uk Dinner, B&B from £32.50 to £49.50 per person per night . www.encorederby.co.uk www.bonehillfarm.co.uk www.littleoverlodge.co.uk *Based on 2 people sharing.

INTERNATIONAL HOTEL MENZIES MICKLEOVER COURT SMART ASTON COURT HOTEL CHUCKLES GUEST HOUSE Visit Britain ★★★ HOTEL AA ★★★★ HOTEL AA ★★★ HOTEL Visit Britain ★★★ B&B Capacity: 41 rooms Capacity: 99 rooms Capacity: 55 rooms Capacity: 4 rooms

288 Burton Road, Etwall Road, Mickleover, Midland Road, Derby 48 Crompton Street, Derby DE23 6AD Derby DE3 OXX DE1 2SL Derby DE1 1NX Tel: 01332 369321 Tel: 01332 521234 Tel: 01332 342716 Tel: 01332 367193

The International is an independently owned hotel Located within easy access of the A38, A50 and M1, Ideally located just a short walk from the City Centre Relaxed and homely atmosphere, comfortable beds situated 5 minutes from the city centre offering the stylish Menzies Mickleover Court hotel is the opposite . Offering ample free car and VisitEngland Breakfast award (2nd year running). high levels of comfort and service, a warm friendly perfect choice for leisure and business travellers in the parking and free Wi-Fi throughout. A warm and friendly Located within the City Centre and perfectly situated atmosphere with the emphasis on service to our guests. East Midlands. welcome awaits you. for tourist or business visits. Free Wi-Fi. B&B from £39 per room per night. B&B from £35 to £65 per person per night. B&B from £50 per person per night. B&B from £27 per person per night. www.international-hotel.co.uk Dinner, B&B from £45 to £75 per person per night. Dinner, B&B from £70 per person per night. www.chucklesguesthouse.co.uk www.menzieshotels.co.uk www.astoncourthotelderby.com

JURYS INN DERBY MORLEY HAYES HOTEL DERBY CONFERENCE CENTRE & HOTEL Visit Britain ★★★ HOTEL AA ★★★★ HOTEL AA ★★★★ GUEST ACCOMMODATION Capacity: 213 rooms Capacity: 32 rooms Capacity: 50 rooms

King Street, Derby Main Road, Morley, London Road, Derby DE1 3DB Derbyshire DE7 6DG DE24 8UX Tel: 01332 621000 Tel: 01332 780480 Tel: 0845 880 8101

Renowned for excellent service and commitment to A luxury hotel with 32 bedrooms, suites and Penthouse. This Art Deco hotel benefi ts from 50 tastefully quality, this exceptional city centre hotel offers well All air conditioned with stunning views overlooking our Visit www.visitderby.co.uk decorated en-suite bedrooms. Hotel guests can enjoy appointed double, twin and family bedrooms, Dry Gym golf course. Award-winning restaurant, traditional bar for our latest special offers a full English breakfast, bar and free car parking. facilities and Costa Coffee. food, function and meeting rooms. and great ideas. B&B from £39 to £68 per night. B&B from £49 to £115 per room per night. B&B from £60 to £138 per person per night. Dinner, B&B from £78 to £102 per person per night. Dinner, B&B from £69 to £135 per room per night. Dinner, B&B from £95 to £160 per person per night. www.thederbyconferencecentre.com www.jurysinns.com www.morleyhayes.com DISCOVER DERBY GREAT PLACE, GREAT BASE

22 www.visitderby.co.uk 23 Guest Houses Serviced Apartments RISLEY GUEST HOUSE BIRCHOVER HOTEL APARTMENTS Derby Museum Capacity: 6 rooms Capacity: 70 apartments 35 x1 bed and 35 x2 bed

* and Art Gallery * 113 Derby Road, Risley, Derbyshire DE7 3SS Tel: 0115 9395885 Church Lane North, Darley Abbey, Derby, DE22 1EU Luxury en suite accommodation comprising 4 doubles Kedleston Old Road, Allestree, Derby, DE22 1GA and 2 twin rooms in three small blocks of converted Birchover Hotel Apartments Tel: 01332 541154 barns. Located 2 minutes from Junction 25 of the M1 Luxury, spacious hotel apartments with sauna* in leafy motorway close to Derby and Nottingham. suburban location, ideal for city and countryside. Perfect Room rate £45 (single occupancy) or from £70 for families, business travellers and romantic couples. (double occupancy) per night. From £69 per night. Breakfast charges: Continental £5 or cooked £10. Self Catering: From £69 to £250 per night. www.risleyguesthouse.co.uk Breakfast and dinner available at £10 upwards. www.birchover.com *Darley Abbey only.

THE COACH HOUSE Visit Britain ★★★ GUEST ACCOMMODATION Capacity: 4 rooms

185a Duffi eld Road, Derby DE22 1JB Tel: 01332 551795 £20.12 A 19th century residence situated on the A6 one mile north of Derby near the University. Ideal for touring HOTEL DEALS and business. Off road parking. Known for our freshly prepared breakfasts. B&B from £32 to £40 per person per night. Home of the world’s largest public collection www.coachhousederbyaccomodation.co.uk of paintings by internationally renowned artist, Joseph Wright of Derby, (the second largest To celebrate the Olympics, collection is in Yale University). THORNHILL LODGE some Derby hotels are Joseph Wright of Derby is undoubtedly one of the Visit Britain ★★★★ GUEST HOUSE (silver award) offering a fabulous price of most exciting and innovative British artists of the Capacity: 9 rooms £20.12 per person per night* 18th century and is recognised for his exquisite use (based on 2 people sharing). of light to capture the spirit of the Enlightenment; a period when art, philosophy, science and industry Thornhill Road, *Subject to availability. Derby DE22 3LX seemed to be part of the same story. Tel: 01332 345318 See www.visitderby.co.uk/2012 View this internationally signifi cant collection A scrumptious home baked rock cake welcomes you to this four star award-winning guest house. Quiet area, for details at the newly refurbished Joseph Wright of Derby one mile from central Derby. Luxurious, spacious en suite Gallery, Derby Museum & Art Gallery, The Strand, rooms. Wi-Fi, guest kitchen and car park. Derby DE1 1BS. B&B from £32 to £44 per person per night. www.thornhill-lodge.com DISCOVER DERBY GREAT PLACE, GREAT BASE www.derbymuseums.org 24 www.visitderby.co.uk 25 Main image: Derby Train Station and the Cathedral Quarter Hotel

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