Conference & Meetings

With 80% of the population within 2 hours reach, Derby is England's most central city and an ideal location for conferences and events of all sizes. Only 1 hour 30 minutes from London St Pancras, it is easy to access with excellent road links (M1/M42/M6), a major rail centre (direct services to most major cities) and air connections.

A high technology city Derby is home to the world HQ of Rolls-Royce Aerospace, Toyota UK, Citibank and Bombardier. Creative industry has flourished in the city over centuries nourishing the likes of Joseph Wright, Royal Crown Derby and the creators of Lara Croft.

Derby has been undergoing a £2bn transformation in recent years and has emerged as a vibrant, cosmopolitan city that has preserved the best of its heritage. In the heart of the city, Quad, a new contemporary Arts and Media Centre in an iconic cutting edge building, rubs shoulders with a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the banks of the Derwent River. The UK's first Westfield Shopping Centre, an emporium of designer and High Street fashion and home-style is complemented by the eateries, boutique stores, independent shops and historic streets of the Cathedral Quarter. This compact, friendly city has a lively cultural and entertainment sector making sure each day spent in Derby is a day to remember.

The wide range of hotels in Derby from chic boutique to corporate continues to expand as part of Derby's Renaissance. An accommodation guide is available from Derby Tourism or for a full list of accommodation available in and around Derby contact the Conference Derbyshire team on 01332 851282.

For more information see the Conference Derbyshire website