Event Venue

Address

Full Address

Derby Arena, Royal Way, Pride Park, Derby, DE24 8JB

Directions

Overview

  • 3 x Indoor Hockey Courts

    The Arena has 3 small Indoor Hockey courts, 2 which are marked and the third needing the shooting circle taped. The arena also has the ability to host 2 medium courts, with some spectator seating, as well as 1 show court, with seating around the court.

  • On Site Café

    Café 42 is the ideal place to catch up and chat. With a range of delicious and nutritious food and hot and cold drinks available at the Arena. 


    Whether you're calling in for a coffee or need to refuel after a workout, there will be something that's bound to whet your appetite. 


    All of the food is prepared fresh on site. See the menu displays to see what’s on offer.

  • On Site Parking

    The Arena has 1,100 spaces around the building. Visitors will need to register their vehicle and where approporaite pay. Please park in marked bays and follow any signage with regards to parking restrictions.

  • Access

    Derby Arena work hard to ensure that everyone is welcome and facilities are accessible to all. 


    Derby Arena is fully accessible with the lifts and ramps located throughout the building.


    The Arena has the following resources:

    Reception - induction loop

    Cycle hub - induction loop

    Studios - induction loops

    Meeting rooms - induction loops

    Fixed seating - seating blocks with fixed induction loops

    There are also portable induction loops available that can be used around the Arena.

About

Derby Arena is located on Derby's Pride Park, next to the Pride Park Stadium. Development of the £27.5 million Arena heralds the most exciting and important changes to leisure facilities in Derby in the last 40 years. The new arena is primarily a space for sports and physical activity, with a 250m indoor cycle track, 13 badminton courts, suitable for activities such as badminton, netball, football and indoor hockey. 


Indoor Hockey UK's Derby Grand Slam was the first ever Indoor Hockey event to be held at this spectacular venues, and marked the first time IHUK staged an event outside the South East.


Pride Park is a business park on the outskirts of the city centre of Derby, England. Developed in the 1990s, It covers 80 hectares of former industrial land between the River Derwent and railway lines. Extensive redevelopment took place over 10 years to reclaim the site, including the building of a new access road to open the area up. Part of the site has been transformed into a nature reserve called The Sanctuary, in conjunction with Derby City Council. Pride Park Stadium and Derby Arena are both located in Pride Park. At times, it may be busier than usual, especially if other events are also taking place. If we become aware of anything that may affect you getting to our event, we will publish further information on our website.

Public Transport

Derby Arena is served by a host of public transport services, and this is the best and easiest way to get to and from Pride Park

  • Train (Derby Station)

    The nearest train station is Derby, which is approximately 15 minutes walk to the arena. Direct rail services connect Derby with London St. Pancras (from 93 minutes), Birmingham, Bournemouth, Bristol, Cardiff, Dundee, Edinburgh, Leeds, Leicester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Oxford, Sheffield, Southampton, Plymouth and many other destinations.

    Book via Trainline
  • Buses

    Derby has an extensive bus network that will get you around quickly and easily. Derby Bus Station is 30 minutes walk away, and the arena can be reached by several bus routes from around the city.

    Book via Traveline
  • Flying

    The nearest International Airport to Derby is East Midlands Airport which has flights to and from Lanzarote, Paris, Alicante, Rzeszow, Rome and more. Airlines Aer  Lingus, Aurigny, Balkan Holidays, Blue Islands, Eastern Airways, Jet2, Ryanair and TUI are all based at this airport, which is approximately 18 minute drive away, with public transport links also available.


    Located just over 50 minutes away, Birmingham Airport has flights to and from Krakow, Madrid, Amsterdam,  Vienna, Orlando, Sydney, Singapore and more. Airlines based at the airport include Are Lingus, EasyJet, Emirates, Jet2, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Qatar, Ryanair, TUI and many more.

  • Cycle

    Derby Arena is easily accessible for the National Cycle Network. The riverside pathway, National Cycle Route 6, provides a traffic free way of getting you close to the Arena from the city centre as well as from the south of the city.

    Visit Cycle Derby
  • Taxi / Minicab

    Taxis and minicabs can be booked in advance to help transport you around Derby, including a quick 2 minute trip to and from the station. 

  • Walking

    The arena is a 30 minute walk from Derby City Centre and 15 minutes walk from the train station.

    Walking Routes

Private Transport

Indoor Hockey UK always recommends travelling by public transport wherever possible. If you need to use your own private vehicles, we urge players, spectators and officials to share transport wherever possible

  • Car / Motorbike

    Derby Arena is signposted on all major routes. If using SAT NAV, please use DE24 8JB or type in Derby Arena into your navigation system. The arena is easily reached from M1, A38 and A50.

  • Coach / Mini Bus

    Coach and mini buses are able to park in the arena car park, but space is strictly limited. Drop off bays are available outside the venue. If you are intending to bring a coach or mini bus to this venue please contact Indoor Hockey UK at least 72 hours before the event.

  • Arena Car Park

    The Arena has 1100 parking spaces available on site. Car parking charges may apply for events. Please check parking conditions on the signs within the car park when parking for our events. Cash can be used on site or payment made via MiPermit Cashless parking.

  • Blue Badge Parking

    Limited parking for those with a blue badge is available at the Arena car park. You will be required to display your blue badge whilst parked throughout the event.

  • EV Charging Facilities

    Derby Arena has electric vehicle (EV) charging points in the Park and Ride car park and can be used on a first come first served basis.

  • Drop Off / Pick Up

    A free drop off / pick up area is available outside the venue. There is no parking within this area and a maximum wait time of 15 minutes. Vehicles must not be left unattended at any time. To help with dropping off, Indoor Hockey UK can provide a kit assistance service, to allow you to leave your kit supervised whilst you park your vehicle. To use the kit assistance service, you must contact Indoor Hockey UK at least 72 hours before attending an event.

Nearby Accommodation

Check out the recommended hotels within the area of the venue. Hotels are recommended primarily based on previous usage. It is recommended you check out recent reviews online.

The provided price range is the typical price of booking the hotel around the time of IHUK events. These may vary, and are only provided as a guide.

Once you're ready to book, contact the hotel directly or, where available, use our event services team to sort your accommodation for you

B&B Hotel Derby

Official Partner Hotel

Price Range: ££

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Travelodge Derby Pride Park

3* Hotel

Price Range: £

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Area Map

Event Store

The Indoor Hockey UK Store will be in attendance at this event selling Official Merchandise as well as a selection of hockey equipment.

You can order online for collection at the event, or shop in person from the stall, located in the venue foyer

View Store Online

Event Photos

Official Event Photographers have been appointed to this event by Indoor Hockey UK.

You will be able to buy photos online or from the Event Store during the event

View Photos Online