Venue
Full Address: Derby Arena, Royal Way, Pride Park, Derby, DE24 8JB | what3words: //player.mimic.stir
rby 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
Rules of Entry
When entering the venue you must observe these conditions of entry. A breach of these rules may see you removed from the event
Tickets Required
To enter the building for the event, spectators will be required to get a ticket - no ticket no entry. For team members, officials and volunteers accreditation passes will be issued for entry
Bag Searches
For your safety, our security team may conduct bag searches upon entry into the venue. When planning your arrival, please allow additional time for searches to take place
No Smoking or Vaping
Smoking is not permitted inside the building - it is against the law. Vaping is also not permitted. If you are smoking or vaping outside, this should only be done in the designated smoking areas
Food & Drink
Food and drink purchased on site will be permitted into the building. Picnic hampers, takeaway, or delivery services are not permitted and will be denied entry
Alcohol
Alcohol may be purchased on site from the designated bars - please do not bring it with you. Anyone intoxicated by alcohol or under the influence of drugs will not be permitted to enter
No Dogs or Animals
Dogs and other animals are not permitted in the building. Trained assistance dogs will be permitted
Remain in Designated Zones
The event does not have exclusive use of the venue, so please respect other venue users. Please only enter designated areas and if asked to leave, please do so promptly
Refusal
Indoor Hockey UK and Venue Staff reserve the right to refuse entry or to remove anyone who does not abide by the venue and event rules
Getting to Derby
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)
Book via TrainlineThe 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.
Buses
Book via TravelineDerby 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.
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
Visit Cycle DerbyDerby 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.
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
Walking RoutesThe arena is a 30 minute walk from Derby City Centre and 15 minutes walk from the train station.
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.
