🇬🇧 Derby, United Kingdom
Dalby House
📍 Radbourne Street, Derby, DE22 3BU
Your stay — Dalby House
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (187 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Saint Barnabas Church (216 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Christadelphian Hall (300 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Ashbourne Road Church (681 m · ~9 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Strand Arcade — 2.2 km · ~28 min walk
Mundy Pleasure Ground — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Derby Gaol — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Derby Shakespeare Theatre Company — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Tubby Bear's Play Zone — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 254 m · ~3 min walk
Boots — 877 m · ~11 min walk
Morley Stores — 211 m · ~3 min walk
Causey Bridge Riverboat Station — 2.6 km · ~32 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →British Pound, GBP
You can change money at the Derby Bus Station or the Derby Train Station, but be aware that rates at airports or tourist bureaux might be poor. You can also use ATMs widely available in the city centre.
Contactless and card payments are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and cafes. Mobile pay options like Apple Pay and Google Pay are also supported by many local businesses.
Tipping in local pubs and restaurants is not expected but rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% is considered polite. For taxi drivers, rounding up the fare is sufficient, and hotel staff do not expect tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →You can find a typical cheap coffee for around £1-£2 at a local café or bakery on a side street.
A budget-friendly lunch option is a sandwich or a pasty from a local shop or market stall for around £3-£5.
Affordable dinner options include a pub meal or a Chinese takeaway for £8-£12 for a main course.
The streets near the market square have a variety of street food stalls and cheap eats, especially during the evening.
Sainsbury's and Tesco are common supermarket chains in the area, with a smaller Tesco Express near the bus station.
The Market Hall and surrounding streets have a mix of high-street and independent shops selling affordable clothing.
A single bus ticket costs £1.50, and a day pass is £4.50. The cheapest way to get to Derby from the airport is by taking the Skylink bus (£6) or taking a taxi (£20-£25).
Buy a Derbyshire County Council-issued bus pass for unlimited travelTake advantage of happy hour deals at local pubs and barsUse cashback apps like TopCashback or Quidco for purchases at local shops
Good to know — Derby
Type G · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ £0.75 · GBP
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Derby, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Dalby House
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 254 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Boots — 877 m · ~11 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Derby Railway Station → London St Pancras (via East Midlands Railway) or direct to Leeds (Grand Central)
💡 Studio 3 is a 10-minute walk from Derby station: exit north, turn onto Railway Terrace then onto Siddals Road. For London, book advance singles online—same-day walk-up is double. Grand Central to Leeds has no food trolley; bring your own snacks.
East Midlands Airport (or Derby station) → Sunrise Guest House
💡 Pre-book Derby Cars for airport runs; they charge a flat rate. Uber is cheaper for short hops from the station. Avoid flagging down black cabs on Stretton Road—they overcharge.
Stansted Airport (STN) → Grace Guest House, Derby
💡 Pre-book with a local firm like Derby Cars or City Taxis for a fixed price; avoid London Black Cabs at the airport.
Derby city centre stops (e.g., Bus Station or St Peter’s Street) → Studio 3 (closest stop: ‘Western Road’ on route 1 or 2)
💡 Use the Trentbarton app to buy a ‘mango’ day ticket for all city buses. Route 1 runs past the main shopping street; get off at the stop after ‘St Peter’s Church’ when heading west—Studio 3 is a 2-minute walk down Siddals Road. Cash not accepted on most buses except exact change on Arriva.
Derby City Centre (Morledge stop) → Grace Guest House (Kedleston Road stop)
💡 Download the Arriva app for contactless tickets; the route gets packed during uni term times so sit near the front doors.
Derby Bus Station → Derby Guest House (near Uttoxeter New Road stop)
💡 Use the Arriva app for a day pass at £4.50 – covers all city buses.
Derby Bus Station → The Maryland
💡 Routes 1, 1A, or 1C from the bus station to 'The Spot' stop, a 3-minute walk. Tap contactless – cheaper than cash. No direct bus from airport.
Derby Railway Station → Derby City Centre (adjacent to Derby Guest House area)
💡 The station is a 10-minute walk to the guest house; no need for a bus unless you have heavy luggage.
Derby city centre (Bus Station) → Sunrise Guest House (stop: 'Kedleston Road' near Markeaton Street)
💡 Use the 'Arriva Bus' app for real-time tracking. Ask for a day rider if you're making multiple trips—saves cash.
Derby Railway Station → City Centre / The Maryland
💡 Get off at Derby station – it's a 10-minute walk or short taxi to The Maryland. For airport, take the Skylink bus instead; the train doesn't stop at EMA.
East Midlands Airport (EMA) → Derby Guest House
💡 Pre-book with a local firm like Derby Cars to avoid surge pricing at the airport rank.
East Midlands Airport → The Maryland, Derby
💡 Pre-book via Kingsway Cars or DG Cars for a fixed fare around £20–25. Uber is less reliable here; sticks to the city centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Dalby House?
Check-in at Dalby House is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Dalby House?
A budget-friendly lunch option is a sandwich or a pasty from a local shop or market stall for around £3-£5.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Dalby House?
A single bus ticket costs £1.50, and a day pass is £4.50. The cheapest way to get to Derby from the airport is by taking the Skylink bus (£6) or taking a taxi (£20-£25).
Top Attractions in Derby
💡 Climb the tower for panoramic city views (£5 adult, £3 child). Check the website for the limited tower opening days. Evensong services (free) offer great acoustic experience.
💡 Climb the tower for £3—the view over the city and down the Derwent Valley is worth the narrow spiral stairs.
💡 Check the basement gallery for the rarely crowded costume collection or the local archaeology finds. Quieter on weekday mornings.
💡 Climb the tower for a good view over the city—it costs about £4, but the main cathedral is free. Check times as it's occasionally closed for services.
💡 Tower tours cost £5 but are worth it for the panorama. Check the website – tours run on selected Saturdays in summer.
💡 The Joseph Wright gallery on the first floor is the highlight – the lighting in the paintings is extraordinary. Allow at least 90 minutes to do it justice.
💡 Check the basement for the often-quiet military history room—small but packed with detail.
💡 Climb the tower for £7 – 189 steps give you cracking views over the city and the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.