🇬🇧 Derby, United Kingdom

Dalby House

📍 Radbourne Street, Derby, DE22 3BU

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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

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Shopping

Strand Arcade — 2.2 km · ~28 min walk

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Walking & Running

Mundy Pleasure Ground — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk

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Museums & Galleries

Derby Gaol — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk

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Theatres & Concerts

Derby Shakespeare Theatre Company — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk

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Kids & Family

Tubby Bear's Play Zone — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk

5-Minute Radius Essentials

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Nearest ATM

Nearest — 254 m · ~3 min walk

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Nearest Pharmacy

Boots — 877 m · ~11 min walk

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Convenience Store

Morley Stores — 211 m · ~3 min walk

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Nearest Transit

Causey Bridge Riverboat Station — 2.6 km · ~32 min walk

Money & Currency

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Local currency

British Pound, GBP

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Where to exchange

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.

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Cards & contactless

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.

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Tipping etiquette

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

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Cheap coffee

You can find a typical cheap coffee for around £1-£2 at a local café or bakery on a side street.

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Best-value lunch

A budget-friendly lunch option is a sandwich or a pasty from a local shop or market stall for around £3-£5.

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Affordable dinner

Affordable dinner options include a pub meal or a Chinese takeaway for £8-£12 for a main course.

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Street food & cheap eats

The streets near the market square have a variety of street food stalls and cheap eats, especially during the evening.

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Budget groceries

Sainsbury's and Tesco are common supermarket chains in the area, with a smaller Tesco Express near the bus station.

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Affordable clothes

The Market Hall and surrounding streets have a mix of high-street and independent shops selling affordable clothing.

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Cheapest way around

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).

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Money-saving tips

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

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Plugs & power

Type G · 230V

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Tap water

safe

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Currency

$1 ≈ £0.75 · GBP

Emergency Contacts

Derby
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Police
999
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Ambulance / Medical
999
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Fire Department
999

For non-urgent police matters in Derby, call 101. For health advice, dial 111.

💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.

Where to Eat

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The Merry Widows Local
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Shalimar Gold indian
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Pear Tree Inn Local
££
🚶 9 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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The White Swan Local
££
🚶 12 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Vulcan Arms Local
££
🚶 15 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Half Moon Inn Local
££
🚶 18 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Pepitos mexican
££
🚶 21 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Anoki indian
££
🚶 24 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome

💡 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 walkpharmacy · Boots — 877 m · ~11 min walk

🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →

Getting Around

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Grand Central Railway + East Midlands Railway £12–£30 advance (London), £10–£22 (Leeds)

Derby Railway Station → London St Pancras (via East Midlands Railway) or direct to Leeds (Grand Central)

90 min · Hourly to London, every 2 hours to Leeds · 06:00–23:30

💡 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.

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Derby Cars or Uber £15 (airport) / £5 (station)

East Midlands Airport (or Derby station) → Sunrise Guest House

20 min · On demand (pre-book recommended for airport) · 24/7

💡 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.

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Stansted Airport Taxi Direct £180

Stansted Airport (STN) → Grace Guest House, Derby

180 min · On demand · 24/7

💡 Pre-book with a local firm like Derby Cars or City Taxis for a fixed price; avoid London Black Cabs at the airport.

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Derby CityBus (routes 1, 2, and U1/U2 operated by Arriva or Trentbarton) £2 (single), £4.50 (day ticket)

Derby city centre stops (e.g., Bus Station or St Peter’s Street) → Studio 3 (closest stop: ‘Western Road’ on route 1 or 2)

10 min · Every 10–15 minutes weekday (every 20 Saturday, hourly Sunday evening) · 06:00–23:00 (Sunday until 19:00)

💡 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.

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Arriva Derby citybus 6A £2.00

Derby City Centre (Morledge stop) → Grace Guest House (Kedleston Road stop)

12 min · Every 10-15 mins weekdays, 20 mins evenings · 06:00-23:00 (Mon-Sat), reduced Sunday

💡 Download the Arriva app for contactless tickets; the route gets packed during uni term times so sit near the front doors.

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Arriva Derby (route 6) £2.10

Derby Bus Station → Derby Guest House (near Uttoxeter New Road stop)

12 min · Every 15 minutes · 06:00–22:30

💡 Use the Arriva app for a day pass at £4.50 – covers all city buses.

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Arriva Derby buses £2.20

Derby Bus Station → The Maryland

10 min · Every 15 minutes · 06:00–18:30

💡 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.

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East Midlands Railway £2.50

Derby Railway Station → Derby City Centre (adjacent to Derby Guest House area)

5 min · Every 15–20 minutes · 05:30–23:45

💡 The station is a 10-minute walk to the guest house; no need for a bus unless you have heavy luggage.

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Arriva Derby route 6 or 6A £2.50

Derby city centre (Bus Station) → Sunrise Guest House (stop: 'Kedleston Road' near Markeaton Street)

15 min · Every 10–15 mins · 06:00–23:00

💡 Use the 'Arriva Bus' app for real-time tracking. Ask for a day rider if you're making multiple trips—saves cash.

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East Midlands Railway £2.70

Derby Railway Station → City Centre / The Maryland

8 min · Every 10 minutes peak · 05:30–23:30

💡 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.

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Derby Airport Taxis £25

East Midlands Airport (EMA) → Derby Guest House

20 min · On demand · 24 hours

💡 Pre-book with a local firm like Derby Cars to avoid surge pricing at the airport rank.

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Derby Airport Taxis £25

East Midlands Airport → The Maryland, Derby

20 min · On demand / pre-book · 24 hours with pre-booking

💡 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is check-in at Dalby House?

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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

Derby Cathedral Free

💡 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.

Derby Cathedral and Tower Free

💡 Climb the tower for £3—the view over the city and down the Derwent Valley is worth the narrow spiral stairs.

Derby Museum and Art Gallery Free

💡 Check the basement gallery for the rarely crowded costume collection or the local archaeology finds. Quieter on weekday mornings.

Derby Cathedral Free

💡 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.

Derby Cathedral Free

💡 Tower tours cost £5 but are worth it for the panorama. Check the website – tours run on selected Saturdays in summer.

Derby Museum and Art Gallery Free

💡 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.

Derby Museum and Art Gallery Free

💡 Check the basement for the often-quiet military history room—small but packed with detail.

Derby Cathedral Free

💡 Climb the tower for £7 – 189 steps give you cracking views over the city and the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.

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