Leonardo Hotel Derby Review (Formerly Jurys Inn Derby)

Name update: Jurys Inn Derby is now Leonardo Hotel Derby. Leonardo Hotels renamed its Jurys Inn hotels from 2022; the hotel and its address (King Street, Derby DE1 3DB) are the same.

Leonardo Hotel Derby Amenities

The hotel offers a number of amenities to make your stay more comfortable, including room service, laundry service, and dry cleaning. The on-site restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and there is also a bar where you can relax with a drink after a long day of sightseeing.

For business travellers, the hotel offers several meeting and conference rooms, as well as a business centre with photocopying and faxing services.

Leonardo Hotel Derby is a convenient base for exploring Derby and the surrounding county.

Rooms Suitable for People Using Wheelchairs

Leonardo Hotel Derby Rooms

Leonardo Hotel Derby Location

King St, Derby, DE1 3DB

Leonardo Hotel Derby Transport & Airports

Location	Distance
🚂 Derby Train Station	1.6 km
🚂 Peartree	3.3 km
✈️ East Midlands Airport	15 km
✈️ Birmingham Airport	56 km

East Midlands Airport – 15 km from Leonardo Hotel Derby

Birmingham Airport – 56 km from Leonardo Hotel Derby

Top Things To Do In Derby

Derby is a city in the county of Derbyshire, England. It lies on the banks of the River Derwent and has a population of about 261,000 (2021 census). The city is home to Derby Cathedral and Derby Museum and Art Gallery.

Derby’s history goes back to the Roman fort of Derventio at Little Chester. In the 18th century the Derby Silk Mill, often described as the world’s first modern factory, was built beside the river; it now houses the Museum of Making.

Derby was granted city status in 1977. Today, Derby is a thriving commercial centre with a strong economy based on manufacturing, engineering and service industries.

There are plenty of cheap weekend breaks in the UK to be had if you know where to look. Leonardo Hotel Derby is a good place to stay for a weekend break on a budget.

Top 8 Locations To Visit Near Derby

When visiting Derby, there are many attractions and activities that you can enjoy. Here are some of the top 8 locations to visit while in the city:

Location	Distance
Kedleston Hall	5 km
Melbourne Hall	12 km
Donington Park circuit	13 km
Calke Abbey	14 km
D H Lawrence Birthplace Museum	15 km
Tutbury Castle	16 km
Wollaton Hall and Park	18 km
Sudbury Hall	20 km

The Following are locations and activities to experience during your stay at Derby:

Derby City Centre – 5-Minute Walk From Leonardo Hotel Derby

Derby City Centre is the main commercial district in the city of Derby. It is home to a wide range of shops, restaurants, and businesses, and is a popular destination for shoppers and tourists.

The City Centre is centered around Market Place, a pedestrianized square that is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Guildhall, with Derby Cathedral close by. The marketplace is also the location of the Christmas markets, which take place every year in December.

There are a number of major shopping streets in the City Centre, including Sadler Gate, Bold Lane and St Peter’s Street. Nearby is the Derbion shopping centre (formerly Intu Derby), which is one of the largest shopping centres in the region.

There are also a number of cultural attractions in the City Centre, including Derby Museum and Art Gallery and the Museum of Making in the former Derby Silk Mill.

Derby Cathedral – 5-Minute Walk From Leonardo Hotel Derby

Derby Cathedral’s Gothic tower dates from the early 16th century, and the rest of the church was rebuilt in the 1720s to a design by James Gibbs. It is one of the most important historic buildings in the city, and is home to a number of fascinating artefacts and works of art.

Entry is free, and tours of the tower can be booked; check the cathedral’s website for opening times.

Derby Museum and Art Gallery – 10-Minute Walk From Leonardo Hotel Derby

Derby Museum and Art Gallery is a large museum that covers the history of the city of Derby and the surrounding area. The museum is home to a wide range of artefacts, paintings and sculptures, and also has an art gallery with a selection of works by local and international artists.

The museum is open to the public Tuesday to Sunday, and entry is free.

Derbion Shopping Centre – 10-Minute Walk From Leonardo Hotel Derby

Derbion, called Intu Derby until 2021, is a large indoor shopping centre that is located in the city centre. The centre has a wide range of shops, restaurants and cafes, as well as a cinema, bowling alley and leisure complex.

The shopping centre is open every day, including Sundays, and parking is available for a fee.

Derby County Football Club – About 2.5 km From Leonardo Hotel Derby

Derby County Football Club is the city’s main football team, and they play their home games at Pride Park Stadium. The stadium is located just outside of the city centre, and it is easy to reach by bus or taxi.

The football season runs from August to May. Tickets can be purchased in advance from the Derby County website.

Pride Park Stadium – About 2.5 km From Leonardo Hotel Derby

Pride Park Stadium is the home ground of Derby County Football Club. The stadium has a capacity of 33,597 and it is located just outside of the city centre.

The stadium also hosts other events from time to time.

Derby Arboretum Park – 20-Minute Walk From Leonardo Hotel Derby

Derby Arboretum opened in 1840 on land given by Joseph Strutt and is often described as England’s first public park. It is home to a wide range of trees and plants.

The park is open every day from dawn until dusk, and entry is free.

Calke Abbey – 30-Minute Drive From Leonardo Hotel Derby

Calke Abbey is a National Trust country house in Derbyshire, England, known for being kept much as its last owners left it. The site was an Augustinian priory from the 12th century until the Dissolution of the Monasteries, and the present house was built between 1701 and 1704. The house is now a Grade I listed building, and it is open to the public for tours and events.

Riverside Gardens – 500 meters away from Leonardo Hotel Derby

The Riverside Gardens may be found in the heart of the city, on the west bank of the River Derwent, just behind the Council House. They start high on Derwent Street near Exeter Bridge and go all the way down to Bass Recreation Ground.

Both tourists and employees may enjoy the peace and quiet there. Relaxing on the river’s edge and seeing water rush over the weir while watching swans and ducks float by.

The gardens’ initial layout called for a huge formal pond to be filled with lilies and decorated with two big bronze turtle statues, none of which remain.

The turtles have been relocated to the Allestree Hall decorative pond in Allestree Park.

The Council House wasn’t built until after the Riverside Gardens were already established and opened to the public in 1934.

Chester Green – 600 meters away from Leonardo Hotel Derby

In the middle of the Derby suburb known as Little Chester sits the open parkland known as Chester Green. Written references to Chester Green date back to 1495, and the park itself has been open to the public since 1866. Chester Green is now a generic term for the neighbourhood.

The region may have been populated before the Romans came, but it is the earliest inhabited section of Derby since it was the site of a fortified Roman colony named Derventio. It has roads that are almost two millennia old.

Chester Green is situated on the east bank of the River Derwent, around 0.97 kilometres (0.6 miles) north of Derby City Centre. The Derby Racecourse and other parks are conveniently close.

Bass Recreation Ground – 850 meters away from Leonardo Hotel Derby

Bass Recreation Ground is a great place to spend a sunny day in Derby. It covers 4.5 hectares beside the River Derwent, with a skate park and plenty of open space, and was left to the town by the brewer Michael Bass.

Darley Abbey Park – 1.1 km away from Leonardo Hotel Derby

Darley Abbey Park (Darley Park) runs beside the River Derwent, with riverside walks, a children’s play area, a large hydrangea collection and a cafe in the last surviving room of Darley Hall.

Conclusion

Leonardo Hotel Derby is a modern four-star hotel on King Street in Derby’s Cathedral Quarter, a short walk from the cathedral, the museum and the city centre shops. Kedleston Hall, Calke Abbey and the Peak District are within easy reach by car.

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