Happy students are made in Derby – this mega-friendly town offers great value for money and plenty of in-built entertainment.

Student Accommodation in Derby

Slap-bang in the middle of the country is Derby, a jewel of the UK’s industrial past that once was a hot-bed for silk production and played a major role in all things railway. Derby knows what makes students happy; as well as the shops, markets, festivals, throbbing music scene, bars, clubs like Lola Lo and tons of student nights you can also find many a place expert in whipping up a great coffee. Movie lovers take your seat in front of the city’s many screens, including the Derby Quad and cinema in the Cathedral Quarter.

Fresh-air fiends can get carried away in the great outdoors as Derby sits on the doorstep of the Peak District. Hike and bike to your heart’s content, knowing that you’re never far away from a University of Derby campus or The Joseph Wright Centre. There are also many live sports and exercise centres to set up base and get fit.