Friar-Gate guidebook

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Friar-Gate guidebook

Our apartments

Our central locations are perfect if you are looking to get out. We have on-site parking to save you worrying and we are only a 5 - 10 minute walk away from Derby's favoured shopping centre!
A little bit of history: Derby's Friar gate bridge also known as Handyside Bridge was built by Andrew Handyside, a Derby-based iron foundry firm. The bridge is a remnant of the GNR Derbyshire and Staffordshire Extension (known locally as the Friargate Line); it formed the approach to Derby Friargate railway station. It is a grade II listed building and has been since 28 March 1974 along-side a red telephone box located under the bridge.
Friar Gate
Friar Gate
A little bit of history: Derby's Friar gate bridge also known as Handyside Bridge was built by Andrew Handyside, a Derby-based iron foundry firm. The bridge is a remnant of the GNR Derbyshire and Staffordshire Extension (known locally as the Friargate Line); it formed the approach to Derby Friargate railway station. It is a grade II listed building and has been since 28 March 1974 along-side a red telephone box located under the bridge.

Food scene

Don't have an idea on where to eat? Are you sure you want to eat out? Then here is one of the local favourites! Rated 4.8 stars online with outstanding customer reviews.
The Dining Room
121 Friar Gate
Don't have an idea on where to eat? Are you sure you want to eat out? Then here is one of the local favourites! Rated 4.8 stars online with outstanding customer reviews.
Subtly lit restaurant, serving Japanese dishes including sushi and teppanyaki. Located within a short walk from the Friar gate or Central apartments and a hit with the locals! Rated 4.2 online with some great customer experiences.
MoonSha Japanese Restaurant and Bar
4 Friary St
Subtly lit restaurant, serving Japanese dishes including sushi and teppanyaki. Located within a short walk from the Friar gate or Central apartments and a hit with the locals! Rated 4.2 online with some great customer experiences.
Fancy something italian? Sourdough is a new family business service authentic Italian food; Loved for their pizzas by the locals. Rated 4.5 stars online with some gleaming customer reviews.
Sourdough by Gianni
Fancy something italian? Sourdough is a new family business service authentic Italian food; Loved for their pizzas by the locals. Rated 4.5 stars online with some gleaming customer reviews.
Regional French dishes appear on the breakfast, lunch and dinner menus of this Bistrot. Recognised as a 2021 Traveller's Choice Winner by Trip Advisor, for consistently delivering fantastic experiences to our guests. With a 4.4 Guest rating and great customer reviews.
Bistrot Pierre
18 Friar Gate
Regional French dishes appear on the breakfast, lunch and dinner menus of this Bistrot. Recognised as a 2021 Traveller's Choice Winner by Trip Advisor, for consistently delivering fantastic experiences to our guests. With a 4.4 Guest rating and great customer reviews.

Sightseeing

A summer favourite! Darley Abbey is a former historic mill village, now a suburb of the city of Derby known for its greenery and picturesque landscape. A wonder around Darley abbey is always a hit; well loved fun in the sun.
13 locals recommend
Darley Park
Darley Park Road
13 locals recommend
A summer favourite! Darley Abbey is a former historic mill village, now a suburb of the city of Derby known for its greenery and picturesque landscape. A wonder around Darley abbey is always a hit; well loved fun in the sun.
Beautiful walks around the grounds, lakes and gardens may be exactly what you need. It was built to wow guests with lavish details and luxurious surroundings. The contents of the State floor represent a collection of the highest quality, and some of the finest examples of 18th-century craftsmanship, as well as fine examples of furniture commissioned exclusively for this Manor.
76 locals recommend
Kedleston Hall
76 locals recommend
Beautiful walks around the grounds, lakes and gardens may be exactly what you need. It was built to wow guests with lavish details and luxurious surroundings. The contents of the State floor represent a collection of the highest quality, and some of the finest examples of 18th-century craftsmanship, as well as fine examples of furniture commissioned exclusively for this Manor.
Derby's "Silk mill museum" also known as " Derby's Museum of making" first stood over 300 years ago. This is no ordinary museum. It has been created and built by the people and industries of Derby, with hundreds of local volunteers helping to shape and design the way the museum will work for visitors. It will tell the story of making in the region to help inspire visitors to unleash their creativity and start making with a Grade I listed Bakewell Gates upon entry.
6 locals recommend
Derby Silk Mill
19 Full St
6 locals recommend
Derby's "Silk mill museum" also known as " Derby's Museum of making" first stood over 300 years ago. This is no ordinary museum. It has been created and built by the people and industries of Derby, with hundreds of local volunteers helping to shape and design the way the museum will work for visitors. It will tell the story of making in the region to help inspire visitors to unleash their creativity and start making with a Grade I listed Bakewell Gates upon entry.

City advice

Getting around

They're many bus routes and local taxi's for commuters.

Some of our local taxi numbers include.. Albertross cars - 01332 345345 PJ Cars - 01332 202010 Chad Cars - 01332 666222 The main bus station is located.. Morledge, Town Centre, Derby DE1 2AY ~ Less than 1 mile from the apartments. Derby Train station.. Railway Terrace, Derby DE1 2RU ~ Roughly 1.3 miles from the apartments.
Getting around

Local car parks.

Below are some Derby City council car parks. All car-parking will require excess payment of-which you will be liable for. The below car parks are simply local guides to available parking and do not have any ties to The stay company. Darwin Place car park - Spaces 231 Location: Darwin Place Derby DE1 2ET Ford Street car park - Spaces 26 Location: Ford Street Derby DE1 1EE Willmot St car park - Spaces 106 Location: Wilmot Street Derby DE1 2JJ Little City car park - 38 Spaces Location: Forester Street Derby DE1 1PQ