From the M1 South

Leave the M1 motorway at Junction 25, at the roundabout take the 1st exit and merge onto the A52, sign posted 'Derby'. Continue for approx 7 miles to the Pentagon Island Roundabout; take the 2nd exit onto the A52, sign posted 'City Centre'. Keep in the right hand lane and continue forward onto the A601, signposted 'City Centre (North)', 'Matlock', 'Ashbourne'.  From there, go straight over at the traffic lights where BBC Radio Derby is on your right, go straight over the traffic lights where Friar Gate Studios is on your left and within 50 yards you will approach another set of traffic lights. You need to turn right at the lights (heading on to the A52 Ashbourne / Burton-on-Trent) but you need to be in the left hand lane

Immediately through these lights on your left you will see a shop called 'The Cob Shop' near to an entrance to an NCP car park. We recommend you park here.

From the M1 North

Leave the M1 motorway at Junction 28, at the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A38. Continue for approx 13miles, when at roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A61, sign posted 'Derby' and 'The South M1'. At next roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A61, sign posted 'City Centre' and 'The South M1'. Take the 5th exit at the Pentagon Island Roundabout onto the A52 and continue forward onto the A601, signposted 'City Centre (North)', 'Matlock', 'Ashbourne'. From there, go straight over at the traffic lights where BBC Radio Derby is on your right, go straight over the traffic lights where Friar Gate Studios is on your left and within 50 yards you will approach another set of traffic lights. You need to turn right at the lights (heading on to the A52 Ashbourne / Burton-on-Trent) but you need to be in the left hand lane. 

Immediately through these lights on your left you will see a shop called 'The Cob Shop' near to an entrance to an NCP car park. We recommend you park here.

Walking from the NCP car park

When walking out of the NCP car park, turn to your right and walk down the road, over the pelican crossing onto Friar Gate. You will find Quantum approx. 2 mins walk down on the right hand side, next to the Larder Café. You will see our sign on the window as well as one for the NSPCC. The frontage is painted blue.

Make your way into the foyer and press the buzzer for Quantum, we are situated on the first floor.

From the A38 South

Approaching Derby from the A38 South you will reach a roundabout called Markeaton Island (there is a McDonalds and a petrol station on the left hand side). You need to be in the right hand lane to take the third exit (A52) off towards the City Centre.

Continue along the A52 (Ashbourne Road) for half a mile, go straight through the first set of traffic lights (near Blockbuster Videos) then get into the right hand lane at the second set of traffic lights (which becomes a one way system). Follow the road around the block keeping in the right hand lane and at the next set of traffic lights (Friar Gate Studios in front of you) you will turn right. Within 50 yards you will approach another set of traffic lights. You need to turn right at the lights (heading on to the A52 Ashbourne / Burton-on-Trent) but you need to be in the left hand lane.

Immediately through these lights on your left you will see a shop called 'The Cob Shop' near to an entrance to an NCP car park. We recommend you park here.

From the A38 North

Approaching Derby from the A38 South you will reach a roundabout called Markeaton Island (there is a McDonalds and a petrol station on the right hand side). You need to be in the left hand lane and take the first exit (A52) off towards the City Centre.

Continue along the A52 (Ashbourne Road) for half a mile, go straight through the first set of traffic lights (near Blockbuster Videos) then get into the right hand lane at the second set of traffic lights (which becomes a one way system). Follow the road around the block keeping in the right hand lane and at the next set of traffic lights (Friar Gate Studios in front of you) you will turn right. Within 50 yards you will approach another set of traffic lights. You need to turn right at the lights (heading on to the A52 Ashbourne / Burton-on-Trent) but you need to be in the left hand lane.

Immediately through these lights on your left you will see a shop called 'The Cob Shop' near to an entrance to an NCP car park. We recommend you park here.

Walking from the NCP car park

When walking out of the NCP car park, turn to your right and walk down the road, over the pelican crossing onto Friar Gate. You will find Quantum approx. 2 mins walk down on the right hand side, next to the Larder Café. You will see our sign on the window as well as one for the NSPCC. The frontage is painted blue.

Make your way into the foyer and press the buzzer for Quantum, we are situated on the first floor.

Unfortunately we are unable to offer parking to visitors as our city centre offices have very limited on site car parking space. However public parking isn't far away:

Parking on Bold Lane

For short periods we recommend the Bold Lane parking, a 2 minute walk from us. To view map, click here.

When coming out of the car park turn to your right and walk down the road, go over at the pelican crossing this is Friar Gate, about 2mins down on the right hand side you will see our sign on a window also on the window is a sign for the NSPCC the frontage is painted blue and we are next to the Larder Café.

Come into the foyer and press the buzzer for Quantum, we are situated on the first floor.

Parking at NCP on Ashbourne Road

Further away (10 minutes) but cheaper, try the parking near the bridge over Ashbourne Road (near the ‘Cob Shop'). To view map, click here.

When coming out of the car park turn to your right and walk down the road, go over at the pelican crossing this is Friar Gate, about 2mins down on the right hand side you will see our sign on a window also on the window is a sign for the NSPCC the frontage is painted blue and we are next to the Larder Café.

Come into the foyer and press the buzzer for Quantum, we are situated on the first floor.

Derby is a major interchange for a number of rail services, including Midland Mainline and Virgin Cross-country, as well as a number of local services. There are direct service to Derby from a surprisingly large number of locations.

To find out how to get to Derby find out your nearest or most convenient rail station then go to www.thetrainline.com. You can also use this site to buy tickets online. The sooner you book, the more money you might save with an ‘Advance' ticket. Also, if you think you'll need a bus to get to us after your train journey, ask about ‘Plusbus' combined rail+bus tickets.

Getting to Quantum Group by foot From Derby Rail Station

Derby Rail Station can be found on a map here.

Leaving the main station entrance, cross the road at the pedestrian  junction and follow the road almost opposite, Midland Place, which leads into a residential area. Fifty metres further veer left and then follow the path and cycle track over the road and then past some parking areas, towards the Westgate (Shopping) Centre. It is quickest to go through the shopping centre, if it's open: down the ramp then through, up the escalator then follow the route straight on to exit the Centre on London Road. Turn right and walk towards the city centre, down the pedestrianised street. At the intersection with Albert Street/Victoria Street (with Tescos on your right) walk left up Victoria Street, then bear left up Wardwick with Derby Museum and Library on your right. After the next junction and just into Friar Gate we are just on the left, between Friargate Antiques Company and Café Loco.

This is a 15-20 minute walk.

Alternatively take bus (‘Unibus') service number 6  from the station, leaving every 10 minutes during the day,  asking the driver to let you off by the City Library, then follow the directions given above.

Alternatively, but much more expensively, taxi's are usually ranked outside the train station.

Derby is served by a number of bus services operated by several companies, making us accessible by bus from wide catchment area around Derby. To find out about the bus service or services you'll need go to www.traveline.org.uk or alternatively visit derby city council's bus and coach services.

In common with rail Derby is served direct from many locations by coach services. Please visit National Express website for more information.

Getting to Quantum Group by foot from Derby Bus and Coach Station

Derby's new bus station is scheduled to open in early 2010; when it's finished we'll add walking directions to Quantum Group. Until then buses drop off at various stands in the city centre. We suggest you take a printed copy of the Derby Bus Network map with you and use this to find your way to us once you arrive in Derby.