Getting to Royal Derby Hospital

Construction projects in 2026 affecting parking

A number of essential hospital construction projects are being undertaken at Royal Derby Hospital during 2026 to improve the hospital building.

As a result of these projects, there may be some disruption to roads and parking around the site.

Pedestrian diversions may be in place as and when necessary, and our helpful colleagues and volunteers across the site will be able to guide you.

This includes:

  • Blue Light Road — There is limited parking in this area and vehicles should only be left in designated marked spaces. Please be aware of local signage which may designate particular spaces for ambulances.

  • Maternity drop-off spaces — Patient 30-minute drop-off spaces are still available however manoeuvring and turning space will be restricted. Please take care when parking or walking through this area. Blue Badge parking spaces in this area will not be accessible during the construction work.

  • Children's outpatients — There are a reduced number of Blue Badge parking spaces at the end of this road until approximately Summer 2027.

 

Adult Emergency Department and other urgent and emergency care services have moved

From Sunday 30 November 2025, the patient entrance for Adult Emergency Department and other urgent and emergency care services have moved. 

If you are coming to Royal Derby Hospital for any of the following departments, please read this useful update to find your department >.

  • Adult Emergency Department (A&E)
  • Medical Same Day Emergency Care
  • Urgent Treatment Centre (also known as Blue Urgent Care)
  • Discharge Assessment Unit (DAU) 

Get to us by public transport

Bus

Get timetable and route information for buses that stop outside or near the hospital:                                                                                                     

Get to us by car

Car

SatNav 

Postcode: DE22 3NE (for Royal Derby Hospital)

Access

The hospital can be accessed via the A38, A52, A50 and the M1, off Junction 25.

View a Google map of Royal Derby Hospital (opens in new window) >


Parking

There are currently five car parks for patients and visitors to choose from, based around the hospital, off the internal loop road.

Car parks 2, 3, 6 and 7 have no time restrictions - car park 3 is for Blue Badge holders only.

Car park 8 is a short stay car park (three-hour maximum stay).

View full parking information for Royal Derby Hospital >

The park and ride service, which operated during the construction of the new multi-storey car park, is now closed.

Get to us by bike

Bike

There are various cycle hoops situated around the hospital grounds, including the cycle pod at the Main Entrance and Entrance 24.

For more information on cycle routes, visit the Cycle Derby website.

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