Network Annual Conference - 5th November 2025
Pride Park Stadium, Derby, DE24 8XL
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Conference Information
Location
The conference will be held Pride Park Stadium, Derby, DE24 8XL
The conference will be held Pride Park Stadium, Derby, DE24 8XL
FAQ
bEFORE THE DAY
Can I transfer my registration to another person?
Yes. Use the “edit you ticket” link on your tickets to amend the attendee
How can I cancel my registration?
Use the “edit you ticket” link on your tickets to cancel your ticket.
Yes. Use the “edit you ticket” link on your tickets to amend the attendee
How can I cancel my registration?
Use the “edit you ticket” link on your tickets to cancel your ticket.
ACCOMMODATION & TRAVEL
Accomodation
There are a number of hotel options within a short walk of Pride Park.
What are the travel options to get to the conference?
Please consider using public transport, cycling or car sharing with colleagues to attend the venue. Moovit and Choose how you move are great apps for finding the convenient travel plans.
https://moovitapp.com
https://www.choosehowyoumove.co.uk
Train
Derby train station is a convenient 15 minute walk from Pride Park stadium (via the Roundhouse Road exit). The 1A Arriva bus can also be caught from the train station to Pride Park. Regular direct trains from Nottingham & Leicester stations, indirect trains are also available from Mansfield, Lincoln, Northampton & Kettering. For East Midlands Rail timetables, visit:
Trains, tickets & service information (eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk)
Buses
The closest bus stop to Pride Park Stadium is the Pride Park Park and Ride, just a 5-minute walk. The 1B or the “Wyn” Arriva Bus departs every 15 minutes from Derby bus station & Derby railway station (Pride Parkway – Roundhouse Road exit). Please see the Arriva website for more details.
Arriva UK Bus | Buy Bus Tickets & Check Live Bus Timetables (arrivabus.co.uk)
Cycling
Pride Park is conveniently located on the National Cycle Network route 6 & cycle storage is available outside the stadium. Please note there are no changing facilities at Pride Park. Please visit the Sustrans website.
Derby Canal Path and the Cloud Trail - Sustrans.org.uk
Electric vehicle charge points
There are three electric vehicle charge points within a short walk of Pride Park. Please visit the bp Pulse website.
EV Charging Points Near You | bp pulse
Car sharing
We do appreciate that for some public transport is not feasible. Please consider car sharing with colleagues where possible to reduce our conference travel carbon footprint.
Is parking available at the venue?
Yes there is parking but spaces cannot be guaranteed.
There are a number of hotel options within a short walk of Pride Park.
What are the travel options to get to the conference?
Please consider using public transport, cycling or car sharing with colleagues to attend the venue. Moovit and Choose how you move are great apps for finding the convenient travel plans.
https://moovitapp.com
https://www.choosehowyoumove.co.uk
Train
Derby train station is a convenient 15 minute walk from Pride Park stadium (via the Roundhouse Road exit). The 1A Arriva bus can also be caught from the train station to Pride Park. Regular direct trains from Nottingham & Leicester stations, indirect trains are also available from Mansfield, Lincoln, Northampton & Kettering. For East Midlands Rail timetables, visit:
Trains, tickets & service information (eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk)
Buses
The closest bus stop to Pride Park Stadium is the Pride Park Park and Ride, just a 5-minute walk. The 1B or the “Wyn” Arriva Bus departs every 15 minutes from Derby bus station & Derby railway station (Pride Parkway – Roundhouse Road exit). Please see the Arriva website for more details.
Arriva UK Bus | Buy Bus Tickets & Check Live Bus Timetables (arrivabus.co.uk)
Cycling
Pride Park is conveniently located on the National Cycle Network route 6 & cycle storage is available outside the stadium. Please note there are no changing facilities at Pride Park. Please visit the Sustrans website.
Derby Canal Path and the Cloud Trail - Sustrans.org.uk
Electric vehicle charge points
There are three electric vehicle charge points within a short walk of Pride Park. Please visit the bp Pulse website.
EV Charging Points Near You | bp pulse
Car sharing
We do appreciate that for some public transport is not feasible. Please consider car sharing with colleagues where possible to reduce our conference travel carbon footprint.
Is parking available at the venue?
Yes there is parking but spaces cannot be guaranteed.
ON THE DAY
Where is the conference registration/check-in desk located?
Check-in will be located in the main entrance of the Toyota West Stand.
What time does registration/check-in open?
Check-in opens at 0830hrs
Are meals or refreshments provided during the conference?
Yes - lunch is provided. Tea and Coffee will be available all day.
Is Wi-Fi available at the conference venue?
Yes, there is free Wi-Fi available
What should I do if I lose my conference badge or materials?
Come and see one of the team with the tri-coloured lanyard located at the badge station or across the site.
Are there any accessibility accommodations?
Yes all rooms and floors have lift access
Will there be a cloakroom for bags and coats?
Yes – coats only
What should I do if I feel unwell during the conference?
Come and see one of the team with the tri-coloured lanyard located at the badge station or across the site.
Check-in will be located in the main entrance of the Toyota West Stand.
What time does registration/check-in open?
Check-in opens at 0830hrs
Are meals or refreshments provided during the conference?
Yes - lunch is provided. Tea and Coffee will be available all day.
Is Wi-Fi available at the conference venue?
Yes, there is free Wi-Fi available
What should I do if I lose my conference badge or materials?
Come and see one of the team with the tri-coloured lanyard located at the badge station or across the site.
Are there any accessibility accommodations?
Yes all rooms and floors have lift access
Will there be a cloakroom for bags and coats?
Yes – coats only
What should I do if I feel unwell during the conference?
Come and see one of the team with the tri-coloured lanyard located at the badge station or across the site.