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Thistle East Midlands Airport
Why make a dawn run across the country when you can stay at a fine hotel on the airport’s doorstep? And with Derby, Leicester and Nottingham all within a 30-mile radius, Thistle East Midlands Airport hotel is an ideal venue for business meetings, too.
Whether they’re heading off on business or European city breaks, Thistle East Midlands Airport handles five million passengers a year. And for many of them, staying over with us at the Thistle East Midlands Airport hotel means the difference between a desperate dawn run across the country, and a leisurely departure after a good night’s sleep.
Thistle East Midlands Airport hotel couldn’t be handier for guests traveling by plane as we're situated right at the entrance to East Midlands Airport. And with Derby, Leicester and Nottingham all within 30 miles, we’re perfectly placed for business meetings, and we’re one of the most popular East Midlands wedding venues, too.
We have 164 bedrooms, including Executive rooms, and we can seat 250 people theatre style in the largest of our 20 meeting rooms and conference facilities. East Midlands Airport is right next door; perfect if you’re bringing people in from other parts of the country and overseas. We also have on-site parking available, and our parking fees are much cheaper than the airport itself.
Take a look at our affordable room rates with parking included!
Park and Fly special offers
But you don’t have to be jetting off or doing business to base yourself here. There are loads of things to do; East Midlands attractions, including Alton Towers and Donington Park, are within easy driving distance – or you can simply relax in our Otium Health & Leisure Club.
Group Offers
Park & Fly 8 days
Why not stay over at one of our hotels and leave your car with us for up to 8 days. Prices start from just £70 room only including parking for up to 8 days.
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What's on?
Derby's Darley Park attracts people in their thousands for this classical concert, armed with blankets, picnic hampers and candles. Past events have included a community parade, Spitfire displays and a programme of musical crowd-pleasers. The evening closes with a fireworks display.
Derby city centre remembers the unfortunate turn of events for Bonnie Prince Charlie with an impressive parade and re-enactment of a battle - loud muskets included.
Every third Thursday of the month, the large open area of the Market Place in Derby is enlivened by a dozen stalls selling locally grown and sourced produce.
Every year, Derby's Markeaton Park hosts an impressive pyrotechnic display to commemorate the 1605 attempt by Guy Fawkes to blow up the Houses of Parliament. The free event is accompanied by a funfair.
