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Discover the allure of Derby City Centre's free event venues, ideal for professionals seeking cost-effective solutions without compromising on quality. These spaces offer versatility and a vibrant atmosphere, perfect for hosting memorable corporate events in the heart of Derby.

Discover Derby City Centre's rich history as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. The iconic Derby Cathedral and Derby Museum and Art Gallery offer stunning event settings. Immerse your attendees in the city's heritage while enjoying modern amenities.

HISTORY

Discover the culinary delights of Derby City Centre. From traditional British pubs like The Old Bell Hotel, serving classic pub grub, to trendy cocktail bars like The Orange Tree, offering creative concoctions, there's something to satisfy every palate.

FOOD & DRINK

Immerse your attendees in Derby City Centre's vibrant cultural scene. Experience live performances at the Derby Theatre, showcasing a diverse range of plays and musicals. Explore contemporary art at QUAD, a cultural hub hosting exhibitions, film screenings, and workshops.

CULTURE

Derby City Centre, located in the heart of Derby, is a captivating destination for hosting your next event. With its rich history and impressive architecture, this vibrant city offers a unique backdrop that is sure to leave a lasting impression.

One of the standout features of Derby City Centre is its historical significance. As the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, this city boasts a wealth of heritage sites and landmarks. The iconic Derby Cathedral, with its stunning Perpendicular Gothic style, provides a breathtaking setting for any event. Additionally, the Derby Museum and Art Gallery offers a fascinating insight into the city's past, showcasing a diverse collection of art and artifacts.

When it comes to venues, Derby City Centre has a range of options to suit every occasion. The Roundhouse, a Grade II listed building, is a true architectural gem. Originally a railway engine shed, it has been transformed into a versatile event space that seamlessly blends history with modern amenities. For larger gatherings, the Derby Arena offers state-of-the-art facilities and can accommodate up to 5,000 attendees.

In addition to its historical charm, Derby City Centre is also a hub of creativity and innovation. The city is home to the University of Derby, renowned for its expertise in engineering and technology. This academic influence has fostered a thriving business community, making Derby a prime location for networking and collaboration.

With its rich history, impressive venues, and innovative spirit, Derby City Centre is the perfect choice for hosting your next event. Whether you're planning a conference, exhibition, or corporate gathering, this captivating destination will ensure a memorable experience for all attendees.

Derby City Centre

Efficient bus services link venues with the city center, while Pride Park Stadium is a short walk from the train station, ideal for sports-themed events.

TRANSPORT

Explore Derby's eclectic venues, from the intimate Snug at The Silk Mill, celebrating Derby's silk heritage, to the grandeur of Derby Cathedral for awe-inspiring events. Discover pop culture at The Venue, a hotspot for live music gigs.

VENUE VARIETY

Derby, birthplace of the painter Joseph Wright, is steeped in cultural history, with landmarks like Pickford's House showcasing Georgian architecture and the city's role in the Enlightenment era.

Derby offers a unique blend of historical charm and modern convenience, making it an ideal location for hosting events. Known for its pivotal role in the Industrial Revolution, the city boasts a proud heritage in engineering and innovation, which is reflected in venues like the Derby Roundhouse. This beautifully restored 19th-century railway roundhouse provides a distinctive setting for conferences and gatherings.

Transport links in Derby are excellent, with the city being positioned near major road networks like the M1 motorway, facilitating easy access for event attendees traveling by car. Additionally, Derby Railway Station serves as a key hub with direct rail services connecting to London, Birmingham, and other major cities, ensuring a smooth journey for those arriving by train.

For those interested in aviation, the nearby East Midlands Airport expands the reach, allowing international guests to arrive with ease. This connectivity is complemented by a range of accommodation options, from budget-friendly hotels to more luxurious stays.

Event planners can also take advantage of Derby's cultural scene. The Derby Theatre and QUAD offer spaces for smaller meetings and events, alongside their regular arts programming. Moreover, the city's proximity to the Peak District National Park provides a scenic backdrop and opportunities for team-building activities in the great outdoors.

With a selection of venues that cater to various sizes and types of events, combined with its accessible location and cultural offerings, Derby presents a compelling choice for event organizers looking to create a memorable experience.

Derby

Explore top free event venues in Derby City Centre, perfect for professionals organising impactful corporate events with budget in mind.

Free Event Venues in Derby City Centre

Free Event Venues

Discover Derby's premier free event venues for corporate gatherings. Ideal for professionals seeking central, cost-effective spaces.

The Library, a grand and versatile space, connects to the grand entrance foyer on the first floor, making it perfect for your large events. With a capacity for up to 400 delegates in
theatre-style arrangements, this expansive area serves as an individual meeting space. It's well equipped for events involving catering, exhibitions, registration, or additional space can be seamlessly integrated with the Lecture Hall bringing capacity up to 1000.
With natural daylight or blackout capabilities, making it an ideal choice for any event including dinners, receptions, seminars, awards, celebrations. 

Central Hall Westminster library with tall columns, ideal for events and networking.

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Elegant Central Hall Westminster library with high ceilings, perfect for events and conferences.

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Central Hall Westminster library with high ceilings, ideal for conferences and workshops.

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Elegant Central Hall Westminster library venue for meetings and social gatherings.

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Networking event in Central Hall Westminster with elegant decor and food display.

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Library

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Central Hall Westminster

Derby City Free Event Hub

Discover Village Underground, a prime free event venue in Derby City Centre for corporate meetings, workshops, and networking with a creative edge.

Village Underground offers a versatile setting ideal for a wide range of business events, including meetings, creative workshops, and conferences. Additionally, it provides the perfect backdrop for drinks receptions, corporate gatherings, award shows and larger networking events. 

Adaptable, unique and centrally located, the venue is flooded with natural daylight and features state-of-the-art inhouse AV to yet enhance your event further. The inhouse team have decades of experience and are on hand to create your next corporate event within the venue. 

Versatile industrial event space at Village Underground with exposed brick walls.

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Versatile event space at Village Underground with rustic brick arches, ideal for gatherings.

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Dynamic event space at Village Underground with vibrant visuals and engaged audience.

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Vibrant "After Dark" event at Village Underground with dynamic lighting and audience engagement.

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Village Underground

Village Underground Derby - Free Corporate Space

Discover Derby's premier free venues for corporate events. The Barbican Centre offers top facilities for impactful, professional gatherings.

Our on-site technical support, combined with the capacity to stage video-conferencing and satellite links, offers organisers all the facilities and expertise needed to stage even the most demanding conferencing event.
Cinema 1 benefits from 3 simultaneous translation booths, fully-integrated stage lighting and two sound rigs which can be adapted to the individual needs of the client. Recent refurbishments allows for the auditorium lighting to change to suit clients by colour washing the walls and ceiling in business colours. This event space is ideal for presentations and corporate meetings.

"Cinema 1 at Barbican Centre: vibrant purple stage for presentations and panel discussions."

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Cinema 1 auditorium at Barbican Centre with tiered seating for presentations and speeches.

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Modern Cinema 1 at Barbican Centre, ideal for conferences and film screenings.

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Cinema 1 at Barbican Centre: plush seating, vibrant stage for performances and corporate events.

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Cinema 1 auditorium at Barbican Centre with tiered seating for conferences and presentations.

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Derby City Free Event Hub - Barbican Centre

Discover Stationers' Hall in Derby for professional events. A cost-effective venue with stylish spaces and central location.

A Central London venue with Rocco style rooms, stain-glass windows in the Livery Hall or secluded garden to add the outdoors,

Ideal for fashion shows seating 200 for a catwalk or as a backdrop for and photo shot or film project.  Close to St Paul's for those filming in and around London.

Ornate wooden wall at Exclusive Venue, Stationers' Hall for elegant events and gatherings.

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Elegant meeting room with wooden paneling at Stationers' Hall for conferences and banquets.

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Charming outdoor venue at Stationers' Hall for intimate gatherings and networking events.

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Elegant meeting room at Stationers' Hall, perfect for corporate events and gatherings.

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Charming entrance of Exclusive Venue at Stationers' Hall for corporate events and meetings.

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Exclusive Venue

Stationers' Hall and Garden

Derby Centre Free Event Spaces - Stationers' Hall

Discover ISH Venues, a prime free event space in Derby City Centre for corporate gatherings, conferences, and exhibitions.

Venue 1 is our most versatile room. It can be transformed to accommodate a variety of events and will easily seat 300 people theatre-style for lectures, presentations, conferences, product launches or exhibitions. There is assisted access to the venue.

Event space with chairs and stage, purple lighting for conferences and social events.

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Spacious event venue with modern design, ideal for conferences and seminars.

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Versatile event space with black chairs, ideal for conferences and presentations.

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Versatile event space with vibrant lighting, ideal for conferences and concerts.

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Bar area with exposed brick walls, ideal for networking events and social gatherings.

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ISH Venues

ISH Venues: Complimentary Derby Centre Space

Discover Derby's prime free event venues for corporate gatherings. Ideal for impactful, budget-conscious professional events.

The River Rooms are a purpose - built event space with a license to host ceremonies. The outside decking area raised from the boatyard gives great views of the Thames and allows outdoor catering.

The River Rooms is also a black canvas that can be transformed to any event, made up of 3 adjoining spaces and suitable for wedding ceremony and breakfast up to 100, theatre seating up to 100 and reception party up to 250.

Spacious River Rooms venue at Greenwich Yacht Club, ideal for weddings and corporate events.

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Elegant event space at Greenwich Yacht Club, perfect for weddings and upscale gatherings.

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Elegant event space at Greenwich Yacht Club with floral accents for ceremonies and presentations.

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Elegant event space at Greenwich Yacht Club, ideal for weddings and corporate events.

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Meeting space at Greenwich Yacht Club with circular seating for workshops and collaboration.

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The River Rooms

Greenwich Yacht Club

Derby Centre Free Event Spaces

Discover One Moorgate, a prime Derby City Centre venue for free corporate events. Ideal for impactful gatherings with a professional touch.

The Main Reception Room at One Moorgate Place is perfect for a variety of events. With its flexible capacity. it can host corporate events, conferences, seminars, product launches, weddings, and private celebrations and parties. The room adjoins The Great Hall, ideal for pre-event drinks receptions before transitioning to the main event. As a licenced wedding venue, it is a popular choice for intimate receptions. Whether a corporate AGM, dream wedding, anniversary celebration, fashion show or festive party, this stunning space offers a blend of historic charm and modern amenities.

Main Reception Room at One Moorgate Place, elegant venue for meetings and events.

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Elegant wedding ceremony in Main Reception Room, adorned with floral decorations and greenery.

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Elegant wedding ceremony in Main Reception Room, One Moorgate Place with floral accents.

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Elegant Main Reception Room at One Moorgate Place, ideal for weddings and formal events.

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Main Reception Room

One Moorgate Place

Derby Centre Free Event Space - One Moorgate

Discover the Wilberforce Room for corporate events in Derby City Centre. Ideal for impactful gatherings with no venue fee.

The Wilberforce Room is a flexible, multi-purpose space that can host events for up to 273 guests theatre style, 240 for dinner or 350 standing.

Perfect for a variety of different events, from conferences to dinners and parties, the Wilberforce Room has all of the unique charm of a 19th century warehouse, whilst being brought up to date with a state of the art audio-visual system. There is direct access to the adjacent Quayside Room which provides the perfect breakout space. 



Wilberforce Room at London Museum Docklands, ideal for conferences with elegant seating.

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Wilberforce Room at London Museum Docklands, elegant dining setup for corporate events.

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Wilberforce Room at London Museum Docklands, featuring rustic beams for events and meetings.

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Wilberforce Room at London Museum Docklands, ideal for workshops and seminars.

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Wilberforce Room at London Museum Docklands, ideal for corporate meetings and conferences.

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Wilberforce Room

London Museum Docklands

Derby Centre Free Venue: Wilberforce Room

Discover Wallacespace, a prime free event venue in Derby City Centre, ideal for corporate gatherings and impactful presentations.

With access to your own private terrace offering spectacular views across the city, our open plan space is the perfect venue for private dinners, networking, product launches, presentations, away days and corporate parties. 

The hourly hire options make this a flexible option for casual get-togethers to build social capital & have a great time. The space can be transformed to suit your brief and our can-do team of experts will work with you to plan the perfect event, anticipate pitfalls and ensure your day runs like clockwork - leaving you to focus on enjoying your special occasion. 

Rooftop Kitchen meeting space with central table, ideal for workshops and brainstorming.

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Rooftop Kitchen at Wallacespace Spitalfields, bright event space with greenery and seating.

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Rooftop Kitchen event space with plants, ideal for workshops and social gatherings.

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Rooftop Kitchen event space with white chairs, ideal for meetings and presentations.

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Rooftop Kitchen event space with white chairs, ideal for corporate meetings and workshops.

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Rooftop Kitchen

Wallacespace Spitalfields

Derby Centre Free Event Space - Wallacespace

Find the ideal free event venue in Derby City Centre for corporate gatherings. Perfect spaces for impactful, budget-conscious events.

Discover a dynamic event space in the heart of London's vibrant Leake Street Arches. With its urban and gritty charm, 26 Leake Street offers a unique backdrop for a wide range of events, from art exhibitions and product launches to immersive brand activations and live performances. The venue's versatile layout and raw, industrial aesthetic create an edgy atmosphere that will leave a lasting impression on your guests, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a unique and captivating event experience for networking events, drink receptions, Christmas parties, award ceremonies and more. 

Modern event space with exposed brick walls, ideal for corporate events and workshops.

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Industrial-chic event space with lounge seating, perfect for networking and parties.

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Versatile underground event space with exposed brick walls for corporate gatherings.

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Versatile event space with exposed brick walls, ideal for corporate meetings and social gatherings.

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Urban venue with graffiti entrance, ideal for creative events and exhibitions.

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26 Leake Street

Discover Hijingo Derby, a top free event space for corporate gatherings in Derby City Centre. Ideal for impactful meetings and conferences.

Hijingo seamlessly transforms into the perfect corporate event space for your next meeting/conference, team away day, awards evening or a hybrid/live stream conference. Using state of the art lighting and AV it's the perfect venue for a unique corporate event.

The venue can hold up to 200 seated guests in the Hijingo room while the Lucky Cat reception bar serves as an additional room for welcome drinks, canapes, delegate lunches or as a breakout space.

It has the capability to provide bespoke branding opportunities by presenting logos and transforming lighting to match company branding.


Modern event space in Hijingo with sleek design, ideal for conferences and workshops.

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Vibrant event space in Hijingo with bold lighting for networking and product launches.

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Modern event space in Hijingo with sleek seating, ideal for networking and presentations.

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Modern event space at Hijingo with communal table for interactive dining experiences.

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Dynamic presenter at Hijingo corporate event on hospitality trends, showcasing innovation.

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Hijingo

Hijingo Derby: Free Corporate Venue

Discover The View for free events in Derby City Centre. Ideal for corporate gatherings with stunning views and modern facilities.

The View is open to the general public for conferences, meetings and events. Located on the top floor of the historic Royal College of Surgeons, it boasts spectacular views of London and has a terrace guests can enjoy on summer evenings.

The sixth floor space features the Conference Suite and Park View rooms, as well as two breakout spaces. Complete with built-in AV and plenty of natural light, the space has the capacity to hold up to 300 guests in theatre style or standing reception, or 120 in cabaret. 




Modern atrium with glass ceiling, perfect for meetings and corporate events.

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Modern event space with sleek black chairs, ideal for conferences and corporate meetings.