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Travel & Hospitality Companies in Derby: 696 Active Firms (2026)
Travel and hospitality companies in Derby sell accommodation, food, drink, visitor experiences and trip support across the city and nearby towns.
Buying centres in the Derby area sit across venue operations, food and beverage, accommodation management, visitor experience delivery and trip support. Demand is mixed: local residents buy routine eating and drinking occasions, domestic visitors use rooms and attractions around the city, and inbound travellers need booking, itinerary or transport support. Commercial relationships tend to be practical rather than long-cycle enterprise procurement, ranging from direct consumer bookings to group, agency and corporate arrangements. The cohort also includes operators with lean owner-managed staffing alongside multi-site employers, so supplier fit often depends on licensing exposure, booking volume, seasonality and whether revenue comes from walk-in trade, online reservations or packaged travel.
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Derby has 696 actively trading travel and hospitality companies in this cohort. It is a small-city market rather than a national concentration: 5 sit above £5M turnover, while 281 were incorporated since 2022, pointing to a long tail of newer and lower-revenue operators around a thin layer of scaled venues and travel sellers. The employment footprint is 2,059 reported staff; all 124 businesses with headcount disclosure report some employment. That makes labour exposure visible even in a relatively local list, particularly for restaurants, accommodation, event venues and travel support operators that depend on rota cover and service peaks.
Flight-inclusive travel sales sit under the CAA’s ATOL regime, which protects traveller money when an operator ceases trading and covers package holidays sold in the UK. Derby-based sellers that package flights therefore have a different compliance burden from local venues taking direct bookings or selling food and drink. Alcohol sales fall to local licensing authority permissions under the Licensing Act framework overseen by the Home Office: permanent sales normally require a premises licence, with supply authorised by a personal licence holder. UKHospitality and ABTA shape policy and dispute-routing, but membership is not a substitute for statutory permission.
The cohort appears weighted towards local service businesses rather than exportable platforms. That tends to keep consolidation practical and operational: site roll-ups, shared back-office functions, licensing discipline and booking-channel management matter more than patentable technology or international sales teams. Newer entrants may continue to test niche formats around events, short-stay accommodation, food-led experiences and specialist trip support, but scale-up scarcity suggests many will remain constrained by staff availability, premises costs and seasonal demand. Regulatory pressure is unlikely to be uniform; it will fall hardest on alcohol-led venues and flight-packaging travel sellers, while simpler visitor-experience operators face a lighter compliance burden.
696
Active firms
2026
281
Since 2022
new incorporations
5
Above £5M
turnover band
Key facts
About 1% of the trading cohort reports turnover above £5M (5 of 696 firms) — the rest sits below that revenue band.
40% of the cohort was incorporated since 2022 (281 firms), so a sizeable share is in its first few filing cycles.
The CAA’s ATOL regime applies to flight-inclusive package holidays sold in the UK, with holders paying £2.50 per traveller into a trust fund for refunds, reimbursement or repatriation.
Alcohol sales in England and Wales sit under the Licensing Act 2003, with permanent venues normally requiring a premises licence and sales authorised by a personal licence holder.
UKHospitality puts hospitality employment at 3.6 million people and direct annual economic contribution at £96 billion.
ONS estimated 42.6 million inbound visits to the UK in 2024, with overseas residents spending £32.5 billion.
UK residents made an estimated 94.6 million visits abroad in 2024 and spent £78.6 billion, so outbound travel was larger than inbound by both trip count and spend.
Top Derby Travel & Hospitality companies
THE COACH HOUSE (DERBY) LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsOperates a boutique guesthouse offering short‑stay accommodation in furnished rooms. Provides room bookings, catering and private hire services, including accommodation and packages for wedding…
Serves consumers visiting Derby and Darley Abbey, especially leisure guests, wedding couples and guests linked to the West Mill venue, plus groups seeking private hire.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
Arnold Street Projects Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates a country hotel offering guest accommodation, a restaurant and bar, and venue hire for weddings, conferences and events. Provides dining services, hotel rooms, and function spaces within…
Serves consumers seeking hotel stays, meals and event venues, including leisure travellers, diners, and couples planning weddings or receptions. Also targets businesses and groups booking conferences…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Trajectory
4y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsOrganises and manages tailored group travel for schools and music groups, including educational tours, school ski trips, sports tours, adventure trips, and youth and adult concert tours, handling…
Serves schools, teachers, student sports and ski groups, youth music ensembles, international schools, and adult concert groups seeking organised group travel experiences.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed
Location
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsOrganises and manages group travel for schools and music groups, including educational tours, sports tours, ski trips, adventure trips, and youth or adult concert tours. Provides tailored…
Serves schools, teachers and group leaders organising group travel, especially educational, sports, ski, adventure and concert tours. Targets youth music groups, adult music groups and international…
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 1y
Location
MSG TOURS LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOrganises and manages sports tours, ski trips and educational study travel for schools, clubs and supporter groups. Arranges international fixtures, tournaments and travel packages including…
Serves schools, colleges, sports clubs and teams arranging overseas educational, ski and sports trips, plus supporter groups and individuals attending major rugby events and tournaments.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 5% CAGR over 4y
Location
The West Mill Venue Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates an exclusive-use wedding and events venue in a converted industrial mill, providing ceremony and reception spaces across multiple floors, in-house catering, bar service, outdoor areas, and…
Serves engaged couples planning weddings in Derbyshire, particularly those seeking exclusive-use venue hire for private celebrations with family and guests.
Financial Health
StableStable · -11% CAGR over 4y
Location
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates Spanish tapas restaurants and wine bars serving small plates such as tortilla, chorizo dishes and other Spanish-inspired food, alongside wine and cocktails. Provides dine‑in dining, table…
Serves consumers in Derbyshire, including local diners, couples, groups and gift-voucher buyers booking Spanish tapas meals at its Derby locations.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 15% CAGR over 4y
Location
Rayburn Tours
Trajectory
3y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsOrganises and manages group travel programmes including educational school trips, ski trips, sports tours, adventure trips, and concert tours for youth and adult music groups. Provides itinerary…
Serves schools, teachers and international schools, plus youth and adult music group leaders organising group travel across the UK, Europe and beyond.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -36% CAGR over 2y
Location
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides taxi and private hire transport services, including everyday rides, executive car travel, airport transfers, and minibus services for groups. Offers online and app-based booking, passenger…
Serves local residents, visitors, business travellers, airport passengers, families and groups needing taxi, executive car or minibus transport in Derby and beyond.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 37% CAGR over 4y
Location
DERBY LEISURE LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsOperates a leisure and events venue offering conference and meeting rooms, wedding and event hosting, indoor and outdoor sports facility bookings, fitness memberships, and food and hospitality…
Serves local consumers, sports clubs and leisure members, alongside businesses booking conferencing or events and couples planning weddings in Derbyshire.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -1% CAGR over 2y
Location
THE GRANGE BANQUETING SUITE LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsOperates a banqueting and events venue offering catering and facilities for weddings, civil ceremonies, private parties, corporate meetings and conferences, providing dining services and event…
Serves consumers and organisations in the Derby area, including couples planning weddings or civil ceremonies, people arranging parties and private functions, and businesses or community groups…
Financial Health
StableStable · 2% CAGR over 3y
Location
Saymez Cars Limited
Trajectory
4y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides private hire taxi and minibus transport services, including airport transfers and pre-booked journeys. Operates 4–8 seat vehicles for long-distance travel, school trips, corporate events,…
Serves private individuals, families, groups, schools and corporate customers in Derby, Derbyshire, Burton and Nottingham, including airport travellers, event attendees, work travellers, and…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy
Location
DERBY BREWING COMPANY LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsBrews and sells real ales and craft beers, including cask and keg products and seasonal releases. Operates a brewery and a group of pubs serving its beers, with options for takeaway, party beer, and…
Serves local beer drinkers, pub-goers and private event hosts, alongside trade customers such as pubs looking to stock real ales and craft beers in Derbyshire and Staffordshire.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 12% CAGR over 2y
Location
Ice & Slice Restaurants Ltd
Trajectory
2y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsOperates a restaurant serving wood-fired pizza, main dishes, desserts, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Offers dine-in meals and themed dining events including bottomless food and drink…
Serves local consumers in Derbyshire, including couples, families and groups of friends seeking casual dining, Sunday lunches, bottomless events and evening bar entertainment.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -20% CAGR over 1y
Location
Slice of India Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsOperates an Indian buffet restaurant offering dishes such as tandoor, grill items, curries, dosa and Indo‑Chinese cuisine. Provides dine‑in buffet service, takeaway options, bar service, and catering…
Sells to consumers seeking Indian buffet dining and takeaway, including families with children, local diners, and people booking weddings, functions, and group events.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 9% CAGR over 2y
Location
THE STABLES IN THE COACH HOUSE (DERBY) LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsSells to consumers planning leisure travel, including holidaymakers seeking hotels, restaurants, attractions and bookable experiences, and to travellers using reviews and travel advice to choose…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
Derby Distillery Company Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates a restaurant and late‑night bar serving cocktails, spirits, and food including brunch, lunch, and dinner. Offers a wide selection of distilled spirits, curated drink menus, table…
Serves local consumers and visitors in Derby seeking brunch, dinner and cocktail bookings, alongside groups arranging private parties and businesses booking corporate event packages.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 21% CAGR over 4y
Location
Arboretum Hotels Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 35% CAGR over 4y
Location
FILEY BAY CARAVANS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 3y
Location
SEVEN (DERBY) LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates a restaurant and café bar serving seasonal food, daily specials, coffee and handcrafted cocktails. Provides dine‑in meals, drinks and private dining options, and accepts table reservations…
Serves local consumers and groups in Derby, including diners seeking all-day eating, celebrations with friends and family, private dining, artisan coffee, and business meetings.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 15% CAGR over 4y
Location
Devonshirebelper Limited
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsOperates a public house serving cask ales, craft lagers, ciders, wines and spirits alongside British pub food and international dishes. Provides table bookings, private function space for events, and…
Serves local consumers in and around Belper, including families, couples, cyclists, dog owners, gift buyers, and groups booking private functions for parties, celebrations or meetings.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -3% CAGR over 3y
Location
Stones Restaurant Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsOperates a restaurant serving modern British cuisine, offering lunch and dinner menus, multi‑course tasting menus, vegetarian and vegan options, and a wine list. Accepts reservations and provides…
Serves consumers in Matlock and visitors to the area, including couples, families, local diners and tourists, plus small groups seeking business meals or private dining.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 14% CAGR over 2y
Location
The Bluebell Wingfield Limited
Trajectory
4y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsOperates a pub and restaurant serving cooked meals, Sunday roasts, and alcoholic and non‑alcoholic drinks. Provides dine‑in service, table bookings, and gift vouchers, with indoor restaurant seating…
Serves consumers, including local residents and visitors to South Wingfield, looking for pub drinks, restaurant dining, Sunday meals, bookings, vouchers, and dog-friendly bar or outdoor visits.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -9% CAGR over 3y
Location
CUCAMARA LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsOperates a late-night bar and nightclub offering alcoholic drinks, DJ-led music events, and dancefloor entertainment. Provides venue bookings for birthdays, stag and hen parties, and other group…
Serves B2C nightlife customers, including groups booking birthdays, stag and hen parties, and DJ collective events.
Financial Health
StableStable · -37% CAGR over 2y
Location
The Woburn Orangery Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates a boutique wedding venue offering ceremony and reception facilities, catering and event coordination. Provides wedding menus and planning support, with in-house services including floral…
Serves engaged couples seeking intimate, boutique wedding ceremonies and receptions, with related wedding services for their guests and wedding parties.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Bully'S Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StrongStrong
Location
The White Horse Morledge Derby Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable
Location
BURLINGTON TRAVEL LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · -68% CAGR over 4y
Location
Flights Express Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
CROWN EXEC DERBY TRAVEL LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides chauffeur-driven transport services including airport transfers, corporate travel, wedding and event transport, seaport transfers, and long‑distance journeys, using executive vehicles with…
Serves private travellers, wedding parties, event groups and corporate clients in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire needing executive transport for airports, seaports, business trips and special…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 10% CAGR over 2y
Location
OCEANS TRAVEL LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 19% CAGR over 4y
Location
Qurban & Sons Caterers Ltd
Trajectory
1y · 2024–NowProvides Pakistani catering for events including weddings, parties and religious functions, and offers a takeaway food menu featuring dishes such as lamb karahi, chicken tikka, doner, burgers,…
Serves consumers and event organisers planning weddings, parties, anniversaries, funerals, birthdays, religious events and Mehndis, with customers in the East Midlands and nationally.
Financial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
CHOPSTIX (MIDLANDS) LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates quick-service noodle bar restaurants serving Asian-style dishes such as chow mein, rice bowls, chicken and duck toppings, sides and sauces. Offers takeaway meals and delivery through…
Serves B2C diners and takeaway customers seeking quick-service Asian-inspired meals across UK and Ireland locations, including delivery users on Uber Eats, Just Eat and Deliveroo.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 26% CAGR over 4y
Location
Millgate Property Management Company Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable · -68% CAGR over 4y
Location
Serendipity Drinks Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Ebina Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · -29% CAGR over 2y
Location
THE BUBBLE INN HOTEL LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · -24% CAGR over 5y
Location
THE GREEN MAN (NORTON DISNEY) LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · -62% CAGR over 4y
Location
Kelly Middleton Inns Ltd
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 1y
Location
St James Inns Ltd
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable · 3% CAGR over 3y
Location
Bar 56 Derby Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed
Location
RED CHILLI (ASHBOURNE) LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · -71% CAGR over 4y
Location
Greenbank (Lake District) Limited
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak
Location
Moo Moo Events Ltd
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable
Location
COMMUNITY LIVING TRUST
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable · -5% CAGR over 4y
Location
DSG THE OLD OAK TREE B&B LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed
Location
PATYALA HOUSE LTD
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
PASSAN DELI LIMITED
Trajectory
1y · 2024–NowOperates an Indian deli and takeaway offering prepared meals, street food, sweets and drinks. Provides online ordering and click‑and‑collect, along with dining experiences such as high chai and…
Serves local consumers in Nottingham, including diners ordering click-and-collect, people booking brunch or high chai experiences, and private customers arranging venue hire for events.
Financial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
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How Derby Travel & Hospitality companies work and how to sell to them
What they do
Derby travel and hospitality operators usually monetise capacity, time and service rather than intellectual property. Accommodation providers earn through nightly room rates, deposits, group bookings and add-ons; food and beverage venues depend on covers, events, drinks margin and private hire; trip-support and travel sellers take commissions, service fees or package margins. Pricing is often visible and transactional, but corporate stays, agency arrangements and venue hire can introduce negotiated rates and repeat account terms. The product is still mostly physical delivery, with software sitting behind booking, payments, stock, staff rotas and customer communication rather than being the thing sold.
Who they sell to
Customers range from local diners and drinkers to domestic visitors, inbound travellers, event organisers and corporate travel bookers. Most smaller venues sell direct to consumers through walk-in trade, phone bookings, online reservations and social channels, while accommodation and travel sellers are more exposed to intermediaries, group organisers and negotiated corporate demand. Buyer roles are practical: owner-managers, general managers, revenue managers, operations leads, finance managers and, for larger employers, procurement or facilities contacts. Sales cycles are usually short for consumer spending, longer for event hire, room blocks, agency partnerships and repeat business accounts where deposits, cancellation terms and service-level expectations need agreement.
What they buy
Most Derby travel and hospitality firms tend to buy operational systems before strategic software. Common spend areas include reservations, property and channel management, point-of-sale, payments, accounting, payroll, workforce scheduling, stock control, guest messaging, review management and local marketing. Venues also buy legal and licensing support, insurance, cleaning, maintenance, security, food and drink supply, linen, waste, energy and telecoms. Travel sellers need booking administration, customer documents, payment handling, compliance workflows and supplier management. The smaller end of the market is cost-sensitive and prefers tools that reduce admin quickly; larger or multi-site operators may care more about reporting, permissions, integration with finance processes and consistent service standards.
Why and how to sell to them
Commercial intent often appears when an operator adds a site, changes licence exposure, launches event hire, or shifts more bookings online. Other triggers include new management, a busier seasonal period, higher staff churn, margin pressure from food, drink or energy costs, or a move into packaged travel where CAA and ATOL obligations become harder to manage manually. Sellers usually need to make the operational case before the strategic one: fewer missed bookings, clearer rotas, better cash collection, simpler audit trails or less dependence on manual spreadsheets. Local proof points matter, but claims should be tied to measurable service, margin or compliance outcomes rather than generic growth language.
How this list is built
Data sources
This list is built from UK Companies House filings, XBRL accounts data, and semantic analysis of each company's public website. Revenue and headcount figures come from the most recent filed accounts; where the company has not filed, values are estimated using a model trained on filed history and peer benchmarks and are labelled as estimates.
Classification
Rather than relying solely on SIC codes, Firmbase classifies each company semantically: the company's website is crawled, an AI model reads what the company actually sells, and the company is placed into the relevant industry and subsectors. SIC codes are used as one signal but not the only one. This means a company that registered under a generic SIC code but pivoted into (for example) fintech is correctly identified as fintech, not as its original SIC category.
Freshness
The underlying company data is refreshed from Companies House continuously; filings appear in the list within days of submission. The curated list ordering is regenerated when the underlying data moves meaningfully (company count changes by more than 5%, a new company enters the top-ranked segment, or the filed-revenue numbers for the top firms change). You can see the last-updated timestamp near the top of the page.
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