Vantom Village from Derby
roughly 28 miles · around 50 minutes by car · free on-site parking.
Worth the drive for the big days: the Patchings Art Fest, Vantom Overdrive shows and Christmas at the Village.
Good reasons to come from Derby
- Patchings Art Fest 2027 – one of the UK’s finest art, craft and design events
- OVERDRIVEfest motor show, 4 July 2027
- A Christmas Party Night with friends or colleagues
Getting here from Derby
Travel east towards Nottingham and then north-east through Arnold to Calverton, following signs to Oxton Road.
Without a car: Rail via Nottingham is possible but needs onward travel; most visitors drive.
Distances and times are approximate, for normal traffic.
Visiting from Derby
How far is Vantom Village from Derby?
Vantom Village is roughly 28 miles from Derby – around 50 minutes by car in normal traffic. Please check a live route planner on the day.
What is there to do near Derby at Vantom Village?
Patchings Art Fest 2027 – one of the UK’s finest art, craft and design events; OVERDRIVEfest motor show, 4 July 2027; A Christmas Party Night with friends or colleagues.
How do I get there from Derby without a car?
Rail via Nottingham is possible but needs onward travel; most visitors drive.
What are the opening times?
The village and art centre are open Tuesday to Sunday, 8:30am to 4:30pm (temporary times); Merchant of Venice is open Tuesday to Sunday, 8am to 10pm. Please call 0115 965 3479 to check.
Plan your visit
Address: Patchings Art Centre, Oxton Road, Calverton, Nottingham, NG14 6NU
Open: Tuesday to Sunday, 8:30am – 4:30pm (temporary times)
Phone: 0115 965 3479
Getting here: By rail, Lowdham station (Nottingham–Lincoln line) is a few miles from the village; onward travel is by taxi or local bus. Please check current train, bus and taxi options before you travel.