Alfreton is situated in the administrative region of Amber Valley, lying adjacent to the A38 dual carriageway, approximately 13 miles to the North of Derby, and similar distance North West of Nottingham. The town has a well-established employment base, with large business estates having developed alongside the A38. Road communications are good, with the A38 linking with Junction 28 of the M1 Motorway, approximately 3 miles to the North. There are a range of local retail and leisure facilities on offer locally, together with hotel accommodation at the Renaissance (J28) and Travel Inn (adjacent to the office business park).