All About Derby
Derby is a relativly small city in the East Midlands of England. In the 2001 census the population of the borough was 233,700. It lies on the banks of the River Derwent and is surrounded by the shire county of Derbyshire.
Derby is the UK's most central city benefiting from a great cultural base situated in the East Midlands on the edge of the Peak District National park.
Derby County Football Club were promoted back into the Premiership last season raising Derby's profile within the UK, but couldn't keep up with Premiership life and return to the championship next season.
There is some fantastic surrounding countryside in Derbyshire and the Peak District.
Derby is famous for setting in motion Britain's Industrial Revolution with some of the countrys first factories and spinning mills. It is equally famous for later factories of Rolls Royce, Royal Crown Derby and Railway engineering.
Derby is a thriving city with loads going on, but it's not too big to be overwhelming.
Derby has a variety of shopping experiences to suit all, from the new retails parks with their large departments stores, to the quaint cobbled streets of saddler gate. The city Centre has all the high street big names, Debenhams, HMV, TK Maxx Marks and Spencer, JJB Sports, Woolworths, Argos, Wilkinsons, Evans, Dorothy Perkins, Topshop, Next, MacDomands, Burger King, KFC, plus a variety of independant shops and a selections of coffee shops, juice and smoothie bars, tea rooms, pubs, bars and restaurants.
Westfield is a brand new shopping centre in Derby, the 300 million pound redevelopment scheme houses over 100 new shops, a food court that is capable of seating 800 people and an additional 2,000 parking spaces. It is over two retail levels the junction of London Road and Traffic Street. The introduction of more than 100 new shops has brought a vibrant mix of national and local fashion and lifestyle brands. Westfield Derby incorporates leading retailers Zara, Bershka, Topshop, Next, Monsoon, New Look, Dorothy Perkins, River Island, HandM and HandM Kids. They will complement the existing offer of retailers such as Boots, WHSmith, Sainsbury's, Dixons, Superdrug, French Connection and Woolworths.
Sadler Gate
This pedestrianised narrow street is extremely popular with shoppers in Derby.
Sadler Gate links the Market Place and Irongate with Bold Lane and The Strand. It is the fashionable place to be seen and to shop, with many avant-garde shops, clubs and eating houses.
The Georgian facades of Sadlergate lend an air of sophistication to the street's cafe's, pubs and restaurants, while its fascinating mix of independent shops sell everything from boutique fashion, flowers, gifts and homeware to cameras, curtains and CDs!
The Guild Hall Market
The Market Hall has four areas, Balcony, Poultry Market, Fish Market / Lock-up Yard and the Market Hall Shops.
Shop in comfort protected from the elements, with cafa's where you can rest your feet, a flea market to explore and a warm welcome from all the traders.
A farmers' market is held in Market Place on the third Thursday of every month and the section between Albion Street and the bus station is also a vibrant market area where stallholders peddle individual, often handmade wares.
Irongate
Irongate is a delightful reminder of past times. Irongate is home to Derby's unique and prestigious Bennett's Department Store. Bennetts was established in 1734 as an ironmongers and hardware store.
Retail Parks
The Wyvern - Situated just off the A52 next to Pride Park is home to Costco (wholesalers), Currys, Toys R Us, Halfords, Homebase, Mothercare, Sainsburys, MacDonalds, Burger King and Pizza Hut.
Kingsway - Just off the A38 B&Q, Currys, Comet, Halfords, Next, Boots, Harveys, Marks and Spencer, Laura Ashley, SCS and The Kings Highway Public House and Restaurant.
Meteor Centre - Located off Mansfield Road - MFI, DFS, Bensons Beds, Morrisons, PC World, Moben Kitchens, MacDonalds, Focus, Deep Pan Pizza, Burger King, it also has an Odeon Cinema and The Master Locksmith Public House.