Start at the Market Hall
Derby Market Hall makes a good starting point for a shopping trip. The restored Victorian hall beside the Market Place, with access from Tenant Street is home to fresh produce, street food and independent traders, and it sits between the main shopping areas, so you can branch off in any direction from here.
Derbion: the big names under one roof
Derbion is the city's main shopping centre, with the major high street brands, department stores, restaurants and a cinema all under cover. It is the practical choice for a wet-weather shopping day, and its car parks make it an easy arrival point for the rest of the centre.
Cathedral Quarter: independents and history
For independent shopping, head to the Cathedral Quarter. Iron Gate, Sadler Gate, the Strand and the surrounding lanes mix boutiques, gift shops, jewellers and specialist food shops with some of the city's oldest streets and best cafes. It is the part of Derby where you are most likely to find something you did not come for.
St Peters Quarter: everyday high street
St Peters Quarter covers the streets around St Peter's Street, East Street and the Spot - everyday high street shopping, services and places to eat between Derbion and the Cathedral Quarter. Look out for the Derby Ram statue on East Street while you are there.
Leave room for a coffee or lunch
A shopping trip need not end when the bags are full. Browse the local cafes, pubs and restaurants in our food and drink section and choose somewhere for a break between shops. If you want to make more of the day, our things-to-do guide covers the museums, parks and cathedral as well.
Getting into town and planning your stops
Derby station is a short bus ride or a walk from the centre, with direct trains on the Midland Main Line. For drivers, city centre parking includes Derbion's car parks and several council-run sites; check the city council's parking pages for locations, current charges and accessible parking information.
Independent shops can keep different hours, so check the shops you particularly want to visit before setting off, especially if you are making a special journey.
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