Derby City Council has announced its collective excitement at being able to announce the first lineup of traders set to move into the revitalised Derby Market Hall, marking another milestone in the transformation of the historic Grade II-listed building.
Following a £35.1m restoration, the Market Hall will reopen its doors to the public on Saturday 24th May, marking a new era for Derby’s independent shopping, dining, and entertainment scene.
A curated mix of traditional and contemporary traders will be in place when the Market Hall reopens its doors, creating a vibrant hub in the heart of the city and blending the Market Hall’s rich history with a modern experience.
Amongst the first confirmed traders is one that has traded throughout the refurbishment works, one of Derby’s last remaining fishmonger, a trader in the Market Hall for 65 years and which will continue to operate in their current location in the Lock-up Yard area.
Other traders include a cafe, a range of locally sourced produce, a street food vendor and a gelato vendor as well as fashion stalls.
Councillor Nadine Peatfield, Leader of Derby City Council and Cabinet Member for City Centre, Regeneration, Strategy and Policy, said: “I am incredibly excited to announce the first traders who will be moving into Derby Market Hall when it reopens its doors on Saturday 24 May. From international street food to sustainable fashion, the new (and old) traders each have something truly special to offer to every resident and visitor.
"I am particularly excited to welcome the public into the revitalised Market Hall at a time when we are entering a new era for Derby’s independent shopping, dining, and entertainment scene. I am certain that the carefully curated set of traders will be met with much anticipation and will be a massive success for the Market Hall’s incredible offer.”
Located at the heart of the city centre, linking Derbion and St Peter’s Quarter with the Cathedral Quarter and Becketwell, the redeveloped Market Hall will play a key role in widening the diversity of the city centre and is expected to generate £3.64m for the local economy every year.
More traders are set to be announced in the coming weeks.
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