Shopping in Derby

Shopping in Derby has always been a popular past time for both locals and visitors alike, however in recent years, with the ever expanding variety of Derby shops and shopping centres in Derby consumer footfall has increased considerably. Much of this increase is down to the opening of the Westfield shopping centre in Derby which replaced the Eagle shopping centre a few years ago. The Westfield shopping centre has a wide range of different shops for consumers to browse including men’s clothing, women’s clothing, food and drink suppliers, gift shops, electronic goods and department stores to name but a few. Like most shopping centres, the Westfield shopping centre opens later than many of the high street retailers in Derby and so is usually a good bet if you want to do some late-night shopping in Derby after work. The

Westfield Shopping Centre opening hours in Derby are as follows:

Shops at Derby Westfield

In case you want to find out exactly what shops are at Westfield Derby, below is a list of the current stores in the centre:

Department Stores at Derby Westfield

Argos, Bhs, Boots, Debenhams, M&S, Matalan, Next, Poundworld, TJ Hughes, Wilkinson

Accessories Stores at Derby Westfield

Accessorize, Claire’s, Domo, Glitz,Tie Rack, World of Accessories

Betting Shops at Derby Westfield

Betster

Books, cards & stationery Shops at Derby Westfield

Birthdays, Clinton Cards, MSR News, Paperchase, Paper Kisses, Ryman, Staples, The Works, WHSmith

Confectionery Shops at Derby Westfield

Greggs, Millie’s Cookies, Shakin’ It , Zumo Juice Bar,

Eat Central at Derby Westfield

Burger King, Fresh Bites, Hana Puri, Harpers, Hey Potato, Pasta 4 U, Little Pepitos, Yangtze Thai Noodle Bar, Yangtze Express

Electrical & Computer Shops at Derby Westfield

CeX, Entertainment Exchange, Currys.digital, Game,

KRCS Computer Store (Apple), Sony Centre

Childrens Clothes Shops at Westfield Derby

H&M Kids, Polarn O. Pyret, Pumpkin Patch

Clothes Shops at Derby Westfield

Ark, Bershka, Blue Inc, Blue Star, French Connection, G-Star, Hawes & Curtis,H&M, Lacoste, Levi’s,

New Look, Republic, River Island, Superdry, West Coast, Zara

Womens Clothes Shops at Derby Westfield

Addictive, Angel, Apricot, CC, Dolls Boutique London, Dorothy Perkins, Eclipse, Jane Norman, La Senza, Monsoon, Oasis, Pearl Boutique, Quiz, Select, Topshop, Vero Moda, Warehouse, West One, Zube

Mens Clothes Shops at Derby Westfield

7 Camicie, Big and Tall, Charlie Browns, Jack & Jones, Moss, Officers Club, Suits Plus, Topman, Xplicit, Xplicit Italia,

Footwear & Shoe Shops at Derby Westfield

Barratts, Clarks, Faith, Jeff Bains, Jonathan James, Schuh, Soletrader

Gift & Art  Shops at Derby Westfield

Delight (Yankee Candle), Derbyshire Framing, Evolution, Past Times, Pure Party, Red, Swarovski,

The Discovery Store, Whitewall Galleries

Hairdressers at Derby Westfield

Bloke, Encore Hair, Hair Express, Keith Hall, Kieran Mullin, Supercuts, Trade Secret

Health & Beauty Shops at Derby Westfield

Aveda Urban Therapy, Benito Brow Bar, Bodycare, Herbs & Acupuncture, Holland & Barrett, Lush, Soap & Co, Superdrug, The Body Shop, The Fragrance Shop, The Perfume Shop, The Perfume Shop

Jewellery Shops at Derby Westfield

Beaverbrooks, Diamonds and Pearls, Eatons Fine Jewellery, Envy London, Ernest Jones, F Hinds H Samuel, Identity, Jewel Nation, Judith Hart, Muse, Pandora, Warren James

Mobile phone Shops at Derby Westfield

3 Store, Carphone Warehouse, CeX Mobile Exchange, O2, Orange, Phones, Phones Express,

T-Mobile, Vodafone

Music & DVD Shops at Derby Westfield

Pulp

Opticians at Derby Westfield

Boots Opticians, D&A, Optical Express, Optique Vision, Specsavers, Specs 4 U, Vision Express

Sports & Leisure Shops at Derby Westfield

J D Sports, Mountain Warehouse, Sportsdirect.com, Trespass, Two Seasons,

Toy Shops at Derby Westfield

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Hawkin’s Bazaar, Modelzone, The Entertainer

Places to Eat at Derby Westfield

You can also enjoy a bite to eat while out shopping at Westfield Derby as it has a number of cafes and restaurants catering for all tastes. If you like Portuguese restaurants you could try Nando’s or maybe you prefer Italian restaurants, in which case Pizza Express would suit you better. For an experience of an American Restaurant, try TGI Fridays. Outside of the Westfield centre, Derby has a whole host of different restaurants for you to choose from. Whether you fancy dining at a Spanish restaurant in Derby or trying a taste of the orient by visiting one of the many Chinese restaurants in Derby, you will find something to whet your appetite. Alternatively you could always go for the British classic and tuck into a curry at one of the many Indian restaurants in Derby.

Shopping on Derby High Street

However, the Westfield Centre is not the be all and end all of the Derby shopping experience. There are several other great places to shop in Derby including Sadler Gate and Iron Gate which make up the historic Cathedral Quarter. Here you will find more independent retailers such as old Derby jewellery shops or shops for babies and nurseries , right through to computer shops and fashion and lingerie shops in Derby. For anyone looking for that unique style, there are vintage and designer clothes shops as well as a whole variety of shoe shops to complete the outfit.

Sadler Gate

If you want to know what shops are on Sadler Gate, here is a selection to give you an idea:

Limeys (30 Sadler Gate)

Limeys for Women (45 Sadler Gate)

Ark Clothing (44 Sadler Gate)

Mustard Shoe Shop (25 Sadler Gate)

Corridor Menswear (20 Sadler Gate)

Big Blue Coffee Company (47 Sadler Gate)

Canopy Leather Goods (7 Sadler Gate)

Games Workshop (42 Sadler Gate)

Fraiche Gift Shop (37 Sadler Gate)

Since the economic downturn, sadly one or two of the shops on Sadler Gate have ceased trading, however this means that there is now the opportunity of shop space to rent on Sadler Gate. If you are looking for a retail unit to rent in Derby then Sadler Gate, with its busy core of customers as well as plenty of passing trade, would be an ideal place to consider.

Iron Gate

Below is a list to give you an idea of what shops are on Iron Gate in Derby:

Bennett’s Department Store (8 Iron Gate)

Iron Gate Sandwich Store (23 Iron Gate)

Charles Foulds & son (musical instruments shop – 39/40 Iron Gate)

Pearls & Scarlett Dress Agency (10A Iron Gate)

George Brigdens (Men’s Clothing – 5 Iron Gate)

Sally Montague Hair Group (22 Iron Gate)

Car Parking in Derby

If you are looking to do some shopping in Derby, you will need to know about car parking close to the shops in Derby. Below is a list of options for car parking in Derby city centre:

Parksafe Ltd: 331 Spaces
Bold Lane, DE1 3NT 

Multi Storey: 214 Spaces
Assembly Rooms, DE1 3AF 

Council House: 66 Spaces
DE1 2FS 

Multi Storey: 507 Spaces
Chapel Street, DE1 3GU

The Derby Westfield Centre car parking is located on Chapel street, however if you are visiting the Cathedral Quarter shopping area your best bet is probably the Parksafe car park in Derby on Bold Lane.

If Markets in Derby are more your thing then you will not be disappointed either. Market Hall is located at the bottom of Iron Gate and houses an indoor market selling clothes, fruit & vegetables, meat and fish. There is also a fresh fish market in the Lock-up Yard just off the Cornmarket, and in the Eagle Centre itself is another indoor market. The Derby markets opening hours are between Monday –Saturday.

A farmers' market in Derby is held in Market Place on the third Thursday of every month and a Derby Continental market on several occasions throughout the year.

For more detailed information see our guide to Derby Market

To avoid the hustle and bustle of a busy city centre then you may prefer to visit one of the many different Retail Parks in Derby. Retail Parks offer a simpler alternative to those people for whom shopping is a chore. Usually located on the outskirts of town, retail parks are easily accessible and have all shops located in one convenient area. Use our guide to Retail Parks in Derby to find one near you.

Shopping Online

If you want to avoid the crowds altogether then you will be able to find most of the well known Derby shops online. This is the beauty of online shopping for the Derby area and as well as not having to leave the comfort of your own home, you also get a much wider choice of different shops to choose from. For example, you may decide you need some new jewellery and therefore want to search out vintage jewellery shops in Derby, or if you are on a budget, maybe you need cheap jewellery shops in Derby. You may also be looking to sell unwanted jewellery in Derby so you think to yourself ‘Which jewellery shops will buy my gold in Derby’?

All of these questions may have you wandering around the shops in Derby city centre for hours, particularly if you don’t know where you are going. However, by searching for Derby shops online you can find all of the product information you need, thereby saving you time, and often money as well. With so many retailers now using the internet to sell their goods it doesn’t matter whether you are shopping for DVDs and videos, kitchen appliances or even car accessories, you will almost certainly find what you are looking for online.