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Riverside Library has reopened, but with reduced hours. The restricted hours are a result of it taking more staff time to manage the library space, and handle the stock appropriately, both of  which help to ensure a safer environment for customers. It was our intention to try to open Riverside Library on Saturdays, and we trialled this on Saturday 5 Sep.

After the trial we have decided that Riverside Library will remain closed on Saturdays for the time being. There is an opportunity to use the staff time to improve customer access to Normanton and Alvaston, which are currently only open as Click & Collect sites ( no customer access to the library ). We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience.

Derby Arena infield activities 

Currently there are no infield activities taking place at Derby Arena, as we have utilised the closure and part opening due to Covid 19 pandemic to re-prioritise plans to upgrade the infield floor. Works are well under way and we anticipated for the upgrade to be completed end of October.

The venue will continue to be guided by the government and national governing bodies for sport in its decision making process for activities and sport to return to the venue. 

Indoor sports courts for badminton are available at Springwood Leisure Centre. 

A phased re-opening of our sites will take place allowing as much use of library facilities as is safe and practical at this time.

The Home Library Service has now resumed, and Derby Local Studies and Family History Library is taking enquiries, by phone, text and email.

Riverside Library will reopen from 10 August, and Mickleover Library from 11 August, for customers to browse and borrow books and use PC’s.

From 24 August, Alvaston Library and Normanton Library will operate a Click and Collect service, where customers can return books and collect reserved items.

We continue to urge library members to make use of our electronic services while they are unable to visit us in person. More information about the services and how to get started can be found on our eLibrary pages.

For full details on services reopening, please visit our welcome back page.

We are pleased to confirm that Derby Active Leisure facilities will re-open on Sat 25 July, including Derby Arena, Springwood Leisure Centre and Queen’s Leisure Centre. Moorways Stadium has already opened for outdoor track and field activities. 

The team at Derby Active are currently putting the finishing touches in place ready to re-open. 

It will be a phased re-opening, with dates yet to be confirmed for certain sports like gymnastics coaching, and indoor track cycling at Derby Arena.

View the full information at our welcome back page

The In Derby Sales and Information Centre at Riverside Chambers, Full Street, Derby, is to close to the public with immediate effect. This is to protect staff and members of the public as the situation with the COVID-19 virus means that we all have to take greater social distancing measures.

Our Sales and Information Centre phone line on 01332 255800 is now open from 9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.

Find out more about forthcoming events at our news story. 

You can contact us by email at boxoffice@derby.gov.uk, leisure@derby.gov.uk or tourism@derby.gov.uk.

During this unprecedented time, our class Instructors have been providing a virtual class programme for you to enjoy from home. 

We will try our best to provide the programme as listed, but care of our staff is also critical and there may be times due to illness we have to cancel or change, but where possible we will strive to ensure you receive an exciting programme to keep you active!

Everyone is welcome and its free, just join our Derby Active Classes Facebook group here. 

Please visit our Derby Active at Home page for our Virtual class programme.

Please remember to ensure you are safe and only take part in classes that are at your own ability level. If you have any injuries or health conditions please consult your doctor before taking part in any physical activity.  

Following the Government’s change in guidance, visitors will be able to make more use of Derby’s parks and open spaces from Wednesday 13 May. The Derby Parks team are asking all park users to be considerate and continue to use social distancing to keep themselves and each other safe. Some facilities remain close, please visit our update page for details. 

Allestree Park Golf Course will be taking bookings seven days in advance for bookings from 8am on Monday 18 May. Book online at Golf Now up to 7 days in advance.  Season ticket holders should call 01332 550616.

The Orangery at Markeaton Park Craft Village and The Waterside Café at Alvaston Park are opening for takeaway Mon to Fri 10am to 4pm, and Weekends 10am to 5pm.

Read our full story on new guidelines for enjoying Derby Parks and open spaces.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the safety of the public and our staff has been the priority of Derby City Council. It is with regret that we are now announcing that all outdoor events, and events at Derby Arena and other venues, will not be running until at least the end of August.

We are working with event organisers to postpone as many as possible, and to reschedule new dates as soon as we can. We will update a list here when new information becomes available.

For ticketed events, Derby LIVE customers will be contacted about refunds and potential future dates.

Derby Arena infield activities 

Currently there are no infield activities taking place at Derby Arena, as we have utilised the closure and part opening due to Covid 19 pandemic to re-prioritise plans to upgrade the infield floor. Works are well under way and we anticipated for the upgrade to be completed end of October.

The venue will continue to be guided by the government and national governing bodies for sport in its decision making process for activities and sport to return to the venue. 

Indoor sports courts for badminton are available at Springwood Leisure Centre. 

Grass Football Playability - weekend commencing Saturday 26 September 2020

All games are ON.

Teams must report to the on-site ranger who will allocate the pitches.  Please note, no changing rooms will be available.

QR Codes will be on each site.

Queen's Leisure Centre will provide lane swimming from Monday 3 August 2020. 

The sessions will need to be pre-booked in advance through online booking or by calling 01332 641444. 

Booking conditions apply, activities can be booked up to 14 days in advance. 

Sessions will be 40 minutes. 

Following the Government’s change in guidance, visitors will be able to make more use of Derby’s parks and open spaces from Wednesday 13 May. The Derby Parks team are asking all park users to be considerate and continue to use social distancing to keep themselves and each other safe. Some facilities remain close, please visit our update page for details. 

Allestree Park Golf Course will be taking bookings seven days in advance for bookings from 8am on Monday 18 May. Book online at Golf Now up to 7 days in advance.  Season ticket holders should call 01332 550616.

The Orangery at Markeaton Park Craft Village and The Waterside Café at Alvaston Park are opening for takeaway Mon to Fri 10am to 4pm, and Weekends 10am to 5pm.

Read our full story on new guidelines for enjoying Derby Parks and open spaces.

Parking is available FREE of charge for Derby Arena visitors for the first 3 hours, a fee of £3 will applies thereafter. 

Customers using Derby Arena will be asked to put their car registration details into a display screen on entering the building, to provide the 3 hour free parking while using the facilities. MiPermit also offer an app, which you can download to your mobile device. 

To find out more about MiPermit parking click here.

Location is Pride Park - Park and Ride

Please note that different car parking charges may be applied for events, and payment is only accepted in cash or using MiPermit cashless parking. You can contact us beforehand on 01332 640011 if you are unsure or look for information on the specific event page.

Car parking may be limited during Derby County Football Club fixtures matches taking place at Pride Park Stadium next to the Arena. For up to date fixture information please visit the DCFC website.