COVID-19 (Coronavirus) updates - 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 closed, please visit the news story for up to date information. You can contact the parks team by email at parksadmin@derby.gov.uk
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.
At our parks we have a great selection of venues offering food and drinks, so whether you are out for a walk with the family, taking the bike for a spin, or just looking for a place to relax there are plenty of options for you.
Wed 18 Mar 2020
This is a difficult time for us all, but the welfare of our visitors and staff must always come first. Derby Parks will temporarily close the doors of its cafés and community buildings to the public in response to the government’s latest advice concerning the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. This means The Orangery at Markeaton Park, Waterside Café at Alvaston Park, Chaddesden Community Café, and Markeaton Park Kiosk will be closed from and including Thursday 19 March 2020, for at least 30 days. Visit our Parks news page for updates.
Darley Park Tea Rooms and Normanton Park Café are privately operated, and we will provide you with updates as we receive them.
Telephone: 01332 611798
The Orangery overlooks Markeaton Park's formal gardens. It is found in the Grade 2 Listed Orangery building, overlooking the terrace garden. Make sure to pay us a visit to taste our delicious food and drinks.
Opening times are as follows:
Until Mon 30 Oct
| Monday - Friday | 10am - 4pm |
| Saturday - Sunday |
9am - 5pm |
From Mon 30 Oct to Fri 16 Feb
| Monday - Friday | 10am - 3pm |
| Saturday - Sunday |
9am - 5pm |
If you are looking for a place to rest your legs and warm up after a walk in Darley Park then the Tea Rooms is the place for you. Darley Park café is situated in the last remaining room of Darley Park's former mansion. Serving a range of hot and cold drinks, hot food, cakes and ice cream, the café is a great little spot to sit down and enjoy the view over the terrace of the whole park and the city beyond.
Opening times are as follows:
| Summer | 9am - 5pm |
| Winter | 9.30am - 4:30pm |
Overlooking the lake at Alvaston Park is the lovely Waterside Café. If you are looking for a bite to eat this is a fantastic option for breakfast and lunch, with a great selection of homemade cakes, drinks and ice-cream also available. For more details please visit the Alvaston Park page.
Our opening hours are as follows:
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday - Friday | 10am - 4pm |
| Saturday - Sunday | 9am - 4pm |
At the heart of Chaddesden Park is the volunteer run Community Cafe. The cafe was built in 2009 by volunteers and has become the centre-piece for activity and events in the park. There is a varied selection of food and drinks available through the year.
Opening hours are as follows:
| Weekends | 9am - 5pm weather permitting |
| School holidays | 9am - 5pm |
| Closed Winter | after October Half Term, re-opens at Easter |
Markeaton Park has a seasonal refreshment kiosk which serves cold and hot drinks, ice-cream and snacks.
Opening times are as follows:
| Until 31 Dec | Saturday - Sunday | 10am - 4:30pm |
| From Mon 30 Oct until Fri 16 Feb | 10am - 4:30pm |
Normanton Park café is run by Green Thyme, a community allotment group set up to help support and deliver gardening activities within the local area. Their aim is to work with the local community, school groups, nurseries and children's centres and provide a range of hands on activities which are enjoyable, memorable, relevant and designed to bring them closer to their natural environment. Find out more at facebook.com/GreenThyme
Information relating to Coronavirus.
Please note that due to the Coronavirus pandemic and in line with the latest government advice regarding social distancing, facilities and attractions are currently closed and events cancelled or postponed. We will be constantly updating the website and will keep people informed of any changes via social media. We urge visitors to follow Public Health England Guidance regarding Coronavirus.
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