Food & drink
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.
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 |
Darley Park Tea Rooms
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 |
Waterside Café
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 |
Community Cafe @ Chaddesden Park
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 Kiosk
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 Cafe
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