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The Orangery & Craft Village
Come and take a look at what's on offer at the Orangery Cafe and the Markeaton Park Craft Village! With lots to see and do, it's a great day out for the whole family.
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Markeaton Park Craft Village and Orangery is located in the heart of the park, surrounded by high medieval stone walls. This area was once the eighteenth century Hall and stables, but now provides an amazing shopping and refreshment experience. The stables are home to over eight unique craft units providing that exclusive gift, while tantalising your taste buds at the Orangery Café and Ice cream hut.
How to find The Orangery and Craft Village
There are three entrances into the Craft Village and Orangery, located from near the Duck pond, a small gateway to the side of the high walls or through the main orangery doors looking out onto the formal gardens.
As the Craft Village and Orangery is located in the centre of the park, access is by foot along excellent pathways.
Parking
- Car park A, entering from Markeaton Park roundabout off the A38, followed by a short walk down the main pathway past the tennis courts, which the Orangery Café and formal gardens will face you.
- Car park B, entering from Markeaton Lane you will enter Mundy Play car park. Walk through the Mundy Play area, over the small bridge where the duck pond is located, you will then see the lower entrance archway into the Craft Village.
- Car park C, this can be accessed by driving through the Mundy Play car park following the drive way into a high walled area. A gateway in the wall will lead you onto the footpath, take a left and you will see the lower archway entrance into the Craft Village.
The Orangery
Telephone: 01332 611798
The recently refurbished Grade II listed Orangery cafe overlooks Markeaton Park's formal gardens. It is found in the Craft Village, overlooking the terrace garden. Make sure to pay us a visit to taste our delicious food, drinks and ice creams.
Opening times:
| Jan - 2 Apr 2021 | 3 Apr - Sept 2021 | |
| Monday - Friday | 9.30am - 4pm | 9.30am - 4.30pm |
| Saturday - Sunday |
9.30am - 4.30pm |
9.30am - 5pm |
Winter 2020 menu - Subject to availability
If you have any allergies, please request allergen information before ordering. Prices and timings correct as at Nov 2020.
Hot & Cold Food
Sandwiches £2.70-£2.90
Childs Lunch Box £3.90
Sausage Roll – hot or cold £2.70
Cheese & Onion Slice – hot or cold £2.30
Breakfast Cob – choose from bacon, sausage, egg £3.50
Chips £2.80
Cheesy Chips £3.80
Chip Cob £3.50
Sweet Potato Fries £3.80
Hot Dogs £3.50
Classic Burger & Chips £5.50
Veggie Burger & Chips £5.50
Vegan Burger & Chips £5.50
Fish Finger Cob £3.50
Panini £3.90
Cheesy Nachos & Salsa £2.80
Hot food served until 2.30pm Monday to Friday.
Hot food served until 3.00pm Saturday & Sunday
Where applicable VAT is applied at 5%
Vegetarian Options
QUORN HOTDOGS Adults £3.50 Children’s £1.75
(served with or without onions)
VEGETARIAN BURGER MEAL £5.50
(¼ lb vegetable burger in a sesame seed bun with sliced cheese and burger sauce, served with chips)
VEGAN BURGER MEAL £5.50
(¼ lb vegan burger in a sesame seed bun with vegan mayonnaise and salad, served with chips)
CHEESE AND ONION SLICE £2.30
QUORN SAUSAGE COB £3.50
(Served in a white or brown cob with or without butter)
CHIP COB £3.50
(Served in a white or brown cob with or without butter)
Children Options
CHILDS HOTDOG £1.75
QUORN HOTDOG £1.75
FISH FINGER MEAL £2.00
(2 cod fingers in golden breadcrumbs, served with chips)
CHILDS LUNCH BOX £3.90
(includes a cheese or jam sandwich, a bag of Pom bear crisps, an apple or banana and a carton of apple or orange juice)
CHIP COB £2.50
(Served in a white or brown cob with or without butter)
Freshly Made Paninis
HAM & CHEESE £3.90
CHEESE & RED ONION £3.90
TUNA MELT £3.90
A SELECTION OF SANDWICHES AVAILABLE DAILY
Please ask a member of staff for today’s choices
Drinks
Hot Drinks
Tea £1.90
Herbal Tea £1.90
Americano £2.40
Latte £2.80
Cappuccino £2.80
Hot Chocolate £3.00
with marshmallows & cream £3.50
Milk £1.10
Kids Hot Chocolate £2.50
Cold Drinks
Cans £1.50
Jucee Carton £1.20
Water £1.40
Juice Burst £2.20
Slush £1.50
Ice Creams
Magnum - Classic, White, Vegan
Solero
Calippo – Orange, Lemon & Lime
Twister
Mini Milk – Strawberry or Vanilla
Ice Lollies – Mr. Bubble, Orange, Lemonade, Banana
Carte D'or Flavors
Vanilla
Candyfloss
Triple Chocolate
Strawberry Cheesecake
Cookies & Cream
Spagnola Cherry
Craft Village
The Craft Village opened in 1987 using the old stable yard at the centre of Markeaton Park. Workshops and businesses sell handmade goods and gifts, and many run activities and events.
Paint a Pot
Telephone: 01332 202652
Website: www.paintapotderby.com
A fun and relaxing place for people of all ages to come and create something unique. Paint a Pot allows you to choose an item from their large selection to decorate and take home. Take a look at their website for details on opening times and prices.
Studio in the Park
Telephone: 07920 515254
Website: www.studiointhepark.co.uk
A gift shop for outdoor toys, painted furniture and more. Also on offer are children's craft parties for various ages. Open Wednesday to Saturday, 11am to 4pm and every day during the summer holidays.
Lilac Joinery
Telephone: 01332 203596
Produces garden furniture, play houses and children's furniture. Come and have a look at what's on offer!
Open every day from 10am to 4pm.
Redtree Furniture
Telephone: 01332 292288
Website: www.redtree.co.uk/grosvenor.htm
Watch Matthew Morris create his beautiful hardwood furniture and see pictures of his work. He specialises in architectural joinery.
Jumping Clay
Telephone: 01332 460079
Website: www.jumpingclay.co.uk
Jumping Clay: Air Drying Clay at its best.
Mess free, fun filled activities. We teach model making through assimilation of basic shapes and colour blending. Choose free style or model of the day, taught step by step.
Courses or one-off sessions are available.
Come for a 20 minute mini make, a 1-2 hours session or make use of our Ofsted registered facility and get the kids to come all day in the school holidays. Booking recommended but drops-ins are often available. We also do great birthday parties and teach traditional art for adults and children.
Little Tins of Loveliness
Website: www.littletinsofloveliness.co.uk
Instagram: @littletinsofloveliness
Opening times: 10am to 4:30pm Tue to Fri and 10:30am - 3:30pm Sat and Sun, and for evening classes Tue and Thu.
With a passion for making through courses and workshop, plus their carefully designed Little Tins kits have beautifully illustrated step-by-step instructions as well as high quality fabrics and components.
Take a look at their website or Facebook for details on forthcoming courses, opening times and prices.
Susan Hill Jewellery
Website: www.susanhill.co.uk
Telephone: 07970 850615
Jewellery and Sliversmithing Workshops
Individually designed & handcrafted sterling silver & gold jewellery, bespoke orders and commissions are always welcome. Come and take part in Jewellery & silversmithing workshops taking place through the year at my studio - full day, half day, evening and individual classes available - see my website for full details. Also, visit me for handmade and unique gifts available in my studio shop. No experience needed.
Art in the Park
Facebook: facebook.com/artintheparkderby/
Phone: 01332 460909
We provide a variety of classes covering a range of materials; from hosting the popular 14 week "Seasons" course (covering pencil, pastels, watercolour and acrylics) to short courses and one off lessons covering Oil Painting, Glass Painting, Mosaics and Collage. We provide both adults and children's courses (in separate classes).
Take a look at Facebook for details on forthcoming courses, opening times and prices.
Suzy Blues
Website: www.suzybluesflowers.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/suzybluesflowers
Twitter: www.twitter.com/suzy_blues
Instagram: www.instagram.com/suzybluesflowers/
Telephone: 07871 057709
Here at Suzy Blues Flowers we have a range of fresh and artificial flowers. We can provide flowers for any occasion whether it be a gift for someone special or maybe you are planning a wedding, we can help you make all your floral arrangements for your special day. In fact any event that needs a little decoration, we are happy to help.
We also give special attention to those difficult times too and offer many different tributes in sympathy for your loved ones so please get in touch to talk about any requirements you may need.
We are situated within Markeaton Craft Village at Markeaton Park and we are open from 10am - 4pm Tuesday to Sunday (closing at 3pm on Friday - term time).
Teddy Tastic
Make a furry friend that you will love. Lots of different teddies to choose from. An extra special build a bear workshops and birthday parties experience. “A magical experience for all ages". Run by the wonderful Jumping Clay team.
Telephone: 01332 460079
Email: derby@jumpingclay.co.uk
Markeaton Park Craft Village and Orangery is located in the heart of the park, surrounded by high medieval stone walls. This area was once the eighteenth century Hall and stables, but now provides an amazing shopping and refreshment experience. The stables are home to over eight unique craft units providing that exclusive gift, while tantalising your taste buds at the Orangery Café and Ice cream hut.
How to find The Orangery and Craft Village
There are three entrances into the Craft Village and Orangery, located from near the Duck pond, a small gateway to the side of the high walls or through the main orangery doors looking out onto the formal gardens.
As the Craft Village and Orangery is located in the centre of the park, access is by foot along excellent pathways.
Parking
- Car park A, entering from Markeaton Park roundabout off the A38, followed by a short walk down the main pathway past the tennis courts, which the Orangery Café and formal gardens will face you.
- Car park B, entering from Markeaton Lane you will enter Mundy Play car park. Walk through the Mundy Play area, over the small bridge where the duck pond is located, you will then see the lower entrance archway into the Craft Village.
- Car park C, this can be accessed by driving through the Mundy Play car park following the drive way into a high walled area. A gateway in the wall will lead you onto the footpath, take a left and you will see the lower archway entrance into the Craft Village.
Markeaton Park Craft Village and Orangery is located in the heart of the park, surrounded by high medieval stone walls. This area was once the eighteenth century Hall and stables, but now provides an amazing shopping and refreshment experience. The stables are home to over eight unique craft units providing that exclusive gift, while tantalising your taste buds at the Orangery Café and Ice cream hut.
How to find The Orangery and Craft Village
There are three entrances into the Craft Village and Orangery, located from near the Duck pond, a small gateway to the side of the high walls or through the main orangery doors looking out onto the formal gardens.
As the Craft Village and Orangery is located in the centre of the park, access is by foot along excellent pathways.
Parking
- Car park A, entering from Markeaton Park roundabout off the A38, followed by a short walk down the main pathway past the tennis courts, which the Orangery Café and formal gardens will face you.
- Car park B, entering from Markeaton Lane you will enter Mundy Play car park. Walk through the Mundy Play area, over the small bridge where the duck pond is located, you will then see the lower entrance archway into the Craft Village.
- Car park C, this can be accessed by driving through the Mundy Play car park following the drive way into a high walled area. A gateway in the wall will lead you onto the footpath, take a left and you will see the lower archway entrance into the Craft Village.
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