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.
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.
Our opening times are as follows:
| Monday - Friday | 10am - 3pm |
| Saturday - Sunday | 9am - 4pm |
Christmas Eve 10am - 3pm.
Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
We look forward to seeing you all soon! Take a look at our menu below.
The Orangery menu
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.
Matthew Morris Furniture
Telephone: 01332 298460
Website: www.bespokekitchensderbyshire.com
Watch Matthew 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.