Footbridge closure

The temporary footbridge at Darley Abbey (known as Walter's Walkway) is closed for safety reasons. More information about the footbridge closure can be found on our Newsroom.

Outdoor space hire

Derby LIVE manages many outdoor events and the outdoor spaces in the city centre.

You can contact Derby LIVE about:

outdoor events
speciality markets
promotional stands
busking.

Outdoor events

Derby LIVE manage the following event spaces in Derby City Centre:

Market Place
The Spot
St Peter’s Cross
Bass's Recreation Ground
Cathedral Green
River Gardens
Museum Square.

Derby LIVE can help you if you want to stage an event in Derby City Centre. They welcome anything from a fun fair to a sporting event.

They will:

advise on the best site
arrange site visits
provide liaison with the emergency services, health and safety officials and other interested parties through a monthly Health and Safety Advisory Group.

Promotional stands

Derby LIVE manages a number of promotion space across Derby city centre. For information about how to hire a space, please visit their website.

Speciality markets

Derby LIVE host Occasional Outdoor Speciality Markets. If you wish to bring an outdoor market to Derby City Centre, please contact the Space Hire Team.

For more information about markets in Derby, visit our page.

Busking

Derby LIVE welcomes buskers in the city centre. Please visit their website if you are a musician, performer or artist and you would like to busk in Derby City Centre.