Work to start on Eagle Market revamp

A new urban garden and Eagle Market facade is set to be built

A £4m revamp of Derby’s former Eagle Market to create a new “gateway” to the city centre will begin this month.

The area off East Street, which is at the eastern entrance to the Derbion and is home to the empty market and the Castle and Falcon pub, is set to be redeveloped.

A new façade will be built with a "dynamic" kinetic frontage - an LED wall with freely-moving features.

A new open “urban garden” public space will also be created.

The existing Eagle Market façade and the Castle and Falcon will be demolished to create space for the scheme.

Plans approved in May said Derbion wants to create a “high-quality landscaping scheme” to inspire a “positive city centre environment, which will help to encourage future uses to locate in the Eagle Market”.

The new-look development will feature an LED façade looking out across the city centre

The project is scheduled to be completed in the first half of 2025.

Derby City Council leader, Nadine Peatfield, said: “I’m thrilled that this project is moving ahead, marking another significant step in the revitalisation of Derby’s city centre.

“This development will be key to better connecting different parts of the city centre, making it more accessible and welcoming.

“It reflects our commitment to ensuring Derby’s future is bright, inclusive, and full of opportunities.

“We look forward to seeing the positive impact it will have.”

Derbion managing director, Beth McDonald, added: “The project will create a welcoming new entrance to the city centre, transforming the environment and encouraging footfall and visitors by opening up the space and introducing an urban square.

“We’re looking forward to getting underway with the development and seeing the positive difference that it makes for the city.”

Previous plans to create an indoor go-karting track and amusement space inside the former Eagle Market were scrapped earlier this year.

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