Free ethical Christmas market with stalls of jewellery, hand-painted vinyl records, decorations and pottery.
Derby's Ethical Christmas Market takes over Derby Market Hall on Saturday 28 November, running from 10am to 8pm. It's a one-day affair, so if you're planning to go, you'll want to carve out a proper window in your Saturday rather than just popping in on your way to something else.
The whole point of the day is shopping ethically for Christmas. Instead of the usual high-street rush, the hall fills with stalls selling jewellery, hand-painted vinyl records, decorations and pottery. The vinyl is a particular standout—records painted by hand rather than just pressed—and the pottery and jewellery mean there's a fair bit of craft on display. It's the kind of place where you can pick up a few distinct gifts in one go rather than hunting across the city.
Beyond the shopping, there's a clear thread running through the day: supporting ethical trade and positive change. The organisers describe it as a way to shop with a bit more thought behind it, and that's the core of the whole thing. If you're looking for presents that don't come from a warehouse, this is exactly that.
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It's held at Derby Market Hall on Tenant Street, DE1 2DB, right in the heart of town. Entry is free, and the market runs from 10am through to 8pm, which gives you plenty of room to wander without having to rush your morning. If you're starting your Christmas shopping early, it's a good spot to get a few things ticked off the list in one go.
