Derwentside Shopping Mill

14/10/2026

EXCITING NEWS FOR ALL LOVERS OF HANDMADE WOOD & METAL!
🪵🔨 TA Woodworking has expanded inside The Mill! 🎉

We’re delighted to share that TA Woodworking has grown into a bigger space, meaning even more beautiful, unique and handcrafted treasures for you to discover! ❤️

You’ll still find the same fantastic craftsmanship, passion and attention to detail you know and love, but now with even more to explore in their expanded unit.

Take a look at what’s on offer:
💡 Industrial pipe lamps & handmade lampshades
👜 Beautiful handmade bags & hair scrunchies
🕯️ Unique candle holders
🪵 Wooden and glass chopping boards
🏡 Rustic wooden coat hooks in a variety of woods to complement your home
🪑 Shoe benches & storage benches
☕ Wooden and slate coasters

Whether you’re looking for a special gift, a unique finishing touch for your home, or simply love supporting talented local makers, there’s something here for everyone! 🎁❤️

Every piece has its own character, made with care and craftsmanship to bring something special into your home.

🌟 Pop into The Mill, visit the expanded TA Woodworking unit, and have a browse! Come and see what’s new, discover your next favourite piece, and support the wonderful world of handmade.

We can’t wait for you to see it! 🥰🪵💫

13/10/2026

Fancy a little antique treasure hunting? 🧐

Come and discover the wonderful world of antiques at Derwentside Shopping Mill! 🏭

Whether you’re searching for a special piece to give your home character, a unique find with a story to tell, or simply love browsing beautiful antiques, there’s plenty to explore here at the Mill. 🏡 ❤️

Our wonderful traders have filled the Mill with a beautiful variety of antiques and vintage treasures.

From elegant chests of drawers and charming sideboards to characterful tables and curious finds, there’s something special waiting to be discovered around every corner. 🪑 🪞 🖼

You never know what hidden gem you might stumble across, so why not pop in, take a leisurely wander and see what catches your eye? 🕰️

Beautiful antiques, unique finds and plenty of inspiration, all under one roof at Derwentside Shopping Mill.

We look forward to welcoming you! 🛍️

09/10/2026

📣🛍️ EXCITING NEWS! DERWENT EMPORIUM HAS MOVED! 🛍️📣

Have you heard the news? 👀✨ Derwent Emporium has a NEW HOME inside the Mill! 🎉

📍 You can now find them on the 1st floor of Derwentside Shopping Mill. Simply take the first flight of stairs and turn left at the top — you’ll find them there! 🪜⬅️

Come and have a browse through their lovely range of unique treasures, including:

🏡 Beautiful bespoke home décor
🎁 Quirky trinkets and perfect little gifts
🧶 Cosy handmade woolly hats
🛍️ Gorgeous handmade shopping bags
✨ And lots of other lovely finds!

Whether you’re looking for something special for your home, a thoughtful gift, or simply fancy a little mooch around, pop by and see them in their new unit. ❤️

📍 Derwent Emporium @ Derwentside Shopping Mill

Same lovely treasures, new location! 💕🛍️

07/10/2026

Did you know......... ???? 🤔

In September 1866 there was a freak accident at the mill, formally known as Unity Mill.
It was reported in the Derby & Chesterfield Reporter

Belper – Miraculous Escape

“On Wednesday the 12th a remarkable accident occurred at the Unity Steam Flour Mills at Belper which at one time threatened to be attended with loss of life. 😲

The owners are having a well sunk on their premises for supplying the engines. The well is about 20 feet in diameter and is lined with a massive wooden framework which is again lined with cemented brickwork. 🏗

This framework is constructed of battens several inches thick and it is made into sections, put together at the mouth of the sinkings, and then allowed to sink into its proper depth by its own gravity, assisted by the excavation below.”

This excavation was taking place and the workmen were wheeling away the soil from the well. One of the workmen, working close to the wooden framework, felt the earth beneath him give way and he sank several feet ending up being buried and wedged between the soil and the outer casing of the well.
He was quickly uncovered but had been buried in a sitting position with a large amount of soil on his legs.

The workmen shored the earth around him and tied a rope around his body. An opening was then cut into the well lining to draw the man through.
By this time hundreds of people had gathered. The man was fed brandy in large quantities as a stimulant, whilst the rescuers sawed and chiseled their way through the wet wood taking several hours.🍷

A doctor who was present prescribed a cup of hot tea for the man (may be thinking that would sober him up) as he was becoming rather talkative and failed to realise what a precarious position he was in! 🫖☕

The man was eventually rescued through the hole in the well and his fellow workmen gave “two or three Huzzas, which was speedily interpreted by spectators outside to mean victory and they in their turn gave a hearty cheer” 📣

The man was then brought up and wrapped in warm blankets but he refused assistance for in fact “nothing was amiss with him except a little boisterous of spirits which could be explained by the stimulants he had partaken of”

It was amazing that he survived let alone having no injuries whatsoever (except maybe for a very sore head the next morning)! 🤕

Derwentside Shopping Mill History 🏭

07/10/2026

Please join us in giving a very warm welcome to our newest trader at Derwentside Shopping Mill… Ruperts Workshop!

Looking for something a little different to add character, colour and personality to your home? 🏡

🪵 Ruperts Workshop has a fantastic collection of beautifully carved wooden plaques, with something to suit every taste and space.
From stunning flowers and birds inspired by nature, to gorgeous animal portraits, there’s plenty to admire.

For those who love something a little more magical, you’ll also find wonderful fantasy carvings, including 🐉 Dragons, 💀 Skulls, 🕷️ Spiders, 🦄 Unicorns and even beautifully carved clocks! 🕒

And that’s not all… ✨

🌈 Brighten up your windows with the beautiful selection of stained-glass hanging decorations. With an array of colourful and eye-catching designs, including flags, geometric shapes and a delightful hot-air balloon, they’re perfect for adding a splash of colour and light to any room. 🎈

Whether you’re searching for a unique gift, a special piece for your own home, or simply something that catches your eye, Ruperts Workshop is definitely worth a visit! 💕

Come along, take a look and discover something wonderfully different.

The trader also does bespoke pieces which he can copy from a photo for that extra special piece.
You can contact him via email at [email protected]

Welcome to Derwentside Shopping Mill, Ruperts Workshop! 🎉

27/09/2026

🍂✨ NEW AUTUMN STOCK HAS LANDED AT FLUTTER! ✨🍂
FLUTTER have been busy filling the shelves with lots of gorgeous autumnal goodies to bring a little cosy magic into your home this season. 🧡

🎃 Pumpkin signs & cute Trick or Treat signs ready for Halloween
🧙‍♀️ Adorable little cauldrons
😊 Smiley pumpkins in all their autumnal glory
🍄 Sweet wooden & woolly toadstools
🤍 Beautiful ceramic pumpkins
🧡 Cosy woollen & felt pumpkins

Whether you’re getting ready for Halloween, adding a few autumn touches around the home, or simply love all things pumpkin… there’s something lovely waiting for you at FLUTTER! 🍁🎃
Pop in and have a little autumn browse — we think you’ll fall in love! 🍂🤎✨

26/09/2026

New in this week....
Stunning oriental cabinet and sideboard.
Perfect pair of Statement pieces to bring elegance to any room.

25/09/2026

21/09/2026

The Mice on Nannie Lou's unit are Multiplying !!!! 🐀🍄
Bring cheese 🧀 for all the hungry little mouths !!!!
😂

19/09/2026

🏺🦖 HISTORY BUFFS — OR JUST FASCINATED BY REALLY, REALLY OLD THINGS? 🦖🏺

Fancy stepping back in time without leaving the Mill? 🏭

From fossilised dinosaur poo, claws and teeth 🦕 to Roman coins, ancient pottery, jewellery and rings, there are some seriously fascinating pieces waiting to be discovered!

🪙 Roman Coins & Antiquities have been trading with us since March 2022, and you’ll find their fascinating cabinet right in the foyer of Derwentside Shopping Mill. 🏭

Whether you’re a lifelong history enthusiast, a collector, or simply someone who loves wondering “Who owned this? How old is it? And what stories could it tell?” — there’s something here to spark your curiosity. 📜

And if, like me, you remember settling down to watch Time Team on a Sunday night, you’ll probably recognise the kind of treasures on display. 📺

From everyday Roman objects to ancient curiosities and fossils from a world long before humans, it’s a little window into the past.

🔎 Come and have a closer look. You never know what piece of history might catch your eye — or what you might learn along the way!

📍 Roman Coins & Antiquities – Foyer, Derwentside Shopping Mill

History isn’t just in museums… sometimes it’s right here in Derwentside!!! 🏺🦖🪙