Follow these links for information about shopping in our market towns and more.
The council has been working with traders from all markets so that they meet the government’s Covid-19 secure guidelines.
Ripley
Both Friday and Saturday open air markets are popular with local shoppers and provide a valuable variety of goods.
Heanor
This open air market, opens on Friday and Saturday all year round. Value for money essential shopping for all the family from ambient food, sweets to pet supplies. Find out further information on their Facebook page.
Alfreton
Alfreton has a large indoor market on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday of every week. Visit their Facebook page for further information.
Residents are encouraged to walk or cycle wherever possible and consider visiting the town centres at quieter times. Some stores may be opening limited times or offering a 'pre-order and collect or appointment only' service, so it could pay to check in advance.
Contactless payment is preferred at the council's pay and display car parks. Amber Valley residents are reminded to use their resident's parking permit, which entitles them to park for free in most car parks after 4pm or upgrade to an enhanced permit at a cost of £5 to benefit from free parking after 2pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays and free town centre parking on Sundays. Find out more about this at www.ambervalley.gov.uk/roads-and-parking/parking/residents-and-business-parking.
The public toilets in Ripley are open and Heanor Market Place toilets are open from 10:00am – 4:00pm daily.
The disabled toilet in Crossley Park, Heanor Memorial Park & Belper River Gardens are also open
Belper Town Council have opened the toilets on Strutt Street, Belper.
All public conveniences and cleaned and inspected throughout the day.
You can view associated press releases on the following links.
Contact the team directly on 01773 570222 or email enquiry@ambervalley.gov.uk
