Revamped square to fully reopen later this summer

As part of the Derby Market Hall refurbishment, Osnabruck Square is set to fully reopen this summer, according to Derby City Council.

Following a significant transformation as part of the stunning £35.1 million revamp of Derby Market Hall, the full reopening of Osnabruck Square has been set for later this summer.

The refurbished Grade II-listed Market Hall reopened last month, with a spectacular week-long celebration packed with music, creative workshops, and family-friendly activities.

The city council has said that access to the Market Hall from Osnabruck Square will be maintained throughout the remainder of the works to transform the square.

Hoardings around the square will also be updated and repositioned, with windows being introduced so the public can see the progress of the square during the final stages of the project.

The enhanced Osnabruck Square, a vital connecting space within the city centre, will be a flexible area for events and entertainment, with outdoor café seating, and artistic installations, providing a lively hub for local markets and homegrown talent.

It will also feature a vibrant green space, featuring carefully selected new raised planting beds, trees, and shrubs designed to be visually appealing.

The design of the square prioritises accessibility, with enhancements such as free-standing inclusive benches, improved access through re-aligned crossings, and dedicated blue badge parking.

Featuring a new main entrance to the refurbished Derby Market Hall, Osnabruck Square aims to enhance city centre accessibility, seamlessly connecting the Market Hall with Exchange Street, Albion Street, and the Derbion shopping centre, drawing people through the area.