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Banks’ Mill Open Studios

For the very latest in creative thinking, visit Banks’ Mill...

This is your chance to visit Banks' Mill and wander five floors of an old Victorian rope factory, converted into 38 creative studios.


'Market Place' by Miles Tebutt

  • Friday, 27 June 5pm – 8pm
  • Saturday, 28 June 11am – 5pm
  • Sunday, 29 June 11am – 4pm

This is your chance to wander five floors of an old Victorian rope factory, converted into 38 creative studios. Meet contemporary artists, creative services, photographers, designers and makers. Browse, purchase or commission highly original contemporary pieces of work. Children can also take part in our trail, which is suitable for ages six and over.

  • Admission is free and refreshments are available.
  • Five floors of studios with ramp access to the ground floor only.
  • Accompanied children more than welcome.


Glass work by Dorothy Robinson

Banks’ Mill is one of three business incubation units run by the University of Derby. The units offer new creative businesses and Derby graduates the opportunity to rent subsidised studios and office space with the back-up of business support and training opportunities.

Bank's Mill
71 Bridge Street
Derby
DE1 3LB