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Banks Mill Open Studios

Friday 27 to Sunday 29 November 2026

Banks Mill Studios, 71 Bridge Street, Derby, DE1 3LB

Event overview

Join us as we celebrate and showcase some of the best artists, designers and makers in Derby. Banks Mill Studios is excited to be opening its doors for you to meet over 50 creatives in their working studios.

As well as seeing first-hand how our makers create their unique designs and handmade products you can also buy original work directly from the artists themselves, something that cannot be experienced on the high street.

Free entry

Find out about all the artists taking part.

Plan your visit

Explore our open studios during the following hours:

Please note that there is no lift in Banks Mill so there is limited access to the ground floor only for less abled visitors.

Parking

Local metered car parks include Chapel Street, Bold Lane, Brook Street and Ford Street. Pay and display on street parking is available on Brook Street, Bridge Street and Nun's Street.

Take a look at our studios

Video of Banks Mill Open Studios

View Open Studios 2022 video transcript