The Market Place will be transformed into a woodland wonderland bringing a new, vibrant space for al-fresco dining and outdoor events
From the end of June, the Market Place will be transformed into a woodland wonderland bringing a new, vibrant space for al-fresco dining and outdoor events over the summer. The space will be free to access for residents and made available to cultural partners to host events.
It will be just one of four Urban Forests in the UK this summer and the only one in the East Midlands.
125 trees and around 300 shrubs will be installed, covering most of the Market Place. Within the forest, a clearing will be created and picnic benches provided for city centre visitors to use for al-fresco dining. There will also be space for a stage so that the clearing can be used as a performance area.
The Urban Forest has been designed by industry-leading Scotscape.
Alongside the Forest for the Future, events will be held across the city centre by Down To Earth Derby and Derbyshire Wildlife Trust to help residents and visitors learn more about climate change, biodiversity and the natural environment.
Visitors to the Urban Forest are encouraged to use active and sustainable transport such as walking, cycling and public transport to reach the city centre.
https://www.derbylive.co.uk/whats-on/forest-for-the-future/
