More than 34,000 visit Derby's reopened Market Hall
Located in the heart of the city centre - linking the Derbion shopping centre and St Peter's Quarter with the Cathedral Quarter and Becketwell - the new attraction's transformation started in 2018.The official opening of the stall took place almost 159 years after its original opening in 1866.Peatfield said: "It was absolutely phenomenal to see that the Market Hall drew in over 34,000 visitors in its first three days."Going forward, the Market Hall will contribute significantly to the local economy, generating over £3.5m for the local economy every year."
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