Events
A regular programme of markets, comedy nights, live music, talks and community gatherings.
See what's on ↗Customer feedback and an independent overview of No28 Belper, a community-run events venue and cafe on Belper Market Place, converted from a former Salvation Army hall.
No28 hosts a rolling calendar of markets, exhibitions, live music and community events, and is available to hire for private and community bookings.
A regular programme of markets, comedy nights, live music, talks and community gatherings.
See what's on ↗A 60-capacity hall with stage, kitchen and unisex toilet facilities, available for private, community and not-for-profit hire.
Venue hire details ↗Photos of the venue, events and the ever-changing art and heritage exhibitions on its walls.
View the gallery ↗Facts drawn from No28's own history rather than marketing claims.
Registered as a Community Interest Company in 2024, company no. 15906162, putting community benefit before profit.
View on Companies House ↗Converted from a recently-vacated Salvation Army Hall, built on the site in 1930, which had itself replaced the old Angel Inn.
A single multi-purpose hall with stage, well-equipped kitchen and unisex toilet facilities, hired out for community and private events.
Level ramp access to the main hall; four steps to the stage, kitchen and WC, with fundraising under way for a fully accessible toilet.
No28 holds a 4.7 out of 5 rating from 42 reviews on Google, with regular praise for its cafe, atmosphere and use as a community events space.
Google's listing holds 42 reviews in total. These are the 32 that include written text; the remaining 10 are star ratings only, with no comment attached.
“Hired the hall for a cycle jumble and it was brilliant! Pippa made a great poster for us that helped with promotion. Great place and right next door to Angels micro brewery!”
“This is a great cafe! Amazing events take place here. I especially like the "Welcome meal" thank you very much to the whole team who take part in this. Special thanks to Anne Sadler for organizing this event. Cafe with fantastic atmosphere…”
“Great night really enjoyed the evening, Amanda and her team worked so hard to make everything special, great band, lots of dancing.”
“Went for Afternoon tea, lovely selection sandwiches scones and cakes. Made to feel very welcome. Highly recommend.”
“Popular for live music.”
“It's a multi use general events space. Great little venue for small events.”
“Went to a preloved clothing event there today but previously been for Ship of Fools comedy nights. Great little venue.”
“A good venue for performances, a good place to get something to eat and drink, and very close to restaurants.”
“Went to my friends party and was fantastic with the large space, 2 bathrooms and kitchen with a small stage.”
“Walked in, guy playing the piano, wow - that's how to create atmosphere! Brilliant.”
“Funeral service held here. Good airflow ensured covid precautions were fairly good.”
“Super venue. Spent 1 1/2 hours there today listening to talks related to the Belper Food Festival.”
“Great hub for the belper community, always good cakes in the little cafe also!”
“Brilliant warm atmosphere run for community events. Highly recommended.”
“A true community centre with a variety of events going on.”
“A super meeting place and venue for small or large groups, but with some disability access issues.”
“Highly recommended, got our food really quickly, good value, great service.”
“Wonderful place for food and drink. Friendly staff.”
“Great community gathering area. Art work and coffee.”
“Very relaxed and informal, if a little disorganised.”
“Good destination for a children's party.”
“Very good and entertaining night.”
“Good modern look. Will be going again.”
“Lovely afternoon tea for accessible Belper.”
“Lovely place for events in Belper.”
“Best wedding yet.”
“Nice cosy venue.”
“Enjoyed a sewing course.”
“A great venue for Belper!”
“A great community hub.”
“Lovely little find.”
“Tremendous!”
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No28 is a community-run, multi-purpose events venue and cafe on Belper Market Place, offering a single 60-capacity hall for hire alongside a regular programme of markets, exhibitions, live music and community events.
The venue asks new hirers to contact them by email or post to arrange a visit and discuss requirements. They specifically ask not to be contacted via Facebook or Instagram Messenger, or by voicemail, as these are too hard to keep track of.
Published rates are £24/hour (private or corporate hire) or £20/hour (community, not-for-profit) for the first two hours, dropping to £20/hour or £17/hour respectively for subsequent hours. A 50% non-returnable deposit secures the booking.
There is level access to the main hall via a side ramp, but four steps lead up to the stage, kitchen and WC. The venue states this is the subject of a planning application and fundraising for a fully accessible toilet.
Yes. In 2024 it registered as NO28 BELPER COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY, Companies House number 15906162, a Community Interest Company (CIC) that must put community benefit before private profit.
The venue opened in 2013 in a former Salvation Army Hall, built on the site in 1930. The Salvation Army hall had itself replaced the Angel Inn, a thatched pub that lost its licence in the early 1900s.
The venue holds a 4.7 out of 5 rating from 42 reviews on its Google Business Profile, with reviewers frequently praising its cafe, community atmosphere and use as an events and performance space.
28 Market Place
Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1FZ
NO28 BELPER COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY · Company no. 15906162 · Active · Incorporated 20 August 2024
twentyeightbelper@btinternet.com
no28belper.co.uk
No28 asks that enquiries be made by email or post rather than by phone, voicemail or social media messages.