With Mother’s Day fast approaching, many will be searching for those final presents. With that in mind, we asked our readers to recommended their favourite independent shops across Derbyshire – all of which are perfect to visit for any last-minute shopping before Sunday, March 15.
The list of shops that were recommended by locals can be found below – are there any other businesses you think we should feature?

1. Independent businesses to visit ahead of Mother’s Day
These are some of the best places to visit if you’re searching for gifts ahead of Mother’s Day. Cup & Saucer in Clay Cross was recommended by Gill Marsh. Photo: Dean Lilleyman

2. Street Spirit, Steeplegate, Chesterfield
Street Spirit also makes it into this list of independent businesses to visit. Photo: Brian Eyre

3. High Peak Bookstore and 2nd Chapter
Lynn Chivers made two recommendations - The High Peak Bookstore and Cafe at Brierlow Bar, and 2nd Chapter in Matlock. Photo: RKH

4. Tallbird Records and Vanishing Point Records, Chesterfield
Two record shops in Chesterfield town centre were recommended - Vanishing Point Records and Tallbird. Photo: Brian Eyre