It remains to be seen what the future holds for Chesterfield's old Debenhams store.It remains to be seen what the future holds for Chesterfield's old Debenhams store.
It remains to be seen what the future holds for Chesterfield's old Debenhams store.

Here's what you'd like Chesterfield's old Debenhams to become

Earlier this week we reported that the owner of Chesterfield’s Ravenside Retail Park is in ‘active discussions with an alternative brand’ interested in moving to the Debenhams building when it shuts.
Michael Broomhead
By Michael Broomhead
Published 18th Mar 2021, 12:18 BST
Updated 19th Mar 2021, 15:47 BST

The identity of that ‘alternative brand’ hasn’t yet been revealed – but we put the story on our Facebook page and asked our readers what they would like to see the prominent site become. Here’s what they told us…

MORE: Chesterfield retail park owner comments on future of former Debenhams building

MORE: Chesterfield man to run 400 miles to raise awareness for men's mental health

A message from Phil Bramley, Derbyshire Times editor

In these confusing and worrying times, local journalism is more vital than ever. Thanks to everyone who helps us ask the questions that matter by taking out a subscription at www.localsubsplus.co.uk or buying a paper.

Some people said they'd heard Marks and Spencer was wanting to open at the site. We asked the company about this and a spokesperson said: "We have nothing to announce at this stage, but we will be sure to keep you and the community updated if this changes."

1. MARKS AND SPENCER

Some people said they'd heard Marks and Spencer was wanting to open at the site. We asked the company about this and a spokesperson said: "We have nothing to announce at this stage, but we will be sure to keep you and the community updated if this changes." Photo: Other

Photo Sales
Smyths Toys, Primark, Littlewoods, Zara, Lush, IKEA, McDonald’s and Greggs were among the other firms on our readers' Ravenside wish list.

2. OTHER BUSINESSES

Smyths Toys, Primark, Littlewoods, Zara, Lush, IKEA, McDonald’s and Greggs were among the other firms on our readers' Ravenside wish list. Photo: JPIMedia

Photo Sales
David Hewitt suggested: "What about some smaller shops all in one area?"

3. 'SMALLER SHOPS IN ONE AREA'

David Hewitt suggested: "What about some smaller shops all in one area?" Photo: Pixabay

Photo Sales
People have been calling for an ice rink in Chesterfield for years. It's got to happen one day, surely?!

4. ICE RINK

People have been calling for an ice rink in Chesterfield for years. It's got to happen one day, surely?! Photo: Pixabay

Photo Sales
Previous
1 / 3
Next Page
Related topics:DebenhamsChesterfieldFacebookDerbyshire Times