The Silk Mill
www.derby.gov.uk/museums - Museum Of Industry And History
Silk Mill Lane, off Full Street, Derby DE1 3AF
Telephone: 01332 255308
Email: museums@derby.gov.uk
Located on the site of John Lombe’s Silk Mill of the early 1720s – England’s first ‘modern’ factory – the museum illustrates the full extent of Derbyshire’s industrial achievement. Exhibits include George Fletcher’s ‘Grasshopper’ and a major collection of Rolls-Royce aero engines.
Opening Times:
Open throughout the year (except Christmas Day and New Year)
- Mon 11 am - 5 pm
- Tues-Sat 10 am - 5 pm
- Sun (inc. Bank holidays) 1 pm - 4 pm
Admission:
- FREE
Train Station:
Derby: 15-minute walk
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A6 |
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Tourist Information |
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River Derwent |
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Picnic area |
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Cromford Canal |
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Public Toilets |
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Railway line |
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Parking |
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Attractions |
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Viewpoint |
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Camping |
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Refreshments |
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Bus stop |
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The Derwent Valley Way |
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Train Station |
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Visitors Guide |
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