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Time Traveller’s Tour
A tour for the young, and the young at heart. Come and learn about the history of the mill through games and challenges (you can get dressed up too if you want!). Do you have what it takes to be a master mill worker? Race through the production of cotton, figure out the best way […]
Time Traveller’s Tour
A tour for the young, and the young at heart. Come and learn about the history of the mill through games and challenges (you can get dressed up too if you want!). Do you have what it takes to be a master mill worker? Race through the production of cotton, figure out the best way […]
Build a Mill Workshop
Come and paint then construct your very own 3D mini mill, using our card templates. You’ll be given everything you need and guided through the process in a relaxed environment. All welcome, but recommended for 8+; younger children may need help with the assembly stage of the activity. Please note, all children must be accompanied […]
LEAWOOD PUMPHOUSE OPERATING DAYS – STATIC
Visit Leawood Pump to view the wonderful Victorian engineering of this powerful pumping engine. Not in steam today but an excellent opportunity to see the steam engine in all it’s glory. Find out about the history and working of the engine and climb the stairs to see a top view of the 27 ton beam. […]
Milling Around at Easter Time
Learn how some of the mill workers and Strutt family celebrated Easter by joining us for an afternoon of children’s crafts! Make your own Easter hat and Victorian style card to take home, and find out how the mill workers welcomed the coming of Spring. £5 per child, to include all materials and an Easter […]
Railway workshop forge days
Have-a-go at being a blacksmith on the historic forge and make a poker to take home and keep. Participants must be 11+ years old. Venue: High Peak Junction Railway Workshops Time: 11am to pm Cost: £10 per poker Booking essential: contact 01629 533298 Whilst you are there hire an audio handset and let Tapper Jack take you […]
LEAWOOD PUMPHOUSE OPERATING DAYS – IN STEAM
Experience the power of this great steam engine. The heat of the boilers, the smell of grease and coal and the power of the wave as tons of water are pumped from the River Derwent to the Cromford Canal. Venue: Leawood Pumphouse on the Cromford Canal. (Park at High Peak Junction car park, or enjoy […]
LEAWOOD PUMPHOUSE OPERATING DAYS – IN STEAM
Experience the power of this great steam engine. The heat of the boilers, the smell of grease and coal and the power of the wave as tons of water are pumped from the River Derwent to the Cromford Canal. Venue: Leawood Pumphouse on the Cromford Canal. (Park at High Peak Junction car park, or enjoy […]
TIME TRAVELLER’S TOUR
A tour for the young, and the young at heart. Come and learn about the history of the mill through games and challenges (you can get dressed up too if you want!). Do you have what it takes to be a master mill worker? Race through the production of cotton, figure out the best way […]
RAILWAY WORKSHOP FORGE DAYS
Have-a-go at being a blacksmith on the historic forge and make a poker to take home and keep. Participants must be 11+ years old. Venue: High Peak Junction Railway Workshops Time: 11am to pm Cost: £10 per poker Booking essential: contact 01629 533298 Whilst you are there hire an audio handset and let Tapper Jack take you […]
TIME TRAVELLER’S TOUR
A tour for the young, and the young at heart. Come and learn about the history of the mill through games and challenges (you can get dressed up too if you want!). Do you have what it takes to be a master mill worker? Race through the production of cotton, figure out the best way […]
LEAWOOD PUMPHOUSE OPERATING DAYS – STATIC
Visit Leawood Pump to view the wonderful Victorian engineering of this powerful pumping engine. Not in steam today but an excellent opportunity to see the steam engine in all it’s glory. Find out about the history and working of the engine and climb the stairs to see a top view of the 27 ton beam. […]
Artisan Market
A marvellous Artisan Market showcasing local makers, artisans and producers. The market runs each third Sunday of the month in Arkwright’s historic mill yard. Venue: Cromford Mills Time: 10am to 4pm Cost: free to enter No booking required – drop-in event Arkwright Spinsters (Gothic Warehouse) 11am – 4pm Demonstrations take place on the third Sunday of […]
Highlighting Heritage: Ellen Morewood, Industrial Queen of Alfreton
In a fully-illustrated talk, historian Dr Peter Collinge discusses the life of Ellen Morewood of Alfreton Park, a formidable businesswoman in Georgian Derbyshire. As a coalmine owner and ironstone extractor, Morewood exercised significant authority over her estates. Twice married and vastly wealthy, she had her portrait painted by George Romney and Joseph Wright, fought lengthy […]
HISTORIC DERBY GUIDED TOUR
Come on a guided tour and find out about the history of Derby: a Cathedral city in the centre of England, lying on the River Derwent, rich in history, culture and diversity.
