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Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site Management Plan 2026 – 2031
New Management Plan for the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site The new management plan has been through Technical Review with UNESCO and is now available to view here. The Vision for this 2026-2031 Management Plan is to: Create and promote a local, national and international understanding and identity for the Derwent Valley Mills World […]
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Living Advent Calendars 2026!
Calling all residents of the mill communities of Darley Abbey, Belper and Cromford. Would you like to take part in the 2026 Living Advent Calendars? A living calendar involves specially decorating a window in your property to be illuminated between 4pm and 10.30pm in the evening. The fist window is ‘opened’ on the 1st of […]
Belper North Mill – An ancestor to the skyscraper
Radio Derby’s Glenn Jones recently visited Belper North Mill as part of ‘Secret Derbyshire’. Listen now to this 16 minute episode on BBC Sounds and discover more about Belper’s extremely special Belper North Mill part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. How is Belper connected to the skyscrapers we see today? Secret Derbyshire […]
STRUTTY BANGER COMPETITION FOR BELPER 250
The term “Strutty Banger” is a proud piece of Belper history. “Strutty Banger” was a nickname for the pupils of Herbert Strutt School. Together they celebrate Belper’s industrial heritage and love of good food. To mark this year’s event, Belper250 are inviting local people to take part in two exciting Strutty Banger Competitions! Adult Competition: […]
ICOMOS-UK Heritage Photography Competition 2026: Images of industrial heritage
Calling all photographers! ICOMOS UK Photography competition 2026 is inviting entries this year on the theme; “Images of Industrial Heritage” – what a perfect spot around the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site to gather your inspiration and entry! The competition aims to explore changing approaches to and perceptions of industrial heritage. We […]
COULD YOU BE THE NEW HEAD OF ENGAGEMENT AT CROMFORD MILLS?
The Arkwright Society is seeking a dynamic Head of Engagement to lead visitor and public engagement at the internationally significant Cromford Mills, part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. Cromford Mills features the award-winning Arkwright Experience, tenanted offices, shops, cafes, a vibrant events programme, and a well-established schools and volunteer programme. This […]
Job opportunity: Join the team as Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site Coordinator
Derbyshire County Council on behalf of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site Partnership is looking for a Coordinator Officer with expertise and experience of dealing with World Heritage Site conservation within the UK planning and listed building consent systems. The 15-mile-long Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site stretches from Derby at its south through […]
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