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Latest News
Call Out for Artist
The Wirksworth Festival is now seeking expressions of interest from creative practitioners to work with local people to create new work inspired by local wildlife sites.

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Heage Windmill Opened Again
Heage Windmill opened for the new season by Martyn Williams from Radio Derby. Opens every weekend until the end of October.

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The Derwent Valley
The Derwent Valley is a special place, where the lowlands meet the rugged grandeur of the Peak District. It is an area of contrasts, united by the river which flows through it.

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Map of Attractions
Take a look at our interactive map to quickly see what the Lower Derwent Valley has to offer

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Cromford
Find out more about: Cromford; Cromford Mills; Cromford Canal; Masson Mills; Lea Mills

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Belper
Find out more about: Belper’s Community; Belper Mills; Belper River Gardens; Milford

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Derby
Find out more about The Silk Mill in Derby and Darley Abbey Mills and Village.

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Events
Find out what’s happening in the Derbyshire Lower Derwent Valley from walks to festivals – there are many ways to get involved.

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Discovery Days
The World Heritage Site Discovery Days Festival is the biggest annual event in the Derwent Valley Mills calendar – there’s so much to see and enjoy!
Explore its hidden heritage and take part in a whole range of activities.

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Heritage Way
The Derwent Valley Heritage Way has been developed by the Derwent Valley Trust. The Trust was established to secure recognition of the valley as The National Heritage Corridor to promote its landscape, wildlife and heritage in a sustainable way.

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Get Active
Walking & Riding around Amber Valley; Belper Heritage Walks; Darley Abbey Heritage Walks; Milford Heritage Walks; Station to Station Walks

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Derwent Valley Mills

History
History & Development; Key Sites; Communities; Key Figures; Bibliography; Research Framework

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World Heritage Status
World Heritage Status; Outstanding Universal Value; Protecting Our Heritage; Management of Our World Heritage Site.

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Conservation
Grant Schemes; Boundaries; Planning

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Projects
To Where it Begins film; Current Projects; Past Projects

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Publications
Explore some publications produced to help people discover, interpret and enjoy the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.

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DerwentWISE


About DerwentWISE
“Inspiring and enabling us all to care for the Lower Derwent Valley” In September 2013 the Heritage Lottery Fund gave the go ahead for the Lower Derwent Valley Landscape Partnership – DerwentWISE. This is a £2.5 million, five year year project that aims to inspire people to learn about and take care of the landscape of the Lower Derwent Valley.

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Projects
We have a range of projects suitable for a variety of skills and interests including conservation and restoration of local heritage, training in traditional landscape management techniques, surveying historical sites and arts and interpretation projects.

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Grants
The DerwentWISE scheme is offering a number of small grants for a wide range of exciting and innovative community projects

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Get Involved
Volunteering is a great way to make new friends, practise existing skills, gain new skills and experience, and to have a positive impact on the characteristics of the Derwent Valley.

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Learn new skills
For schools, families, adults and young people.

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Contracts & Tenders
See DerwentWISE contracts that are currently out to tender

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Partners
Find out about the partners who are making it all happen

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Projects Map
See all the latest projects within the DerwentWISE partnership

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