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STANDING IN THIS PLACE EXHIBITION AT MASSON MILLS TEXTILE MUSEUM
Standing in This Place is an ambitious new sculpture which gives representation to the underrepresented, give voice and recognition to the contributions of thousands of unnamed women who were the driving forces behind the East Midlands cotton textile industry during Industrialisation. A life-size bronze statue representing a white mill worker/lace maker, and a black enslaved […]
VOYAGE WITH THE VIKINGS – WEEKDAY WONDERS AT CROMFORD MILLS
FREE ACTIVITIES: Calling little Vikings! Come and get creative with Viking Crafts at Cromford Mills. Create your own bookmark with Viking runes and have a go at braiding with a Viking Trollen wheel! Become your own Viking explorer with our free trail. Fun for all ages, running from Monday-Friday 11am-3pm. Free. No need to book. […]
THE VIKINGS OF MIDDLE ENGLAND – AT CROMFORD MILLS
The Vikings are back at Cromford Mills! Experience what life was like over 1,000 years ago with Viking camps, demonstrations, weapons display, battle skirmishes and family activities. Venue: Cromford Mills yard and grounds Time: 10am – 4pm Cost: This event is free to watch in the grounds of Cromford Mills. More details: Visit the Cromford […]
PRIDE IN BELPER
Come along to a celebration of love, diversity, and community in the vibrant town of Belper. The Parade, or ‘Strutt’ as it is called in Belper, gathers in the Market Place from about 11am in time for the parade to start at 12 noon. There are life performances in the Market Place, Memorial Gardens and […]
LEAWOOD PUMPHOUSE OPEN (STATIC)
Leawood Pumphouse was built in 1849 to pump water from the River Derwent into Cromford Canal. It is open to view today thanks to Middleton Top and Leawood Pump Volunteer group. Venue: Leawood Pumphouse, Cromford Canal, Access via High Peak Junction Car Park, Lea Bridge (south of Cromford), Derbyshire, DE4 5AA Time: 12 – 4.30pm […]
MIDDLETON TOP ENGINE HOUSE OPERATING DAY
See the world’s oldest beam engine of its type in action. Discover how it pulled wagons up and down steep hills on one of the world’s first long distance railways. Venue: Middleton Top, Middleton-By-Wirksworth, DE4 4LS (from the A6 at Cromford, climb the B5036 and follow the signs) Time: 11-4pm Cost: £6.00, concessions £3.50, car […]
BELPER’S EXTRAORDINARY WATERPOWER STORY HERITAGE WALK
Join experienced guide Ian Jackson for a walk around the waterways of the Belper Mill complex to hear about Belper’s industrial mill owners and renewable energy generators who, for nearly 250 years, have continually improved the harnessing of the power of the Derwent. Their stewardship of the river is a story of conflict, compromise and […]
LEAWOOD PUMPHOUSE OPEN (IN STEAM)
Experience the power of this great steam engine. The heat of the boilers, the smell of the grease and power of the wave as tons of water are pumped from the River Derwent into the Cromford Canal. It is open today and in steam thanks to Middleton Top and Leawood Pump Volunteer group. Venue: Leawood […]
SUPERHERO WEEK! – WEEKDAY WONDERS AT CROMFORD MILLS
Weekday wonders: Mask making, hero’s trail, and costume competition with selfie station Mon to Fri, 11-3. Drop in, free, no need to book. FREE ACTIVITIES: Attention all superheroes! Make your very own superhero mask! Unleash your inner super power on our Hero’s explorer trail. Decorate your super costume and take a cool picture at our selfie station! […]
BLACKSMITH FORGE DAY AT HIGH PEAK JUNCTION WORKSHOP
Have-a-go at being a blacksmith in the oldest railway workshop in the world! Learn basic blacksmithing techniques and make a poker or a toasting fork for you to take home. Venue: High Peak Junction Visitor Centre, DE4 5AA (signposted from the A6 at Cromford) Time: 11am – 4pm Cost: £20 per item Booking: Essential via […]
LEAWOOD PUMPHOUSE OPEN (STATIC)
Leawood Pumphouse was built in 1849 to pump water from the River Derwent into Cromford Canal. It is open to view today thanks to Middleton Top and Leawood Pump Volunteer group. Venue: Leawood Pumphouse, Cromford Canal, Access via High Peak Junction Car Park, Lea Bridge (south of Cromford), Derbyshire, DE4 5AA Time: 12 – 4.30pm […]
CROMFORD MILLS COMIC CON
Greetings Earthlings, on Sunday 10th of August 2025 fans of pop culture will be converging for another Cromford Mills Comic Con: An intergalactic display of models, props, puppets and costumes from classic Sci-Fi productions of Gerry Anderson, Doctor Who, Harry Potter, Blake’s 7, Star Trek, Stranger Things, Star Wars … and beyond! Fans of all […]
MIDDLETON TOP ENGINE HOUSE OPERATING DAY
See the world’s oldest beam engine of its type in action. Discover how it pulled wagons up and down steep hills on one of the world’s first long distance railways. Venue: Middleton Top, Middleton-By-Wirksworth, DE4 4LS (from the A6 at Cromford, climb the B5036 and follow the signs) Time: 11-4pm Cost: £6.00, concessions £3.50, car […]
BELPER GHOST WALK
Dare to uncover the secrets of the unseen in Belper town centre, and share your own stories as we wander the haunted streets. With Belper North Mill Trust. Venue: Belper Time: 2pm Cost: Adults £7.50, under 16s free Booking: Belper North Mill events page
BUGFEST – EXOTIC BUG HANDLING WORKSHOPS AT CROMFORD MILLS
The ever-popular Bugfest are bringing their exotic collection to Cromford Mills! Hands on handling for all children, plus demonstrations with the more fearsome creatures including Giant Snails, Hissing Cockroaches, Assassin Bugs and the beautiful Red Knee Tarantula! All children must be supervised closely. Space is limited, so minimum adults per group only please. Venue: Cromford […]
MINIBEAST MARVELS – WEEKDAY WONDERS AT CROMFORD MILLS
Weekday wonders: Bug Puzzle Trail around the Mill Yard. Craft and create with lolly stick insect craft and paper plate insects Mon to Fri, 11-3. Drop in, free, no need to book. FREE ACTIVITIES – Get stuck in with our creative creepy-crawly crafts! Make your own beautiful butterfly or dazzling dragonfly out of lolly stick and paint […]
BLACKSMITH FORGE DAY AT HIGH PEAK JUNCTION WORKSHOP
Have-a-go at being a blacksmith in the oldest railway workshop in the world! Learn basic blacksmithing techniques and make a poker or a toasting fork for you to take home. Venue: High Peak Junction Visitor Centre, DE4 5AA (signposted from the A6 at Cromford) Time: 11am – 4pm Cost: £20 per item Booking: Essential via […]
LEAWOOD PUMPHOUSE OPEN (STATIC)
Leawood Pumphouse was built in 1849 to pump water from the River Derwent into Cromford Canal. It is open to view today thanks to Middleton Top and Leawood Pump Volunteer group. Venue: Leawood Pumphouse, Cromford Canal, Access via High Peak Junction Car Park, Lea Bridge (south of Cromford), Derbyshire, DE4 5AA Time: 12 – 4.30pm […]
INTRODUCTION TO BLACKSMITHING AT HIGH PEAK JUNCTION WORKSHOP
A unique opportunity for a half-day session to learn basic blacksmithing techniques in the oldest railway workshop in the world! The enthusiastic Blacksmith will walk you through the creation of a simple metal working object such as a BBQ fork, fire poker or coat hook. Venue: High Peak Junction Visitor Centre, DE4 5AA (signposted from […]
GEORGIAN DERBY TOUR
Join historian, Danielle Burton, at the Bonnie Prince Charlie Statue outside The Museum of Making for an exciting tour filled with history and fun. Immerse yourself in the elegance of Georgian architecture as we explore the beautiful buildings of the past. Our knowledgeable guide will take you on a journey through time, sharing fascinating stories and insights […]
CROMFORD MILLS MAKER’S MARKET
A marvellous Maker’s market showcasing artisans, local producers and craftspeople with a focus on handmade products of quality. This regular market runs 10am-4pm each third Sunday of the month in Arkwright’s historic mill yard, (Feb-Nov), Cromford Mills. Venue: Cromford Mills Time: 10am – 4pm Cost: Free to enter More information: Cromford Mills event pages Interested in a stall? […]
MIDDLETON TOP ENGINE HOUSE OPERATING DAY
See the world’s oldest beam engine of its type in action. Discover how it pulled wagons up and down steep hills on one of the world’s first long distance railways. Venue: Middleton Top, Middleton-By-Wirksworth, DE4 4LS (from the A6 at Cromford, climb the B5036 and follow the signs) Time: 11-4pm Cost: £6.00, concessions £3.50, car […]
WORLD OF THE WORKERS; STRUTT COMMUNITY TOUR, BELPER
The Community, built from 1785 onwards to house the workers in the Strutt family cotton spinning mills is considered to be the oldest surviving textile workers’ community in England – in Belper, the oldest cotton spinning town in the world. It is just a short walk to the mills, a route that the workers would […]
PIRATE TALES AND TREASURE TRAILS – WEEKDAY WONDERS AT CROMFORD MILLS
Weekday Wonder: Pirate Treasure Hunt and Pirate flag making FREE ACTIVITIES – Ahoy there! Get ready to sail the seven seas at Cromford Mills. Come and make your very own pirate flag! Exercise your creativity and have some crafty fun. Search for our hidden treasure in the Mills with your own Treasure Map and receive your […]
BLACKSMITH FORGE DAY AT HIGH PEAK JUNCTION WORKSHOP
Have-a-go at being a blacksmith in the oldest railway workshop in the world! Learn basic blacksmithing techniques and make a poker or a toasting fork for you to take home. Venue: High Peak Junction Visitor Centre, DE4 5AA (signposted from the A6 at Cromford) Time: 11am – 4pm Cost: £20 per item Booking: Essential via […]
LEAWOOD PUMPHOUSE OPEN (STATIC)
Leawood Pumphouse was built in 1849 to pump water from the River Derwent into Cromford Canal. It is open to view today thanks to Middleton Top and Leawood Pump Volunteer group. Venue: Leawood Pumphouse, Cromford Canal, Access via High Peak Junction Car Park, Lea Bridge (south of Cromford), Derbyshire, DE4 5AA Time: 12 – 4.30pm […]
GEORGIAN BELPER TOUR
Join historian, Danielle Burton, at the Belper River Gardens car park for an exciting tour filled with history and fun. Immerse yourself in the elegance of Georgian architecture as we explore the beautiful buildings of the past. Your knowledgeable guide will take you on a journey through time, sharing fascinating stories and insights along the […]
ADVENTURE WEEKEND – CROMFORD
Get ready for adventure as the popular Cromford Activity weekend is back for all 3 days of the Bank holiday weekend! Activities for children of all ages including kayaking, bushcraft, climbing and more. It’s sure to be an action-packed weekend, that you won’t want to miss! Venue: Cromford Mills, Cromford Wharf and Cromford Canal Time: 10am […]
GEORGIAN DERBY TOUR
Join historian, Danielle Burton, at the Bonnie Prince Charlie Statue outside The Museum of Making for an exciting tour filled with history and fun. Immerse yourself in the elegance of Georgian architecture as we explore the beautiful buildings of the past. Our knowledgeable guide will take you on a journey through time, sharing fascinating stories and insights […]
MIDDLETON TOP ENGINE HOUSE OPERATING DAY
See the world’s oldest beam engine of its type in action. Discover how it pulled wagons up and down steep hills on one of the world’s first long distance railways. Venue: Middleton Top, Middleton-By-Wirksworth, DE4 4LS (from the A6 at Cromford, climb the B5036 and follow the signs) Time: 11-4pm Cost: £6.00, concessions £3.50, car […]
LEAWOOD PUMPHOUSE OPEN (IN STEAM)
Experience the power of this great steam engine. The heat of the boilers, the smell of the grease and power of the wave as tons of water are pumped from the River Derwent into the Cromford Canal. It is open today and in steam thanks to Middleton Top and Leawood Pump Volunteer group. Venue: Leawood […]
MIDDLETON TOP ENGINE HOUSE OPERATING DAY
See the world’s oldest beam engine of its type in action. Discover how it pulled wagons up and down steep hills on one of the world’s first long distance railways. Venue: Middleton Top, Middleton-By-Wirksworth, DE4 4LS (from the A6 at Cromford, climb the B5036 and follow the signs) Time: 11-4pm Cost: £6.00, concessions £3.50, car […]
LEAWOOD PUMPHOUSE OPEN (IN STEAM)
Experience the power of this great steam engine. The heat of the boilers, the smell of the grease and power of the wave as tons of water are pumped from the River Derwent into the Cromford Canal. It is open today and in steam thanks to Middleton Top and Leawood Pump Volunteer group. Venue: Leawood […]
DINO DIGS AND FOSSIL FINDS – WEEKDAY WONDERS AT CROMFORD MILLS
Weekday wonders: Dinosaur Hunter’s Explorer’s Trail! Dinosaur skeleton art FREE ACTIVITIES – Calling all budding palaeontologists! Explore the prehistoric world by making your own dinosaur skeleton art with foam and paper straws. Create crazy fossil and dino skeleton art that you can take home! Hunt for our hidden Dino Bones around the Mill Yard on an […]
BLACKSMITH FORGE DAY AT HIGH PEAK JUNCTION WORKSHOP
Have-a-go at being a blacksmith in the oldest railway workshop in the world! Learn basic blacksmithing techniques and make a poker or a toasting fork for you to take home. Venue: High Peak Junction Visitor Centre, DE4 5AA (signposted from the A6 at Cromford) Time: 11am – 4pm Cost: £20 per item Booking: Essential via […]
LEAWOOD PUMPHOUSE OPEN (STATIC)
Leawood Pumphouse was built in 1849 to pump water from the River Derwent into Cromford Canal. It is open to view today thanks to Middleton Top and Leawood Pump Volunteer group. Venue: Leawood Pumphouse, Cromford Canal, Access via High Peak Junction Car Park, Lea Bridge (south of Cromford), Derbyshire, DE4 5AA Time: 12 – 4.30pm […]
TALES OF THE NIGHTWATCHMAN HERITAGE WALK – BELPER
Follow the footsteps of these brave guardians of the night as they walked the streets of Belper and beyond, looking for poachers, elopers, fighters and feuders. Will you discover what your ancestors were up to 200 years ago? A heritage walk with Belper North Mill. Venue: Archway House, Belper Mills, Belper Time: 6pm Cost: Adults £7.50, Under […]
GEORGIAN BELPER TOUR
Join historian, Danielle Burton, at the Belper River Gardens car park for an exciting tour filled with history and fun. Immerse yourself in the elegance of Georgian architecture as we explore the beautiful buildings of the past. Your knowledgeable guide will take you on a journey through time, sharing fascinating stories and insights along the […]
INTRODUCTION TO BLACKSMITHING AT HIGH PEAK JUNCTION WORKSHOP
A unique opportunity for a half-day session to learn basic blacksmithing techniques in the oldest railway workshop in the world! The enthusiastic Blacksmith will walk you through the creation of a simple metal working object such as a BBQ fork, fire poker or coat hook. Venue: High Peak Junction Visitor Centre, DE4 5AA (signposted from […]
MIDDLETON TOP ENGINE HOUSE OPERATING DAY
See the world’s oldest beam engine of its type in action. Discover how it pulled wagons up and down steep hills on one of the world’s first long distance railways. Venue: Middleton Top, Middleton-By-Wirksworth, DE4 4LS (from the A6 at Cromford, climb the B5036 and follow the signs) Time: 11-4pm Cost: £6.00, concessions £3.50, car […]
