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FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE EXHIBITION – A LIVING PORTRAIT
This new exhibition takes a closer look at Florence Nightingale’s complex character, getting behind the idealised image of the ‘Lady with the Lamp’. Over the decades, she has been given many labels: angel, hero, feminist, rebel. Each of these lenses is a mystification of Nightingale. She may have been all these things – or none. […]
LEAWOOD PUMPHOUSE OPEN – IN STEAM
Leawood Pumphouse was built in 1849 to pump water from the River Derwent into Cromford Canal. It is now well over 150 years old but remains in pristine working condition thanks to the dedication of the Middleton Top and Leawood Pump Volunteer Group. Experience the power of this great steam engine. The heat of the boilers, the […]
Cromford Apple Day
Come along and press your over-large crops of apples by the bushel (boxes- and bags-full) to juice that can be frozen in plastic containers, to bring out over the winter, or fermented into cider. We can also deal with pears, soft fruit and grapes. While you are busy chopping, mashing, pressing and bottling (children love […]
MIDDLETON TOP ENGINE HOUSE – OPERATING DAY
See the world’s oldest beam engine of its type in action. Discover how it got wagons up and down steep hills on one of the world’s first long-distance railways. Venue: Middleton Top Engine House, Middleton Top Countryside Centre Time: 12pm – 4pm Cost: Admission is £4.50, concessions are £3, Parking charges apply and the machines on this site […]
LEAWOOD PUMPHOUSE OPEN – IN STEAM
Leawood Pumphouse was built in 1849 to pump water from the River Derwent into Cromford Canal. It is now well over 150 years old but remains in pristine working condition thanks to the dedication of the Middleton Top and Leawood Pump Volunteer Group. Experience the power of this great steam engine. The heat of the boilers, the […]
LUMSDALE TOURS
The Arkwright Society is pleased to offer walking tours of Lumsdale near Matlock, a site of national importance for its industrial heritage. They will be led by Christine and Alan Piper, authors of a history of the valley. We will visit the ruined mills of a wide range of industries: from lead smelting in the […]
WORLD OF THE WORKERS, STRUTT COMMUNITY TOUR
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 […]
GEORGIAN BELPER TOUR
Join historian, Danielle Burton, for a thrilling tour exploring the Georgian history of Belper. Venue: Meet at the River Gardens car park, Belper Time: 11am – 1pm Cost: From £12.00 Booking: Via Eventbrite
STEAM TOTS (2-5 YEARS) MUSEUM OF MAKING
This loose parts play session offers a sensory and playful exploration of objects and materials, stimulating children’s curiosity, imagination and experimentation. Venue: Derby Silk Mill, Museum of Making Time: 10.00 – 11.30 Cost: Free – give what you think Booking: Drop in session suitable for children 2-5 years old with their carers. More information: Click […]
GEORGIAN DERBY TOUR
Georgian Derby Tour: Immerse yourself in the elegance of Georgian architecture to explore the beautiful buildings of the past. Join Danielle Burton, your knowledgeable guide, who will take you on a journey through time, sharing fascinating stories and insights along the way. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience the charm of the Georgian era […]
GEORGIAN BELPER TOUR
Join historian, Danielle Burton, for a thrilling tour exploring the Georgian history of Belper. Venue: Meet at the River Gardens car park, Belper Time: 11am – 1pm Cost: From £12.00 Booking: Via Eventbrite
GEORGIAN DERBY TOUR
Georgian Derby Tour: Immerse yourself in the elegance of Georgian architecture to explore the beautiful buildings of the past. Join Danielle Burton, your knowledgeable guide, who will take you on a journey through time, sharing fascinating stories and insights along the way. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience the charm of the Georgian era […]
CROMFORD MILLS 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 Booking: Not required More information here
ARKWRIGHT SPINSTERS
Demonstrations take place on the third Sunday of each month and visitors are welcome to watch and learn from the knowledgeable members. If you prefer a hands-on experience, have a go at spinning with a drop spindle or, if you have your own wheel, take it along and spin with the group. Venue: Cromford Mills […]
CROMFORD CERAMICS FAIR
The Northern Potters Association is delighted to be holding its Autumn Ceramics Fair at this wonderful and historic heritage site. An amazing range of all things ceramic, from functional kitchenware, sculpture to ceramic art will be on show. Everyone will have a favourite piece, you just haven’t seen it yet. Venue: Cromford Mills Time: All day Cost: […]
MIDDLETON TOP ENGINE HOUSE – OPERATING DAY
See the world’s oldest beam engine of its type in action. Discover how it got wagons up and down steep hills on one of the world’s first long-distance railways. Venue: Middleton Top Engine House, Middleton Top Countryside Centre Time: 12pm – 4pm Cost: Admission is £4.50, concessions are £3, Parking charges apply and the machines on this site […]
HIGH PEAK JUNCTION FORGE DAY
Have-a-go at being a blacksmith on the historic forge and make a poker or toasting fork to take home and keep. Venue: High Peak Junction Railway Workshops, Cromford Canal Time: 11am to 4pm Cost: £15 per poker or toasting fork. Participants must be 11+ years old. Booking: Essential by telephone 01629 533298 More information: High […]
LEAWOOD PUMPHOUSE OPEN (STATIC)
Leawood Pumphouse was built in 1849 to pump water from the River Derwent into Cromford Canal. It is now well over 150 years old but remains in pristine working condition thanks to the dedication of the Middleton Top and Leawood Pump Volunteer Group. The pumphouse is open today static. Venue: Leawood Pumphouse, Cromford Canal Time: 12pm – 4.30pm Cost: Donations […]
HALLOWEEN CREEPY CRAFTS – BELPER
Join the Strutt’s North Mill team at Belper Community Hall for an afternoon of creepy crafting! Venue: Belper Community Hall Time: 1-3pm Cost: £4 per child, children must be accompanied by an adult Booking: With Strutts North Mill Belper
HALLOWEEN PARTY – MIDDLETON TOP ENGINE HOUSE
You are all invited to the most amazing Halloween party ever at Middleton Top Engine House. The Engine will be running all evening with special ghosts and ghouls at large as well as trick or treating taking place for our very special guests. We will be sharing all the horror stories from 200 years of […]
