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NDGGS PLANT SALE
North Derbyshire Cottage Garden Society returns once again with its popular plant fair in the Mill yard. Venue: Cromford Mills Time: 11am to 3pm Cost: free to enter No booking required – drop-in event
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. Venue: Strutt’s North Mill Belper Time: 2pm Cost: Adults £6.50 Children (under 16 free) Booking: Click here to book tickets Taking place on June 3 and July 29 at 2pm.
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. […]
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 […]
WATER POWER IN BELPER PAST AND PRESENT
Join Ian Jackson for a walk around the waterways of the Belper Complex, seeing how the Strutt’s used water from the River Derwent to power the 11 water wheels. Venue: Belper Mills Time: evening walk Cost, booking and more information: Visit Belper Historical Society Recent research has uncovered additional information about the original 1776 ‘South […]
STEAM BABIES (0-2 YEARS) MUSEUM OF MAKING
In this facilitator led session babies aged 0-2 years old and their adults can explore a range of themes through the lens of our fabulous collections. There are opportunities to look at materials in different ways and get creative with how to play. Venue: Silk Mill, Museum of Making, Derby Time: 10.15 – 11.15am Cost: […]
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 […]
THE ELEPHANT AND THE MARKET PLACE HERITAGE WALK
Exotic animals in Belper? Strange characters? Doubtful dealings in pubs? And where did medieval knights go to the loo? Join Christine on a walk through Belper’s strange past. Venue: Strutt’s North Mill Time: 11am Cost: Adults £6.50 Children under 16 free Booking: Click here to book About 1.5 hours with some steep paths and woodland.
WIRKSWORTH COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA – SOUNDS FROM STAGE AND SCREEN
The Wirksworth Community Orchestra warmly invites you to an informal outdoor concert, featuring music from a selection of favourite movies and stage shows. Venue: Cromford Mills Time: 2.30 – 4.00pm Cost: free to enter No booking required – drop-in event
CROMFORD ARTISAN MARKET and ARKWRIGHT SPINSTERS
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 […]
LARKS IN THE PARK, BELPER
Derwent Valley Wind Band perform at a free event centred around the Bandstand in the beautiful Belper River Gardens. Venue: Belper River Gardens Time: 2-4pm Cost: Free More information: Visit Belper Town Council
STEAM BABIES (0-2 YEARS) MUSEUM OF MAKING
In this facilitator led session babies aged 0-2 years old and their adults can explore a range of themes through the lens of our fabulous collections. There are opportunities to look at materials in different ways and get creative with how to play. Venue: Silk Mill, Museum of Making, Derby Time: 10.15 – 11.15am Cost: […]
CROMFORD MILLS BEER FESTIVAL
Booze hound and Cromford mills team up to bring you the best cask ale, craft beer, live music, and street food, what’s not to like! Venue: Cromford Mills Time: June 23rd 12pm to June 25th 9pm More information: Click here
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. A story of Romans, Vikings and onto the 18th century Enlightenment, Derby became noted for fine ceramics, industry and engineering. A centre of […]
STAGE COACHES, TRAINS AND TRAMS HERITAGE WALK
Join knowledgeable guide Trevor Griffin as he takes you on a fascinating walk visiting sites where Belper’s transport history can still be appreciated. Venue: Strutt’s North Mill, Belper Time: 2pm Cost: Adults £6.50 Under 16 years old free Booking: Click here to book tickets Easy walk on good surfaces travelling around 2.25 miles, mostly level.
LARKS IN THE PARK, BELPER
Local choir Rough Truffles perform at a free event centred around the Bandstand in the beautiful Belper River Gardens. Venue: Belper River Gardens Time: 12-2pm Cost: Free More information: Visit Belper Town Council
STEAM BABIES (0-2 YEARS) MUSEUM OF MAKING
In this facilitator led session babies aged 0-2 years old and their adults can explore a range of themes through the lens of our fabulous collections. There are opportunities to look at materials in different ways and get creative with how to play. Venue: Silk Mill, Museum of Making, Derby Time: 10.15 – 11.15am Cost: […]
Highlighting Heritage: The View from the train – The Derwent Valley Line
Delve into the history of the Derwent Valley Line, starting from the development of waterways and early railways in the area, the first railway to reach Derby and the “Tri-joint” station. Continuing on, this talk covers the opening of the North Midland Railway, early railway excursions to Matlock and the arrival of the Manchester, Buxton, Matlock […]
