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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 […]
EASTER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES AT CROMFORD MILLS
As part of Derbyshire Makes, Join our resident artists in the school room at Cromford Mills to help them create a huge banner which will be part of the festival weekend – get hands on with arts and crafts including… wool wet felting painting mosaics leatherwork, embroidery, textiles. Meet the following artists and have a taster […]
BLACKSMITH FORGE DAY AT HIGH PEAK JUNCTION
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 […]
DERBYSHIRE MAKES FESTIVAL AT CROMFORD MILLS
We’re delighted to invite you to join us for a packed programme of free activities to celebrate making in all its forms. Come on down to Cromford on the Saturday and Sunday and get stuck in. Our Derbyshire Makes festival is all about the power of water as a creative force. Help us create and […]
BELPER PUBS PAST AND PRESENT HERTIAGE WALK
Step back in time to the Inns and Taverns of the Town to discover their historic past and entertaining stories. This easy one mile walk, an hour and a half approximately, includes stopping inside a couple of the pubs for an opportunity to purchase refreshments. With Belper North Mill Trust. Venue: Meet at the Talbot […]
EASTER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES AT CROMFORD MILLS
As part of the Derbyshire Makes, Join Netty Reddish to get crafting! Its not long until the Cromford Mills Dog show 27th April and Japan Fest 10th of May. So come and join us to make your very own flat pack dog! You will even be able to enter your hand crafted dog in its very own […]
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 […]
THE FIBRES SPUN IN OUR VALLEY
Talk from Kim Kerry with Belper Historical Society. Some years ago Kim began to think about Belper before the Strutts built their mills. “Belper is ONLY cotton ” was a phrase used in a conversation with a group of local historians. And so her textile research began ….. and rolls on ! Venue: Strutt’s Community […]
POKEGGMON- THE EASTER EGG-VENTURE AT CROMFORD MILLS
Cromford Mills is the place to be this Easter Sunday and Monday as they host a fun-filled two days featuring games, activities, cosplay, food stalls and more! How to play Pokéggmon?! Simply find all the eggs on your checklist and claim your very own prestigious Poké-medal. Better yet, bring them back safely (but quickly!) to […]
MAKER’S MARKET, CROMFORD MILLS
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? Please […]
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 […]
A TWIST IN THE TALE – BELPER ROPEMAKERS HERITAGE WALK
New for 2025! Whether at work or at home, rope was an essential part of life in times past. Join us to hear all about how and where it was made in Belper and the family that made it. More than five generations of the Kirklands worked the ropewalk owned by the Strutts, and built […]
CROMFORD MILLS DOG SHOW
Join a paw-tastic day out with entertainment, activities, tombolas, stalls and more in beautiful, historical setting of Cromford Mills. We’re excited to celebrate our canine best friends with an event for all ages! Bookings for our poochy pals will open soon, so be sure to save the date on your calendar Venue: Cromford Mills Time: […]
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
