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Field to Fashion: from sheep to the clothes you wear
Ever wondered where your clothes really come from? Step into Field to Fashion to discover an extraordinary story of transformation. Through this exhibition, you will explore the journey of raw British fleece from sheep farming into fibre, you’ll see how people create the clothes you cherish and may even take for granted. Thanks to British Wool, you’ll […]
THE STRUTTS EXHIBITION – BELPER 250
A display of portraits of the Strutt family who built and managed the Belper and Milford Mills. Bring your phone and download information from a QR code which will tell you more about each member of the family. Venue: Belper Library, Derwent Street Time: during normal library opening hours Cost: Free
THEATRE MAKING WORKSHOPS FOR COMPANY BLOOD’S HALLOWEEN SHOW
A season of theatre-making workshops for anyone interested in taking part in Company Blood’s new show for Halloween 2026, “The Belper Nightwatchmen Reports – a Ghost Walk” by Kev Fegan. The show will be a promenade production around Strutts, using both indoor and outdoor spaces. Venue: Workshop Location Strutt’s Community Centre, Belper Time: Workshops 7.30 – 9.00pm […]
NOSTALGIC NIGHTS – THEMED TRIP ON BIRDSWOOD
A trip down memory lane with Jan and Paul who will tell a story about those vintage items used many years ago. My “mum and grandma” had one of those. On the trip, passengers can BYO drinks (alcohol) with hot drinks and snacks available to buy. Canal art and merchandise available to buy on board. […]
BELPER GOES GREEN – BELPER 250
Belper Goes Green is an eco, community and arts festival in the heart of Belper, Derbyshire. Organised by Transition Belper it is a celebration of local living, which aims to share ways of reducing our impact on the planet, whilst connecting the local community in a relaxed, safe and uplifting way. After a year away, […]
BELPER WALKS FESTIVAL – BELPER 250
Join the Strutt’s North Mill team and guest leaders for a series of heritage walks over a summer fortnight to celebrate Belper’s rich history. Join your experienced guides and discover everything from lost buildings to poetry, or folklore to waterpower! From short town walks to longer countryside rambles, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Booking […]
BELPER GOES GREEN – BELPER 250
Eco, Community and Arts Festival, targeted at anyone living in the local area, including families – will include the Belper 250 theme. More details to follow
GEORGIAN BELPER TOUR
Join historian, Danielle Burton, for a thrilling tour exploring the Georgian history of Belper. Join historian, Danielle Burton, at the River Gardens car park for an exciting tour filled with history and fun. Immerse yourself in Belper during the Georgian period. Your knowledgeable guide will take you on a journey through time, sharing fascinating stories […]
WALK: BELPER 1776 – BELPER 250
Part of the Belper Walks Festival. What was Belper like when the Strutts first arrived in the town? Adrian Farmer explores this small 18th century community. Venue: Start from Belper Market Place Time: 2pm Cost: Adults £7.50, Under 16s free. Booking: Essential via www.belpernorthmill.org.uk
BLACKSMITH EXPERIENCE DAY – HIGH PEAK JUNCTION RAILWAY WORKSHOP
High Peak Junction’s enthusiast blacksmith will walk you through the creation of a simple metalworking object, such as a barbecue fork, fire poker, or coat hook. Along the way, you’ll learn about the history of blacksmithing, lighting and managing the fire, and all the techniques you need, using the workshop’s original forge and hand-pumped bellows […]
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 Cost: Donations gratefully received. […]
WALK: 250 YEARS OF WATERPOWER – A STRUTT LEGACY – BELPER 250
Part of the Belper Walks Festival. Join experienced guide Dr Ian Jackson for a stroll 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 […]
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 Pumphouse, Cromford […]
WALK: ON THE TRAIL OF SLATER THE TRAITOR – BELPER 250
Part of the Belper Walks Festival. Join Ian Hill on this 5.25 mile picturesque countryside walk to discover the early life of notorious Samuel Slater (‘Slater The Traitor’) and other areas of historical interest along the way. Starting at the North Mill, the walk takes you to the site of Slater’s family home, ‘New Mills’ […]
FORGE DAY AT HIGH PEAK JUNCTION RAILWAY WORKSHOPS
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: 30 min time slots between 10am and 4.30pm Cost: £25 per […]
WALK: THE HUTFALL – BELPER 250
Part of the Belper Walks Festival. Includes one steep climb. Uniquely, Belper’s village field was called The Hutfall. Adrian Farmer takes an evening walk around and through this pre-enclosure space. Venue: Start from Belper Market Place Time: 7pm Cost: Adults £7.50, Under 16s free Booking: Essential via www.belpernorthmill.org.uk
THEATRE MAKING WORKSHOPS FOR COMPANY BLOOD’S HALLOWEEN SHOW
A season of theatre-making workshops for anyone interested in taking part in Company Blood’s new show for Halloween 2026, “The Belper Nightwatchmen Reports – a Ghost Walk” by Kev Fegan. The show will be a promenade production around Strutts, using both indoor and outdoor spaces. Venue: Workshop Location Strutt’s Community Centre, Belper Time: Workshops 7.30 – 9.00pm […]
WALK: BELPER AND THE BEASTS – BELPER 250
Part of the Belper Walks Festival. There is a rich history of strange animal encounters in the town. Join Christine Smith on this walk to explore some of the weird and wonderful tales of centuries past. Venue: Start from The Triangle, Belper Time: 11am Cost: Adults £7.50, Under 16s free Booking: Essential via www.belpernorthmill.org.uk
BELPER WELL DRESSINGS – BELPER 250
The well dressings will have a Belper 250 theme for the anniversary year. Venue: Belper Memorial Gardens, King Street
FORGE DAY AT HIGH PEAK JUNCTION RAILWAY WORKSHOPS
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: 30 min time slots between 10am and 4.30pm Cost: £25 per […]
WALK: BETH’S POETRY TRAIL – BELPER 250
Part of the Belper Walks Festival. The trail is named after Beth Fender, a local poet who died in 2002. As a tribute, a trail was installed with poems in various locations around Belper that take into account the setting and displayed using a sympathetic medium. The installations were commissioned from Derbyshire artists and some […]
RENEWABLE ENERGY AT BELPER – BELPER 250
Talk by Dr Ian Jackson on ‘250 years of renewable energy generation at the Strutt’s Belper Mills: An extraordinary story’. Venue: Derby Museum and Art Gallery Time: 1.30pm More details: Visit https://derbymuseums.org/
MIDDLETON TOP WINDING ENGINE 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: 12pm – 4.30pm Cost: £6.00, concessions £3.50, car […]
WALK: FEEDING BELPER – BELPER 250
Part of the Belper Walks Festival. An exploration of how people have been fed in Belper over the past 1,000 years, with Adrian Farmer. Venue: Start from Belper Market Place Time: 2pm Cost: Adults £7.50, Under 16s free Booking: Essential via www.belpernorthmill.org.uk
WALK: TALES AND TRICKERY – BELPER 250
Part of the Belper Walks Festival. A 3.5 mile country walk with Liz Haslam, visiting sites associated with characters from Belper folklore; a mermaid, a fairy, a witch and a ghost! On this walk we climb steep hills and it may be muddy after rain. Venue: Start from Belper North Mill car park, by the […]
THEATRE MAKING WORKSHOPS FOR COMPANY BLOOD’S HALLOWEEN SHOW
A season of theatre-making workshops for anyone interested in taking part in Company Blood’s new show for Halloween 2026, “The Belper Nightwatchmen Reports – a Ghost Walk” by Kev Fegan. The show will be a promenade production around Strutts, using both indoor and outdoor spaces. Venue: Workshop Location Strutt’s Community Centre, Belper Time: Workshops 7.30 – 9.00pm […]
WALK: THE HISTORY OF BELPER MARKET PLACE – BELPER 250
Part of the Belper Walks Festival. A gentle stroll around this key area of the town with Christine Smith, looking at how it has changed and hearing about some colourful local characters. Venue: Start from Belper Market Place Time: 2pm Cost: Adults £7.50, Under 16s free Booking: Essential via www.belpernorthmill.org.uk
WALK: THE HISTORY OF BELPER MARKET PLACE – BELPER 250
A gentle stroll around this key area of the town, looking at how it has changed and hearing about some colourful local characters. Venue: Belper Market Place Time: 2.00pm – 2.45pm Cost: £5.24 Booking: with Belper North Mill Trust events page.
AN INTRODUCTION TO CANAL ART PAINTING – THEMED TRIP ON BIRDSWOOD
Come and join Trina, our resident artist as she demonstrates this beautiful craft. Have a go at painting a rose onto a decorated heart to take home as a souvenir. Please bring an apron. Limited numbers so early booking is recommended. On the trip, passengers can BYO drinks (alcohol) with hot drinks and snacks available […]
DERWENT VALLEY FOLKLORIC FORUM
An annual meeting of folkloric minds, with presentations by academics, folklorists and enthusiasts, plus conversation on all things folkloric. Venue: Number 28, Market Place, Belper Time: 9.30am – 4.00pm Cost: The forum is free to attend but attendees are advised to book in advance as places are limited. Booking: To book a place please contact chrislewisjones44@gmail.com […]
FORGE DAY AT HIGH PEAK JUNCTION RAILWAY WORKSHOPS
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: 30 min time slots between 10am and 4.30pm Cost: £25 per […]
MIDDLETON TOP WINDING ENGINE 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: 12pm – 4.30pm Cost: £6.00, concessions £3.50, car […]
WALK: THE SEARCH FOR BELPER’S LOST MANOR HOUSE – BELPER 250
Part of the Belper Walks Festival. Trevor Griffin leads a one-mile circuit in parkland from Belper Market Place to find clues to the mystery of what happened to the manor house, which was once the headquarters of the royal hunting forest of Duffield Frith. A chance to find associated buildings, the location of a garden […]
THEATRE MAKING WORKSHOPS FOR COMPANY BLOOD’S HALLOWEEN SHOW
A season of theatre-making workshops for anyone interested in taking part in Company Blood’s new show for Halloween 2026, “The Belper Nightwatchmen Reports – a Ghost Walk” by Kev Fegan. The show will be a promenade production around Strutts, using both indoor and outdoor spaces. Venue: Workshop Location Strutt’s Community Centre, Belper Time: Workshops 7.30 – 9.00pm […]
THE RIVER RUNS, RAISE YOUR VOICES CHOIR – BELPER 250
A tribute to Jedediah Strutt and the mills which made Belper famous. Lester Simpson leads Raise Your Voices choir in a performance of combined elements from some of his previous musical projects; a millennium CD celebrating Belper’s history, commissioned by Belper Town Council, and music composed for two short films for Milford’s ‘Maypole Promotions’. Venue: […]
MIDDLETON TOP WINDING ENGINE 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: 12pm – 4.30pm 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 on this easy 1 mile walk. Venue: Belper Triangle Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm Cost: Adult £7.86, Children under 16 free Booking: ONLY ONE PLACE LEFT With Belper North Mill Trust events page
WILLIAM STRUTT, FRS: A TRADESMAN OF SOME EMINENCE – BELPER 250
Talk by Dr Ian Jackson, the third in a series of five from the Belper North Mill Trust. The work and legacy of William Strutt, FRS, (1756 to 1830) as told by his family, friends and visitors to Derby and the Strutt’s Derbyshire mills. Venue: No.28, Market Place, Belper Time: 6pm Cost: £6 per person. Booking: […]
