Cromford Mills

20/02/2025

We are delighted to announce that Historic England have added a further £20,000 onto their existing funding towards works on the First Mill (Building 18).

15/02/2025

CORK MICE, Paper wiggly snakes, Wooden Fish, Air-dried clay creatures, paper kites...these are some of the cool things you can learn to make this half-term at Cromford Mills! Join artist Netty Reddish in the School Room from 15-23 February. 11-3pm 😃

13/02/2025

Remember! A new Maker's Market ⭐ begins this Sunday at Cromford Mills! 10am-4pm in the School Room. It'll be running every 3rd Sunday until November...

12/02/2025

We've got you covered this Feb Half Term! Alongside all the fun activities in the school room, kids eat half price at Wheatcroft's Wharf Cafe 😋

09/02/2025

A marvellous new Maker’s Market is coming to Cromford Mills next Sunday 10am-4pm! Showcasing artisans, local producers and craftspeople with a focus on handmade quality products😃

06/02/2025

Don't forget we have the Antiques Emporium this Saturday and Sunday in the School Room, kicking off from 10am and running until 4pm. Featuring clearance of unrestored items and surplus stock. PERFECT for traders and collectors ⭐

31/01/2025

Discover the story of Cromford Mills this weekend! Meet Sir Richard Arkwright himself inside the world’s first successful water-powered cotton spinning mill, with the award-winning Arkwright Experience where CGI technology brings the whole building to life.

Our team will introduce you to Sir Richard Arkwright who then tells the story of how he went from humble beginnings to become the richest commoner in the country.

Book a tour here - https://www.cromfordmills.org.uk/plan-your-visit/main-attractions/experiences/

29/01/2025

Half term activities at Cromford Mills!👩‍🎨 Join artist Netty Reddish Creative in the school room and have a go at a wide variety of crafts inspired by local wildlife. Running Feb 15-23 from 11-3pm.

These activities are part of Derbyshire Makes - a major new creative programme, celebrating the past, present and future of innovation and making in Derbyshire.

https://www.cromfordmills.org.uk/cm-events/half-term-activities/?occurrence=2025-02-15

25/01/2025

The Antiques and Vintage Emporium kicks off our events for 2025! Including clearance of unrestored items and surplus stock, ideal for traders and collectors alike. 8-9th February 10am-4pm.

24/01/2025

Join the Cromford Mills Fundraiser! Explore hidden places at the Mill and play your part as renowned auctioneer James Lewis unveils a collection of extraordinary Behind the Scenes experiences in a one-of-a-kind auction.

🔹Live music from Sinfonia Viva
🔹Explore the Mill's hidden places
🔹Auction & raffle
🔹Food and drink
🔹Meet Sir Richard Arkwright

📅Saturday 29th March
🕕From 6:30pm

Tickets and info - https://www.cromfordmills.org.uk/cm-events/fundraising-event-behind-the-scenes/?occurrence=2025-03-29

20/01/2025

🍲Winter special at Arkwright’s Café - Mug of homemade soup and a freshly prepared panini. Served between 11:30am and 3pm. £9.95.

17/01/2025

Come and work for us in the beautiful setting at Cromford Mills. We have two vacancies at the moment Head of Engagement and Buildings and Facilities Manager. These are both important roles in the senior management team. The Head of Engagement role has just been advertised and full details can be found here https://www.cromfordmills.org.uk/vacancy-head-of-engagement/

meanwhile the deadline for applications for the Buildings and Facilities Manager has been extended until 26 Jan.

Dust off those CV's and come and join us ....

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15/01/2025

Interested in learning more about the rich history of Cromford Mills? It may surprise you 🧐 book a tour today and find out more! https://www.cromfordmills.org.uk/plan-your-visit/main-attractions/experiences/

10/01/2025

Stayed tuned for our 2025 events program which will be live on our website next week! 👀

07/01/2025

We have an exciting opportunity: Join us at the Arkwright Society as Buildings and Facilities Manager for Cromford Mills. Lead maintenance, safety, and facility management at this pivotal time. Shape the future of Cromford Mills as part of our senior management team as we strive towards our next major regeneration phase...

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05/01/2025

We will be opening at 11am today and keeping an eye on the weather. Only Wheatcroft's Wharf café will be open today, we look forward to welcoming you but please travel safely.

04/01/2025

Due to the bad weather forecast we will not be open before 11am on Sunday 5th January. We will be reviewing the situation again in the morning and we will keep you posted here on Facebook.

31/12/2024

Just a reminder that our site will be closing at 3pm today - New Years Eve. We will be open again tomorrow morning at 10. Happy new year to all our friends and followers