Cromford Mills

Cromford Mills Cromford Mills is run and maintained by the Arkwright Society, a registered charity. Visit our website to see what’s on and ways to support.
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Free to enter - made possible by every event ticket, on-site purchase and donation. Cromford Mills was rescued from dereliction in the 1970s by the newly formed Arkwright Society, and was restored back to how it would have looked in the 1770’s when Sir Richard Arkwright built the first successful water powered cotton spinning factory. The Arkwright Society are continually fundraising to maintain t

hese beautiful buildings and to regenerate them to be fit for modern use whilst at the same time preserving this unique historical site. Run as a tourist attraction, conference centre, office workspace and education facility, the visitor to Cromford Mills can enjoy our new Visitor Centre, historical tours, restaurants, shops, exhibitions and regular family events & fundays. Visit our website www.cromfordmills.org.uk for more information.

💥MAKERS MARKET this Sunday 10am-4pm.Explore a market packed with talented artisans, makers and producers showcasing high...
19/06/2026

💥MAKERS MARKET this Sunday 10am-4pm.
Explore a market packed with talented artisans, makers and producers showcasing high-quality handmade products and beautifully crafted goods, right here at Cromford Mills!

🚨Join us for Cromford Builds – BRICKS AT THE MILL! A day of all things LEGO® at the historic Cromford Mills🏗️ Incredible...
16/06/2026

🚨Join us for Cromford Builds – BRICKS AT THE MILL! A day of all things LEGO® at the historic Cromford Mills

🏗️ Incredible LEGO® displays
💡 Illuminated and master-built creations
🎟️ Competitions and prizes
🛍️ Awesome stalls
🧱 Interactive brick pits for all ages
🍔 Delicious street food

Whether you're a lifelong LEGO® fan, an aspiring builder, or simply looking for a great family day out, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

📅 Sunday 12th July
⏰ 10am – 4pm
🎫 Book your tickets: https://www.cromfordmills.org.uk/whats-on/cromford-builds-bricks-at-the-mill/

🧱 Calling all makers! Interested in exhibiting your models and displays at Cromford Builds? Email [email protected].

LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group, which does not sponsor, authorise or endorse this event.

Every ticket purchased helps support the ongoing restoration and preservation of Cromford Mills, helping to keep this remarkable heritage site open and thriving for future generations.

⚔️ THE VIKINGS Are Coming to Cromford Mills this weekend!Step back over 1,000 years as the Vikings return with living hi...
09/06/2026

⚔️ THE VIKINGS Are Coming to Cromford Mills this weekend!
Step back over 1,000 years as the Vikings return with living history camps, thrilling battle skirmishes, weapons displays, demonstrations and family-friendly activities.

⚔️ Kids Viking Combat School
🧥 Viking Fashion Show
🪔 Make Your Own Viking Oil Lamp
⚖️ Viking Court – where one case is settled by a vicious duel
🎨 Activities & Crafts
🛡️ Viking Battle

📅 13th - 14th June
🕙 10am - 4pm
🎟️ Free Entry

🏹 Trade at the Viking Weekend

We still have space for a limited number of quality stalls, artisan makers, traders and local businesses who would like to be part of one of our most popular events of the year.

Interested in having a stall at the event? Contact [email protected] for more information.

CROMFORD MILLS BEER FESTIVAL 2026!😍Our 4th annual beer festival is back on the 26th-28th June! We're bringing you our bi...
08/06/2026

CROMFORD MILLS BEER FESTIVAL 2026!😍
Our 4th annual beer festival is back on the 26th-28th June! We're bringing you our biggest ever selection of cask ales and craft beers, from some of the best local and national breweries.

🍺Cask Ales
🍻Craft Beers & Cider
🍸Gin, Spritz, Cocktail Bar
🎵Live Music
🍔Street Food
⭐European Beer Hall (New for 2026!)
✅Dog Friendly

🍻 Fri 26th - Sun 28th June
🕛 From 12pm
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

Check out our website for all the latest updates https://www.cromfordmills.org.uk/whats-on/beer-festival/

We could all do with one of these on a Monday...come and try our new RASPBERRY AND WHITE CHOCOLATE SCONES 😍
08/06/2026

We could all do with one of these on a Monday...come and try our new RASPBERRY AND WHITE CHOCOLATE SCONES 😍

MEET THE CHARACTERS who shaped Cromford's story. Discover hidden secrets, fascinating tales, and the world-changing hist...
05/06/2026

MEET THE CHARACTERS who shaped Cromford's story. Discover hidden secrets, fascinating tales, and the world-changing history of the birthplace of the modern factory system🎩

🎭Our new Character Immersive Tours run every Saturday and Sunday. Step into the past and experience Cromford's fascinating history through the eyes of those who lived it....

📅 Booking advised:
https://www.cromfordmills.org.uk/product/character-immersive-tours/

04/06/2026

🍻IT'S BACK - The Cromford Mills Beer Festival returns from 26–28th June for a weekend packed with great drinks, live music and delicious street food in the stunning historic setting of Cromford Mills.

🍺 Cask ales, craft beers, ciders, cocktails, spritz & gin
🎵 Live music all weekend from fantastic local acts
🌮 Street food including classic BBQ and Indian
🇪🇺 NEW for 2026 – our European Beer Hall
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for friends, families and festival lovers alike

Whether you're a real ale enthusiast, a craft beer fan or simply looking for a brilliant summer weekend, this is one event you won't want to miss.

📅 26–28th June 2026
📍 Cromford Mills
🙌 FREE ENTRY

Stay tuned for the full drinks list, music schedule and more exciting announcements!

https://www.cromfordmills.org.uk/whats-on/beer-festival/

😀As we continue to celebrate Volunteers’ Week, we’re excited to launch a new volunteering opportunity!We're looking for ...
04/06/2026

😀As we continue to celebrate Volunteers’ Week, we’re excited to launch a new volunteering opportunity!

We're looking for friendly, enthusiastic people to become Visitor Welcome Volunteers at Cromford Mills, part of the Derwent Valley Mills UNESCO World Heritage Site in the heart of Derbyshire.

This rewarding role is all about helping create memorable experiences for our visitors. You'll be the person offering a warm welcome, answering questions, and helping visitors navigate the site.

Volunteering at Cromford Mills is a fantastic way to meet new people, gain confidence and skills, support local heritage, and become part of a passionate volunteering team.

You don't need to have prior experience or masses of knowledge about the site, just enthusiasm and a love of people and place. Full training will be provided.

For further information and to arrange an initial chat, please contact [email protected]

It's VOLUNTEERS' WEEK and we want to say a huge THANK YOU to all the incredible volunteers at Cromford Mills, whose time...
01/06/2026

It's VOLUNTEERS' WEEK and we want to say a huge THANK YOU to all the incredible volunteers at Cromford Mills, whose time and energy help us bring our historic site to life every single day.

Today we want to shine a light on the work some of our volunteers do behind the scenes, helping uncover and preserve our rich history.

A lot of our volunteers dedicate countless hours to sourcing new information, exploring historical records, and piecing together the stories that make Cromford Mills such an important part of our heritage.

What they uncover helps inform our guided tours and enriches our Highlighting Heritage talk series, bringing new stories and fresh insights from Cromford Mills’ past to life for visitors and audiences alike.

Want to be a part of our passionate volunteering team? Visit our website to see our current opportunities:

https://www.cromfordmills.org.uk/support/volunteer-with-us/

Address

Mill Road
Matlock
DE43RQ

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

01629 823256

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