Don’t miss your chance to discover the influence of landscapes and the history of Royal Crown Derby with Dr. Elizabeth Woledge, Director of Royal Crown Derby Museum Trust, at Cromford Mills’ Georgian-inspired Afternoon Tea. Enjoy a selection of finger sandwiches, savoury nibbles, cakes, and homemade fruit scones with clotted cream and jam, all served with
Come check out our Artisan Market. Shop handmade, unique goodies from local makers - jewellery, cards, paintings, wooden crafts, needle felting, pottery, glassware, crystals and even gifts for furry friends!
Autumn Explorers Scavenger Hunt Hunt down every creative station to complete each challenge!
Be captivated as Shine A Light transforms the historic Cromford Mills with a brand-new audio-visual display reflecting on the Mill’s transformation and rebirth since Arkwright’s time, through fire, paint, poison and hydropower. Celebrating the return of waterpower, today’s community and the remarkable nature the wider UNESCO world heritage site the show is not to be missed. Pre-book your
Meghan King is the Finds Liaison Officer for Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, based at Derby Museum and Art Gallery and travelling around the counties hosting Finds Days. In her talk, Meghan will describe the role of the Finds Liaison Officer, recording small finds by members of the public that are of archaeological interest, and recording and
Be captivated as Shine A Light transforms the historic Cromford Mills with a brand-new audio-visual display reflecting on the Mill’s transformation and rebirth since Arkwright’s time, through fire, paint, poison and hydropower. Celebrating the return of waterpower, today’s community and the remarkable nature the wider UNESCO world heritage site the show is not to be missed. Pre-book your
A tour for the young, and the young at heart. Come and learn about the history of the mill through games and challenges (you can get dressed up too if you want!). Do you have what it takes to be a master mill worker? Race through the production of cotton, figure out the best way
Cromford Mills Antiques Fair is the ideal chance to browse quality antiques, relics and vintage collectables.
Come check out our Artisan Market. Shop handmade, unique goodies from local makers - jewellery, cards, paintings, wooden crafts, needle felting, pottery, glassware, crystals and even gifts for furry friends!
Wrap up warm for festive Christmas Markets and don't miss Father Christmas! Enjoy shopping a festive selection of hand-made gifts, on-site independent shops with live music to spread the Christmas cheer throughout December. Treat yourself to a specialty hot chocolate, cake or a selection of winter warming soup with a scone in our cafes. Free
PLEASE NOTE THAT FATHER CHRISTMAS HAS BEEN CANCELLED ON SUNDAY 3 DECEMBER DUE TO HEAVY SNOW Father Christmas will be bringing the magic of the holidays to Cromford Mills this December! Father Christmas will be visiting Cromford Mills on 2, 9 & 10, 16 & 17 December. Have a festive family day out and meet
Breakfast with Father Christmas Enjoy a magical Festive Breakfast and story with Father Christmas at Wheatcroft's Wharf Cafe. Each child will also receive a special gift. Pre-Booking Essential. £12 per person, Under 2s are free Breakfast Menu: Adult's – Mill Managers Breakfast this includes: Cumberland sausage, 2 rashers of smoked back bacon, pan fried mushrooms,
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