Delve into the history of the Derwent Valley Line, starting from the development of waterways and early railways in the area, the first railway to reach Derby and the “Tri-joint” station. Continuing on, this talk covers the opening of the North Midland Railway, early railway excursions to Matlock and the arrival of the Manchester, Buxton,

Join the HandleBards in the mill yard for a hilarious, high-octane production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Four young lovers find themselves lost in a magical forest, where the Fairy King and Queen are fighting for the possession of a changeling boy. A group of amateur actors head to the same forest to rehearse for a

Join in the fun! Belper Art Group Exhibition - Free Entry August 4th, 5th and 6th - 10am to 4.30pm Location: The Gothic Warehouse next to Cromford Canal

The Chesterfield Railway Modellers return to Cromford Mills to install one of their most impressive model railways to date, featuring Wingfield Junction. The exhibition is raising funds for the Special Care Baby Unit at Sheffield and Chesterfield Hospitals. The exhibition will be in Cromford Wharf (Gothic Warehouse) from 8th - 25th August.

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? Tours last approx. 45 minutes, including a visit to the Arkwright

Bring your favourite people together for an evening of live music and delicious food with scenic views of of Cromford Canal. Thursday 24th August, Doors open at  7pm Menu Includes Starter:  Nachos & Wings From the Grill: 6oz Cajun Chicken Flat Bread topped with American Cheese 6oz Sweet Chilli Chicken Breast Specialty Burgers: 6oz beef

It’s sure to be an action-packed weekend, that you won't want to miss!  Get ready for adventure as our popular Activity weekend lands for all 3 days of the Bank holiday weekend. Activities for children of all ages including kayaking, bushcraft, climbing and more.  Come early and sign up for activities throughout the day.  10am

Shottlegate Art Group annual exhibition comes to Cromford Mills Gothic Warehouse. Art display and sales - All welcome! Shottlegate Art Exhibition Poster 2023  

To anticipate and celebrate the forthcoming publication by the Arkwright Society of the first ever photo book of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, the author Ashley Franklin will take you on a fascinating pictorial journey telling the story of how the Derwent Valley Book Project came together. This talk will encompass: Industrial Heritage,

Derbyshire in the Georgian Era was a place of wonder, of surprises and innovations.  Cromford Mills takes part in the festival and hosts themed events across the weekend. Don’t miss the Georgian Festival at Cromford Mills which includes: Special Exhibition: Our Landscape as the Georgians Saw It – A chance to discover how the Georgians painted