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Highlighting Heritage: Royal Crown Derby

Cromford Mills Mill Rd, Cromford, Matlock, United Kingdom

Dr Elizabeth Woledge will take you on a journey through the history of Royal Crown Derby from its humble beginnings in 1750 to the present day. Learn how to identify the oldest items, discover how new innovations shaped the factory’s fortunes and admire the outstanding craftsmanship of some of our finest items. The talk is

Build a Mill Workshop

Cromford Mills Mill Rd, Cromford, Matlock, United Kingdom

Come and paint then construct your very own 3D mini mill, using our card templates. You’ll be given everything you need and guided through the process in a relaxed environment.  All welcome, but recommended for 8+; younger children may need help with the assembly stage of the activity. Spaces are limited, please book your ticket

Easter Weekend at Cromford Mills

Cromford Mills Mill Rd, Cromford, Matlock, United Kingdom

Bobbin's Easter Adventure  - Free Trail Guide Available in the Mill Shop Family Fun Activities - Available in the Education Room Enjoy family friendly activities throughout the Easter Weekend! Free Entry and Dog Friendly.

Easter Weekend at Cromford Mills

Cromford Mills Mill Rd, Cromford, Matlock, United Kingdom

Bobbin's Easter Adventure  - Free Trail Guide Available in the Mill Shop Family Fun Activities - Available in the Education Room Enjoy family friendly activities throughout the Easter Weekend! Free Entry and Dog Friendly.

Easter Weekend at Cromford Mills

Cromford Mills Mill Rd, Cromford, Matlock, United Kingdom

Bobbin's Easter Adventure  - Free Trail Guide Available in the Mill Shop Family Fun Activities - Available in the Education Room Enjoy family friendly activities throughout the Easter Weekend! Free Entry and Dog Friendly.

Build a Waterwheel

Cromford Mills Mill Rd, Cromford, Matlock, United Kingdom

Come and join us in the Education room to have a go at making a working waterwheel out of building bricks – and then test it! You’ll need all your creativity and engineering skills to build a structure that carries water to and away from a perfectly positioned waterwheel. Learn about breastshot, overshot and undershot

Highlighting Heritage: Ellen Morewood, Industrial Queen of Alfreton

In a fully-illustrated talk, historian Dr Peter Collinge discusses the life of Ellen Morewood of Alfreton Park, a formidable businesswoman in Georgian Derbyshire. As a coalmine owner and ironstone extractor, Morewood exercised significant authority over her estates. Twice married and vastly wealthy, she had her portrait painted by George Romney and Joseph Wright, fought lengthy

Coronation Afternoon Tea

Coronation Afternoon Tea at Wheatcroft's Wharf Cafe
Enjoy a selection of finger sandwiches, savoury nibbles, cakes and homemade fruit scones with clotted cream and jam.
All served with tea or coffee for £19.95. Add prosecco for £8, available on the day.
Minimum two persons per table

Antiques and Vintage Fair

Cromford Mills Mill Rd, Cromford, Matlock, United Kingdom

Cromford Mills Antiques Fair is the ideal chance to browse quality antiques, relics and vintage collectables.

Lumsdale Volunteers’ Garden Party 2023

Ivy Cottage, Upper Lumsdale. Matlock We are back after a two-year break Please come and help us raise funds to continue to care for the Lumsdale Valley Could you help by growing a few extra seedlings or dividing some plants for our Plant Stall? Or make a cake or donate a pot of jam for

Artisan Market

Cromford Mills Mill Rd, Cromford, Matlock, United Kingdom

A marvellous Artisan Market showcasing local makers, artisans and producers. The market runs each third Sunday of the month in Arkwright's historic mill yard. Arkwright Spinsters (Gothic Warehouse) 11am – 4pm Demonstrations take place on the third Sunday of each month and visitors are welcome to watch and learn from our knowledgeable members. If you

Highlighting Heritage: Cromford Mills Uncovered / The Return of Waterpower

Reinstating waterpower back into Cromford Mill seems so logical and for so many reasons. See how Terra Measurement undertook a 3D survey to discover the secrets of Cromford Mill as part of a project to return waterpower to the site. Simon Gill will explain how the project was initiated, what obstacles and challenges were tackled

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