Cromford Mills hosts schools, colleges and universities, supporting teaching, learning and research. We help people of all ages understand and learn from our society-transforming heritage and inspire the innovators of the future.
Learning
Our passionate staff and volunteers are experienced historians, teachers and educators.
We can work with you to build immersive education days that complement your curriculum, and deliver outstanding teaching and learning outcomes. We inspire minds, boost grades and shape memorable learning days!
Explore our offers for primary and secondary schools and don’t miss our downloadable resources.
Key Stage 1
Begin your learning journey by finding out more about Sir Richard Arkwright. Who was he and what did he do? How did his ideas change our history?
Key Stage 2
Continue your learning journey with a variety of expertly crafted learning days. Learn about the lives of the children who worked in the mills, explore the science behind our waterwheels old and new or learn more about the geography of the local a and how society shaped it.
Victorians
If you are looking for Victorian themed education explore the offer at Strutt’s North Mill, it’s just down the road in Belper.
Secondary Schools
Continue learning all about the local area and explore our downloadable resources.
Primary School Resources
Looking for something to explore at home or in school. Browse our learning resources for primary schools here.
Or to learn more about our mill…
Tours
Book an immersive tour led by one of our passionate volunteers to explore the history behind our dynamic visitor destination in the heart of the Derwent Valley Mills UNESCO World Heritage site. Experience the innovations of Sir Richard Arkwright and discover how Cromford Mills changed the world.
Exhibition
See first-hand the innovations of Sir Richard Arkwright and discover how Cromford Mills changed the world and shaped the way we all live and work. Our free exhibition provides you with an overview of the world-changing history that took place at Cromford Mills and along the Derwent Valley.
Mill History
Learn more about our iconic site and discover how lives and communities around the world were transformed, forever.