Help Shape the Future of Cromford Mills
The Arkwright Society is the charity that cares for Cromford Mills. We work to conserve this internationally important heritage site, bringing its historic buildings back into use while creating a vibrant place for people to visit, learn, work and enjoy.
We’re now developing plans for a major investment project that will restore some of the UK’s most significant Grade I listed 18th-century buildings and help secure Cromford Mills’ future as a thriving heritage destination and community space.
Thanks to development funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, we have been able to undertake the planning, consultation and design work needed to prepare a full funding application. The project focuses on the restoration and transformation of the 4-storey Mill (Building 1), the impressive building that welcomes visitors as they enter the site.
Our vision includes creating exciting new facilities, including a restaurant beside the iconic waterwheel, an engaging visitor welcome hub, flexible event and function spaces, and a new skills programme offering practical training and work placements in areas such as heritage construction, renewable energy, design, hospitality and tourism.
We Need Your Views
As we continue to develop these plans, we’d love to hear what you think.
Whether you’re a regular visitor, local resident, volunteer, business owner or visiting for the first time, your feedback will help shape the future of Cromford Mills. We’d like to hear your thoughts on visiting the site, the activities and events you enjoy, our heritage, and how Cromford Mills can continue to serve the local community.
Your responses will help strengthen our final application to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and play an important role in securing funding for this exciting project.
Click here to complete the questionnaire.
The survey takes around 5–10 minutes to complete.
Paper copies of the questionnaire are also available from the Cromford Mills Shop.
All responses are anonymous and cannot be used to identify you.
Thank you for taking the time to share your views. Your support and feedback are invaluable, and by completing the survey you’ll be helping us shape the future of Cromford Mills for generations to come.