Cromford Mills

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

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

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

Come and join us in the Education room to have a go at making a working waterwheel out of Lego – 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 wheels,

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

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

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