Something to eat & Drink

Make a day of it by refuelling in one of our welcoming cafés.

Make a day of it by refuelling in one of our welcoming cafés.

Arkwright’s Café

Open daily from 10am – 4pm during Winter and 10am – 5pm from Spring.

Located in the main yard at Cromford Mills, our cosy café is the perfect place to soak up the history of the mill and experience our delicious freshly baked scones! Enjoy a light breakfast, lunch, or try our range of indulgent cakes and scooped ice creams. Indoor and outdoor seating available.

Christmas Opening Times

Christmas eve – open 10am-3pm

Christmas day – closed

Boxing day – closed

27th – 30th December – open 10am-4am

31st December – open 10am-3pm

1st-2nd January – closed

Wheatcroft’s Wharf Café

Open daily from 10am – 4pm during winter and 10am – 5pm from Spring.

A great place to take a break while exploring the famous Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. Take in the picturesque views from our canal-side café and relax over a seasonal lunch or enjoy a slice of cake and a barista coffee. Indoor and outdoor seating available.

Please note that downstairs is dog friendly however upstairs is not.

Christmas Opening Times

Christmas eve – open 10am-3pm

Christmas day – closed

Boxing day – open 10am-3pm

27th – 30th December – open 10am-4am

31st December – open 10am-3pm

1st-2nd January – open 10am-3pm