Discover how we became the cornerstone of the industrial revolution.
Cromford Mills Visitor Centre
Discover how we became the cornerstone of the industrial revolution.
Watch our introductory film revealing why this amazing valley was inscribed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site and discover how the textile industry developed in this rural valley over 250 years ago and became a cornerstone of the industrial revolution.
Explore intricate historic machines illustrating how the evolution of cotton spinning changed the history of mass production and impacted the Derwent Valley’s global impact on the cotton industry.
Discover what happened to the site after it finished spinning cotton in the 1840s and the life of the mills since then, including the restoration challenge faced by the Arkwright Society to bring the buildings back into use and create the heritage attraction you see today.
Want to know more? Our passionate and experienced tour guides will be delighted to show you round our site and help you discover how Cromford Mills changed the world and shaped the way we all live and work. Book a tour to find out what Cromford Mills is made of.
Cromford Mills is supported and cared for by the Arkwright Society. The charity works hard to preserve our unique history and share the site’s story as widely as possible. Our exhibition is free to enjoy but you can support us by making a donation here.