Come and join us during the summer holidays in our 'Making Spaces,’ covered areas in the yard at Cromford Mill. Help us make fantastic  art pieces inspired by our new waterwheel. Working with three amazing and varied artists,  we invite you to join us every Wednesday over the summer. We start at 10.30am  through to

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. This year sees our biggest ever line up of experts, sharing their knowledge and experience. It’s sure to be an action-packed weekend, that you

Come and join us during the summer holidays in our 'Making Spaces,’ covered areas in the yard at Cromford Mill. Help us make fantastic  art pieces inspired by our new waterwheel. Working with three amazing and varied artists,  we invite you to join us every Wednesday over the summer. We start at 10.30am  through to

Cromford Mills Antiques Fair is the ideal chance to browse quality antiques, relics and vintage collectables.

Tours in Lumsdale The Arkwright Society is pleased to offer walking tours of Lumsdale near Matlock, a site of national importance for its industrial heritage. The tours will be at 2pm on Sundays on 7th July, 4th August, 1st September and 6th October. They will be led by Christine and Alan Piper, authors of a

Shottlegate Art Group's annual exhibition is back at Cromford Mills from Saturday 7th - Sunday 8th September. Running from 9:30-16:00 both days in the Education Room. FREE ENTRY  

Cromford Mills – Paranormal Investigation ” What a fantastic place for a paranormal investigation!" We are surrounded by history and untold stories. Join Haunted Heritage at this incredible venue as we try to communicate with the ghostly residents For more information and to book tickets: Cromford Mills - Paranormal Investigation. Derbyshire (hauntedheritage.co.uk)

Heritage Open Day at Cromford Mills! Welcome to England’s largest festival of history and culture! Every September thousands of volunteers across England organise events to celebrate our fantastic history and culture. It's your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – all of which are FREE to explore. Here's what's on at

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.  

The Oral History Archive - Colin Hyde. Join us for an evening with Colin Hyde, Research Assistant and Outreach Officer. Colin will give us an insight into the work of the East Midlands Oral History Archive with local examples. Oral History is a fantastic topic, do you remember talking to your grandad or grandma about

Tours in Lumsdale The Arkwright Society is pleased to offer walking tours of Lumsdale near Matlock, a site of national importance for its industrial heritage. The tours will be at 2pm on Sundays on 7th July, 4th August, 1st September and 6th October. They will be led by Christine and Alan Piper, authors of a

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.