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Model Railway Exhibition

The Chesterfield Railway Modellers return to Cromford Mills to install one of their most impressive model railways to date, featuring Wingfield Junction. The exhibition is raising funds for the Special Care Baby Unit at Sheffield and Chesterfield Hospitals. The exhibition will be in Cromford Wharf (Gothic Warehouse) from 8th - 25th August.

Time Traveller’s Tours

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? Tours last approx. 45 minutes, including a visit to the Arkwright

The Great Cromford Mills Cookout

Wheatcroft's Wharf Cafe 2 Mill Lane, Cromford, United Kingdom

Bring your favourite people together for an evening of live music and delicious food with scenic views of of Cromford Canal. Thursday 24th August, Doors open at  7pm Menu Includes Starter:  Nachos & Wings From the Grill: 6oz Cajun Chicken Flat Bread topped with American Cheese 6oz Sweet Chilli Chicken Breast Specialty Burgers: 6oz beef

Shottlegate Art Group Exhibition

Cromford Mills Mill Rd, Cromford, Matlock, United Kingdom

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

Antiques and Vintage Fair

Cromford Mills Mill Rd, Cromford, Matlock, United Kingdom

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

Highlighting Heritage: Photographic Journey of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site with Ashley Franklin

Cromford Mills Mill Rd, Cromford, Matlock, United Kingdom

To anticipate and celebrate the forthcoming publication by the Arkwright Society of the first ever photo book of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, the author Ashley Franklin will take you on a fascinating pictorial journey telling the story of how the Derwent Valley Book Project came together. This talk will encompass: Industrial Heritage,

Georgian Derbyshire Festival

Cromford Mills Mill Rd, Cromford, Matlock, United Kingdom

Derbyshire in the Georgian Era was a place of wonder, of surprises and innovations.  Cromford Mills takes part in the festival and hosts themed events across the weekend. Don’t miss the Georgian Festival at Cromford Mills which includes: Special Exhibition: Our Landscape as the Georgians Saw It – A chance to discover how the Georgians painted

Afternoon Tea and Talk with Dr Elizabeth Woledge

Cromford Mills Mill Rd, Cromford, Matlock, United Kingdom

Don’t miss your chance to discover the influence of landscapes and the history of Royal Crown Derby with Dr. Elizabeth Woledge, Director of Royal Crown Derby Museum Trust, at Cromford Mills’ Georgian-inspired Afternoon Tea. Enjoy a selection of finger sandwiches, savoury nibbles, cakes, and homemade fruit scones with clotted cream and jam, all served with

£30

Artisan Market

Come check out our Artisan Market. Shop handmade, unique goodies from local makers - jewellery, cards, paintings, wooden crafts, needle felting, pottery, glassware, crystals and even gifts for furry friends!

Autumn Explorers

Cromford Mills Mill Rd, Cromford, Matlock, United Kingdom

Autumn Explorers Scavenger Hunt Hunt down every creative station to complete each challenge!

Shine A Light – Thursday 26th October 2023

Cromford Mills Mill Rd, Cromford, Matlock, United Kingdom

Be captivated as Shine A Light transforms the historic Cromford Mills with a brand-new audio-visual display reflecting on the Mill’s transformation and rebirth since Arkwright’s time, through fire, paint, poison and hydropower. Celebrating the return of waterpower, today’s community and the remarkable nature the wider UNESCO world heritage site the show is not to be missed. Pre-book your

Free – £28

Highlighting Heritage: The Portable Antiquities Scheme and Treasure in Derbyshire

Meghan King is the Finds Liaison Officer for Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, based at Derby Museum and Art Gallery and travelling around the counties hosting Finds Days. In her talk, Meghan will describe the role of the Finds Liaison Officer, recording small finds by members of the public that are of archaeological interest, and recording and

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