Cromford Mills
1228 Reviews
- Friday10.00 am–4.00 pm
- Saturday10.00 am–4.00 pm
- Sunday10.00 am–4.00 pm
- Monday10.00 am–4.00 pm
- Tuesday10.00 am–4.00 pm
- Wednesday10.00 am–4.00 pm
- Thursday10.00 am–4.00 pm
About the Business
Cromford Mills | The Birthplace of The Modern Factory System | Cromford Mills is the Northern Gateway to the Derwent Valley Mills UNESCO World Heritage Site and the birthplace of the modern factory system
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Website
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+441629823256
Mill Rd, Cromford, Matlock DE4 3RQ
Hours
- Friday10.00 am–4.00 pm
- Saturday10.00 am–4.00 pm
- Sunday10.00 am–4.00 pm
- Monday10.00 am–4.00 pm
- Tuesday10.00 am–4.00 pm
- Wednesday10.00 am–4.00 pm
- Thursday10.00 am–4.00 pm
Features
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Good for kids
- On-site services
Recommended Reviews
Andy Maddison
09.03.2024
Cromford Mills
I've wanted to go and explore here for a while and I'm glad I've finally got there. Great work done by the preservation team for the existing building and the plans for the future.Lots of engineering history and fascinating to see the progress through history for this area, how Arkwright changed the way of production and how it affected his industry around the country.Heartily recommend the guided tour and our guide was fantastically knowledgeable about everything we asked her about.
Nuts
08.03.2024
Cromford Mills
This is the world's first water powered cotton spinning mill developed by Richard Arkwright in 1771. Its an incredible place and has an important place in the history of industrialisation. Very friendly guides and staff. Choice of a guided tour or an audio tour which takes you into the village which was developed for the mill workers, to St Mary's Church and to the canal warehouse. There are several interesting shops, a visitor centre and a cafe. Parking is reasonably priced at £3-50 for up to 4hrs and £5 for up to 8hrs.
Nigel Hardy
19.02.2024
Cromford Mills
A few shops - the cheese shop is recommended - plus guided tours of the mill buildings. Entry is free, though tours and parking are charged for.There’s construction work going on at the moment to bring water-power back to the mills.Gift shop, cafe plus antique and bric-à-brac.Don’t miss out the Wharf - the cafe there is excellent with outdoor seating next to the canal.
Mathew Bourne
10.02.2024
Cromford Mills
Short walk from the car park to this amazing attraction that has been preserved for future generationsFree to enter, caters for all abilities and dog friendlyPlenty of events here so check the websiteA UNESCO world heritage site and you can see why, a step back into the past
Lindsey Webb
30.01.2024
Cromford Mills
1. Pay to park all day, you’ll be there longer than you think!2. Dogs are welcome everywhere on site.3. Use the audio guides, absolute mine of information on both the mill, church and the town.We had a cup of tea at 10am, did the audio guide, stopped in the town for lunch before the guide walked us back. More tea, mooch around the craft shops in the mill before finally leaving at 4pm!Highly recommend, give a big donation!
Matthew Bailey
12.01.2024
Cromford Mills
Enjoyable place to be. Nice food. Good coffee. Lovely walks along the canal. Everywhere well mapped out and signposted.
Becky T
09.01.2024
Cromford Mills
We took the guided tour, which gave a good overview of Arkwright, his inventions and factories, the water mill,how cotton was spun, and the impact of these on the UK and world.There were good visuals - such as a video of an actor playing Arkwright, seeing the real waterwheel photo next to the location as it stands today, and how cotton is made/spun.We did prebook the tour, but not sure that's needed. You can also do the additional audio tour after the guided tour, though we had limited time so skipped this part.On site is also a cafe and some shops, with the town nearby.
James “Crooky” Crook
24.12.2023
Cromford Mills
We arrived and found the parking was ample and noticed there was also an overnight stay option which would be good in the campervan on our next visit, we visited the cafe and they made the most incredible cheese and ham toasty and we washed it down with a coffee, staff are friendly and we found the tourist information centre well stocked and helpful.They have a few little shops on site which have antiques and curiosities which are owned by a consortium and very reasonably priced too.There are tours available which explains the history and and how Arkwright founded the Mills and became a major employer in the area.
Nigel Sarsfield
20.12.2023
Cromford Mills
Great place to visit to discovery the history behind the modern factory system. Lots of interesting information displays and interactive exhibits. The mill buildings are lovely to look at and learn more about the history behind them. Has a good cafe and plenty of shops to look around.
kevin mills
18.12.2023
Cromford Mills
For what is a massively important site in the history of not just this country but the world, Arkwrights mill feels somewhat unloved. Uninspiring and needing some live. The exhibition is small and frankly embarrassing for such a site. There are tours if you are luck enough to catch one. The church nearby was only open Saturdays and space in the mill is let out to small retailers. I fully understand that to survive the building needs income , but it all left me feeling it was a missed opportunity.
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Mill Rd, Cromford, Matlock DE4 3RQ
Cromford Mills