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Water-Power in Belper and the Derwent Valley

21 July 2024

A walk around the waterways of the Belper Mill complex.

Join Belper North Mill for a walk around the waterways of the Belper Mill complex to see how water-power has been harnessed on the site for nearly 250 years.

Discover how the Strutts used 11 waterwheels (including 6 ‘flood wheels’) to power the site and how the English Sewing Cotton Company went on to introduce hydro-electric power to the site.

£7.50 Adults U16s FREE –  Booking Required at Events – Strutts North Mill Museum Belper (belpernorthmill.org.uk)
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Meeting point is the Bandstand in the River Gardens.
10 minute walk from Belper station

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Opening Times

Event starts at 2pm Opening times may vary, please check with the attraction for the latest information.

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