Things To Do

Heritage & Museums

Discover historic mills, stately homes and a variety of museums to explore.

Cromford

Cromford Mills

Cromford Mills, home of Sir Richard Arkwright and part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.

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Cromford

Masson Mills

Sir Richard Arkwright's 1783 water powered cotton spinning mill built on the banks on the River Derwent at Matlock Bath.

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Cromford

Cromford Canal

Cromford Canal is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is a haven for water vole

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Cromford Canal Boat

Cromford Canal Narrow Boat Cruises operate the historic narrow boat Birdswood.

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High Peak Junction

High Peak Junction is home some of the earliest railway buildings in the world.

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Cromford

Leawood Pump House

Leawood Pump House is a steam powered beam engine

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Cromford

Middleton Top

Middleton Top Countryside Centre on the High Peak Trail offers delightful views.

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Cromford

National Stone Centre

National Stone Centre is a 40 acre Site of Special Scientific Interest.

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Cromford

Steeple Grange Light Railway

Steeple Grange Light Railway is an 18-inch gauge line near Wirksworth.

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Cromford

Wirksworth

Wirksworth is a quirky and historic town known for its annual arts festival.

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Cromford

Wirksworth Heritage Centre

Wirksworth Heritage Centre illustrates Wirksworth’s long history and distinctiveness.

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