sketch of mill  Strutt's North Mill sketch of water mill

Cromptons mule knitting stockings Strutts North Mill Knitting machine Chevening
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world heritage site

	Directions Postcode DE56 1YD, Map Ref  SK 345 481	multi map of mill
 
	Belper is seven miles north of Derby, on the A6
	Turn off the A6 at northern edge of Belper, onto Ashbourne Road.
	Mill car park is on right, just before river bridge
	By train or bus from Derby, Mill is five minutes walk from Belper train station & Bus station, Following A6 North
	
	Description
	Willam Strutt's 1804 iron framed "fireproof mill"
	
	
	Facilities
	New family friendly displays using original and replica machinery show the history and processes of cotton spinning,
	silk and cotton hosiery, Chevening (unique to Derbyshire), framework kniting and nailmaking
	Shop, including wide selction of local history books.	
	Free car parking.
	Guided or audio-equipped tours, Quizzes for children.
	
	Opening Dates & Times 
	March-October, Wednesday -Sunday  & Bank Holiday Mon 1.00pm - 5.00pm
	November-February Saturday &  Sunday 1.00pm - 5.00pm (closed Xmas Day)
	
	
	Admission Adults £2.50 Concessions £2.00, under 7's Free
	
 	Disabled Access					Nearest mills
	Full access to main gallery.				Heage Windmill 2.3 miles
	Video of basement tour.				Arkwright's Mills 6.7 miles
	No wheel chair access to basement.			Cromford Mill 6.8 miles
	Full access to WC.					Cauldwell's Mill 12.8 miles
							Shepshed Mill 18.8
	Events 
	Well Dressing festival 2nd weekend of July
	May pole event on May day bank Holiday
	Ring 01773 880474 for Craft Day Dates
	
	

	link to this mill home page link to UK mills web site  
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