Midland Mills Open, Arkwright's Cotton Mill
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Directions Postcode DE4 3RQ, Map Ref SK 297 569
On the A6 near Matlock, about 17 miles from Derby
Regular train service on Matlock - Derby Line. Regular Bus service from Derby
Description
The worlds first succesfull water powerd cotton spinning mill.
Built in 1771 to 1791 by Richard Arkwright
Now Part of the Derwent Valley World Heritage Sie
Facilities
The site includes an Exhibitiion, Restaurant and five shops on site
Group tours of the site and Cromford village can be arranged.
Opening Dates & Times
All Year Daily 9.00 - 5.00pm (except for Xmas day)
Admission
Free , but £2.00 for guided tour
Disabled Access Nearest mills
Cromford 0.1 miles
Strutt's North Mill, Belper 6.7 miles
Cauldwell's 6.1miles
Heage 5.8 miles
Events
Tel 01629 823256