Historic site
Cromford Mill
67 locals recommend
Tips from locals
Alison
May 16, 2021
Cromford Mills is the home of Sir Richard Arkwright's first mill complex. World Heritage Site. Public tours, independent shops and cafes.
Claire
February 3, 2020
The heart of the industrial revolution, learn about Sir Richard Arkwright and his contribution to history.
Kiran
May 10, 2022
Cromford Mills The birthplace of the modern factory system. Cromford Mill is the world's first water-powered cotton spinning mill, developed by Richard Arkwright in 1771 in Cromford, Derbyshire, England. The mill structure is classified as a Grade I listed building. It is now the centrepiece of the Derwent Valley Mills UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is a multi-use visitor centre with shops, galleries, restaurants and cafes.
Cromford Mills The birthplace of the modern factory system. Cromford Mill is the world's first water-powered cotton spinning mill, developed by Richard Arkwright in 1771 in Cromford, Derbyshire, England. The mill structure is classified as a Grade I listed building. It is now the centrepiece of the…
Caroline
July 29, 2021
You can walk along the canal and see the ducks, geese and narrow boats. There’s a cafe with great scones and sandwiches. And different one off activities you can pretty book at the mill.
Petra
May 4, 2021
World heritage site. Important historical location. Great museum, shops and events. Lovely canal/river walks. The village of Cromford is lovely too. With a quirky independent book shop, antique shop, independent chocolate shop and lovely places to eat.
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Location
Mill Road
Cromford, England