Cromford
Discover Cromford
Below Matlock is the village of Cromford, surrounded by wooded slopes and dramatic cliffs. Situated at the heart of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, Cromford is where Sir Richard Arkwright built the world’s first water-powered cotton mills, pioneering mechanisation that would go on to change the world. Visit Cromford Mills to discover the cradle of the Industrial Revolution, wander the independent shops in Cromford’s Georgian Shambles and discover the village’s traditional pubs – as well as the local jailhouse turned art gallery, The Old Lock Up.
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Cromford Events
Meet the Maker: Emma Croman - Storytelling portrait and brand photography
Celebrate the people behind the making.
Arts Taster: Nature Mandalas for well-being
Make mandalas with natural materials and learn how patterns in nature can help support our wellbeing.
Meet the Maker: Sarah Ogden - Horseshoe Flowers
Celebrate the people behind the making.
Heritage Crafts Taster: Flower pounding & Embroidery workshop
Learning a traditional Japanese craft using natural materials.
Meet the Maker: Johnny White & Amanda Wray - Sculpture
Celebrate the people behind the making.
Revolutions: Imagination Train Exhibition
Step into a series of tiny worlds and see them come to life.
Heritage Crafts Taster: Making charcoal
"Drop-in" session - A family friendly activity learning how to make charcoal and using it to create art and explore nature connection