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10 Things to do in Cromford That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Cromford, United Kingdom including Scarthin Books, Birdswood, The Old Lock Up Art Gallery, peaksGO, The Bell Inn, The Play Mill, Black Rocks, Leawood Pumphouse, North Street, Cromford Mill.
1. Scarthin Books
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By 812simonf
This is a great place for grown ups and kids. Lots of books, a great kids room, and really nice cafe, lots of good books new and old. A favourite to go to with my daughter after rugby or a walk nearby to get food for body and soul. Staff are friendly and helpful.
2. Birdswood
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 171 reviews
Birdswood is an historic ex-working narrow boat belonging to canal restoration charity The Friends of Cromford Canal. The boat and gift shop at Cromford Wharf are run by a dedicated team of volunteers. Birdswood runs scheduled public trips from March to October. Additionally we operate theme events, school trips and exclusive charters, making the boat an ideal private venue for functions for up to 40 people. Come and enjoy a peaceful, relaxing journey along the scenic, rural Cromford Canal, get up close to the fabulous wildlife, and learn about the unique industrial heritage of the Derwent Valley.
3. The Old Lock Up Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19 reviews
Contemporary Art Gallery - selling fine art & ceramics. Opened July 2017. The Old Lock Up Gallery is situated within a beautiful stone building, built in the 1700’s, in the beautiful and historic Derbyshire village of Cromford. The building itself is steeped in history – as it was owned by Sir Richard Arkwright and used as the village jail, one of the first of it’s kind in the country.
Reviewed By KeepItSimple86 - East Midlands, United Kingdom
The Old Lockup Gallery manages, without fail, to host an annual program that would make any small gallery in London feel proud. Whilst supporting and championing local artists the space also manages to invite artists from all over the globe in its annual postcard show, you would be forgiven for not knowing that this space is managed and run by a single person. Alongside the exhibitions you can engage with the gallery with one of its many artist lead workshops from life drawing to painting, often complimented with drinks and food. Honestly the gallery is fantastic, always fresh and something the local community should be proud to host. Visit often and where possible offer a donation to keep it open, I promise you will miss it if it ever leaves us.
4. peaksGO
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Tailored Treasure Hunts in the Peak District National Park. Our treasure hunts will awaken your spirit of adventure and take your team on a journey of discovery. Single unit or split into teams for a friendly competition. Aimed at group sizes of between 10 and 40 participants. Created to be as physically and mentally challenging as your group requires. All finishing in a tea room or country pub!
5. The Bell Inn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Kaylee225 - Brough, United Kingdom
We have our own local pub at home and we as 2 couple came away on an English trip away from home. This pub was our local pub away from home. We felt so welcome. The beer was perfect. No eggy beer!,,,, which is what you get from some places. But this beer was amazing.toilets were the best. They had deodorant, smellies, hair spray and dry shampoo!!! Honestly everyone so so nice and welcoming. Dogs are welcome. Sky tv. No pool table though. Smoking area is proper good!
6. The Play Mill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By mezdem - Matlock, United Kingdom
Had an amazing time today for our daughters birthday with all her friends and family. Staff were brilliant, was a busy rainy day and we were a large group.. staff did everything to make this a special day for us and daughter. Was busy due to the rain, and we even had to borrow extra table from the office to seat us all! Thank you. Now onto the food, it was fantastic, fresh tasty and priced as it should be for fresh quality food - you get what you pay for remember, this was brilliant, every parent friend commented on this. Kids party food (we opted for hot buffet) was also brilliant, the kids scoffed it all, the fresh made pizzas and everything! Again keep doing this, its exactly what should be offered. Oh and the halloumi burger with beetroot and humous is out of this world, gorgeous! Play centre perfect size for this age party (5) they had plenty enough to do, dont think that you have to go to these large play centres, this is exactly what you need, and perfect for parties! Well done . Thank you. No photos sorry as children!
7. Black Rocks
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By Prits_traveldiary - Leicester, United Kingdom
Visited the Black rocks for a day out with children, for the first time in cromford, Derbyshire, i was mesmerised by the stunning views soon as we had got there, a great place for walks with children or on own to admire the stunning views, right outside our door step, The climb of the rocks a little scary but a lovely little adventure as a family, we went during summer months of 2020, with a little picnic, Sandwich and coffee with a view. A great place to visit with kids for some exciting outdoor fresh air.
8. Leawood Pumphouse
9. North Street
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
North Street is the earliest piece of planned industrial housing in the world. Surrounded by countryside, it is at the heart of a designated World Heritage Site. It is available to book for short self catering breaks through the Landmark Trust.
10. Cromford Mill
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 512 reviews
Cromford Mill is home to the first successful water powered cotton spinning mill. The Arkwright Society is an educational charity devoted to the rescue of industrial heritage buildings and helping to preserve the precious built and natural landscape in and around Cromford. Entry to the site is free, and visitors are welcome to come and explore the Gateway Visitor Centre, with information on all of the things to see and do throughout the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. Entrance to the first mill and 3D audio visual show of Arkwright himself telling his story is just £3 and tours of the mill are available for £5. As a contribution towards the running costs of the Society, there is a modest charge for car parking ('Pay & Display'). Cromford Mill also offers a wide ranging retail experience in attractive surroundings. All purchases make a contribution to the work of the Society - directly or indirectly. There is a selection of cafes and shops to browse in and around the site including an art gallery and charity shop as well as beautiful canal-side walks. Whether you've come for a walk, stopped to have a coffee or soak up some of the history, Cromford Mills is a lovely day out for all the family.
Reviewed By GOSpot - Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Recommended to visit Cromford Mill and its representation of Arkwright's Spinney Jenny and its place in the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. This is a Unesco World Heritage site and seeing it shows why.mAdmission charges are modest and we were hosted by a volunteer Guide who showed us around the site, explaining Arkwright the man, how he used his drive and initiative late in his life to transform the cotton spinning business in Derbyshire and Lancashire. The buildings, old factories and amenities were first class, as was a holographic presentation from Arkright himself. The site has excellent shops and a cafe - a larger cafe is across the road by the canal. There is the adjoining Masson mill just along the road into the town. This is one of the best presented historical site of its type I have ever visited. I strongly recommend it for all agers - and we saw a kingfisher in one of the mill races.
