



Explore a UNESCO World Heritage Site with family-friendly guided tours revealing the fascinating history of 18th-century mills and childhood experiences during the industrial era.
Venue Type
Indoor & Outdoor
Typical visit duration
1-3 hours
Booking
Book in advance
Recommended ages
0 months (newborn)+
My cousins and I had the privilege of receiving a half-day tour from Ian and some of his colleagues. It is an extraordinary experience - truly an opportunity of a lifetime! Ian's expertise and attention to detail was above and beyond!
A very interesting tour of the undercroft of the mill showing the advanced structural fireproof construction. Well worth a visit
Enjoyed a guided tour of the world's first fire proof building. Unfortunately this piece of history will be closing down thanks to the council. I would recommend a visit asap it really is interesting and made informative by the guides. Hopefully all the movable artifacts and machinery will find a new home and carry on being displayed elsewhere. The walks and tours include inside and outside the mills, the river gardens, long row, nail shop and Joseph street. We spent an hour on the mill tour and a further hour browsing the artifacts and information. Drinks are available in the foyer along with souvenirs, books, information leaflets. Free car park. Admission is £5 which gives a year pass, and Derbyshire day out discounts.
100% would recommend a visit. Shame its closing down as a museum i really hope the building and the machinery are saved and looked after. Closes end of sept 2022 so if you can id go visit before it does so. Brilliant guided tour by a volunteer with machines I've not seen before then joined a walking tour outside of the mill which was also brilliant £8 each for both tours. Even got to have a go at some machines ! Free parking in carpark outside entrance
Absolutely fabulous, history in one building a must for people to see. Unfortunately unless they can find a company willing to help keep our heritage alive it will close in September. Our past soon to be forgotten. Please anyone out there that could help keep our textile history alive please contact the wonderful staff.
Reviews last updated: 7 October 2026
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This venue was last updated on 7 October 2026
