Museums · East Midlands
Cromford Mills
In or near Matlock Bath.
Cromford Mills — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Cromford · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Cromford Mills is a museum located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Cromford Mills is a museum located in the East Midlands, postcode DE4. It is notable for its historical significance in the Industrial Revolution, being one of the first water-powered cotton spinning mills in the world. The site is part of the Derwent Valley Mills UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1091, -1.5560
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Derbyshire Dales
- Parish
- Cromford
- Postcode
- DE4 3RQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
- Nearest railway station
- Cromford — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.derwentvalleymills.org
Sources
- osm: way/1488918191 (ODbL)
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Holy wells · 0.2 km
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Cromford Bridge
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Derwent Valley Heritage Way
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cromford Mills?
- Cromford Mills is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE4 3RQ), in the parish of Cromford.
- What is Cromford Mills?
- Cromford Mills — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cromford Mills?
- The nearest railway station is Cromford, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE4 3RQ.
- Is Cromford Mills free to visit?
- Yes, Cromford Mills is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cromford Mills?
- The nearest railway station is Cromford, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE4 3RQ.