Cromford Mills, Cromford, Derbyshire

Details

Accessibility

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Disability Toilet and Baby Changing Facilities.

Toilets in the Mill Yard are open when the site is open. There are also council operated toilets and a changing places room at the Canal Wharf which is over the road from the main Mill Yard.

Our site welcomes well behaved dogs. We may even have a little treat for them in the Mill Yard Shop!

Cromford Mills is a historic Grade 1 listed site and we are sometimes constrained with what we can do to make our site accessible for all.

Most of the attractions that we have on site are accessible, but there are areas which may prove more challenging.

1. Tickets can be purchased on-line and we operate a Carers Go Free policy.
2. Accessible Parking spaces are located just outside the main Mill gates, and you can contact our main number if you require assistance. 01629 823256
3. The yard and carpark surface consists of a mix of rolled limestone and stone cobbles, which is relatively flat, but it is not smooth and may occasionally produce a potential trip hazard.
4. Dogs — Assistance dogs are catered for throughout the site including in the cafés.  The Beyond the Mill Walls meadow alongside the river can be used as a ‘spend area’, but you must pick up after your dog. All dogs are welcomed on site, but policy varies between shops.
5. Toilets — there are two accessible toilets on site, and also baby changing facilities.  Derbyshire County Council has provided a Changing Places toilet at the nearby Cromford Wharf  (just across the road from the main Cromford Mills Site).
6. There are benches and picnic tables throughout the yard, and on the area Beyond the Mill Walls.
7. Wi-Fi is available on site. Mobile phone signal varies across the site.

We are proud to have won an Accessible Derbyshire Award for our Visitor Centre and Arkwright Experience.

More info which you may find useful: Accessible Derbyshire Derbyshire County Council Changing Places

https://www.cromfordmills.org.uk/visit/ 

Brief description

"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.[1] 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."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cromford_Mill 

Address

Cromford Mills
Mill Lane
Derbyshire
DE4 3RQ

Email

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info@arkwrightsociety.org.uk

Phone

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01629 823256

Website

https://www.cromfordmills.org.uk/

Directions

Opening Times

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Opening Hours

The Mill Yard is open 9:00am – 5:00pm
The Mill Yard Shop is open 10:00am – 4:45pm
Cafés open at 10:00am – 5:00pm

Winter Hours (26 October – 30 March)

The Mill Yard is open 9:00am – 5:00pm
Shop & Cafés open at 10:00am – 4:00pm
Closed on Christmas Day

Opening hours of independent shops in the mill yard may vary.

https://www.cromfordmills.org.uk/visit/ 

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Transport

Amenities

Baby Changing Facilities

Cafe

Church

Conference Centre / Offices

Art Gallery / Craft Centre

Disability Toilets

Historic House

Mill

Parking

Plant Sales / Nursery

Restaurant

Shop

Toilets

Visitor Centre