Cromford Mills

No. 2 of 4,433 in the Peak District, No. 2 for history, No. 1 for rainy day. Culture, 14.3 km from Bakewell, just outside the Peak District National Park.

Cromford Mills
Photo: chevin, Public domain

A museum at Cromford Mills, a Grade I listed mill complex.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Heritage
Grade I listedHistoric England, National Heritage List for England, checked 2026-10-30
Opening hours
Mo-Su 10:00-17:00OpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-30
Fee
FreeOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-30
Wheelchair
AccessibleOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-30
Website
derwentvalleymills.org/visit/where-to-visit-in-the-derwent-valley/attractions-in-the-derwent-valley/visit-cromford-millsOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-30
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.89 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Red LionGrade II* listed, 16 km from Bakewell, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Barn Farm Campsite & Bunk BarnsStay, 6.9 km from BakewellCamping
Birchwood FarmStay, 16 km from Bakewell, just outside the parkCamping
Middlehills FarmStay, 11 km from BakewellCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Old Gate InnGrade II* listed, 15 km from Bakewell, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Old Poet's Corner14 km from Bakewell, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Ostello Lounge12 km from Bakewell, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Feather Star16 km from Bakewell, just outside the parkFood and pubs