NEW. Discovery Days 2018 LOTS OF EVENTS. 27th October to 4th November 9 days of events & activities

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1 Discovery Days th October to 4th November 9 days of events & activities LOTS OF NEW EVENTS United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization PATRIMONIO MUNDIAL WORLD HERITAGE PATRIMOINE MONDIAL Derwent Valley Mills inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2001

2 2 There s so much to see and enjoy during the Discovery Days Festival between 27th October and 4th November. Experience a charming blend of breathtaking natural scenery, fascinating industrial heritage and pure spectacle and fun in the Derwent Valley. Designated a World Heritage Site in 2001, the Derwent Valley Mills have been described as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. It was here in the Derwent Valley that the essential ingredients of factory production were successfully combined. Water power was applied and successfully used for the first time on a relatively large scale. Not only was textile production revolutionised with dramatic consequences for the British economy, but the Arkwright model informed and inspired other industries. Each mill has its own story to tell; stories of pioneering engineers and entrepreneurs who put Britain on the map and set off a chain of events that changed how we live and work forever. The mills and the industrial settlements around them, the churches, millponds, weirs and watercourses provide the perfect backdrop for a week full of discovery. Booking: Unless stated otherwise, please pre-book on am to 5pm Monday to Friday Or info@derwentvalleymills.org Some activities within this booklet need to be booked directly with the organisers and the booking information is given with that specific listing. It is not essential to book for all events, but if they are fully booked, the organisers reserve the right to turn away those people who didn t pre-book. No charge is made for booking. During Discovery Days, the booking line may not always be answered, as the World Heritage Site Team will be out and about so please look out for us in our Hi-Viz vests if you have any queries. Most events are free, but donations would be welcomed so that we can keep putting on this fantastic festival. Donation buckets will be around during the Festival!

3 3 Accessibility: If you are a wheelchair user, we have tried to give some guidance on each event s accessibility. Please do talk to us about any events you are interested in if you have any access issues. General Information: It is recommended to wear sturdy footwear and clothing appropriate for the weather for ALL walks and outside events. Adults will be responsible for any children with them at all times. Dogs, except for registered assistance dogs, will not be allowed on events which take place in, or go into, buildings. Please try to use Public Transport where possible to get to events - see back page for information. Information about parking is given as indication only. The information in this booklet is correct at the time of going to print. The Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site Partnership cannot be held responsible for any loss or inconvenience relating to changes or cancellations to events in this booklet. For up-to-date information on all events in the World Heritage Site, please refer to our website: All participants in the Discovery Days Festival do so at their own risk.

4 4 Our regular tours... Masson Mills Open Mon-Sat 10am to 4pm, Sun 11am to 4pm, Masson Mills, Derby Road, Matlock Bath, DE4 3PY. Adults: 3; Child (5-16): 2; Family: 6.50; Concessions: No need to book, just turn up! Self-guiding tour with weaving and spinning demonstrations on original historic textile machinery powered by line-shafting at 11am and 2pm on Monday to Saturday and 12 noon and 2pm on Sundays. On Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th November, see the Traction Engine in Steam outside Masson Mills. Cromford Mills Open every day, except Christmas Day, 9am to 5pm at Cromford Mills, DE4 3RQ (Visitor Centre open 10am to 4pm). Cromford Mills: free admission. Mill tours, daily from 11am: 5pp. Visitor Centre and The Arkwright Experience, daily from 10am to 3.45pm: 5pp. No need to book, just turn up. Visit the new Gateway to the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site and discover more about the valley that changed the world. Join one of the fantastic tours to discover more about the Cromford story and how Sir Richard Arkwright influenced the world we know today. The Arkwright Experience brings his first mill to life through a fantastic new audio visual presentation by Sir Richard Arkwright himself. Birdswood Canal Boat Canal boat trips every Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday till the end of October, 11am and 2pm. From Cromford Wharf, Cromford, DE4 3RQ. Fare for regular adult return trip: 8. Child and concession fares available. Book on or bookings@birdswood.org Birdswood is the Friends of Cromford Canal trip boat, entirely run by volunteers. There are trips throughout the year. Come and enjoy a peaceful journey along the canal, introduced in a booming announcement from the Friends President, Brian Blessed. See for details of horse-drawn and other special trips.

5 Our regular tours... 5 High Peak Junction Workshops Open every day from Easter to October, 10am to 5pm, weekends only November to March, 10.30am to 4pm. Admission to Visitor Centre and Workshops FREE. A small charge applies for use of the audio tour. No need to book, just turn up. A countryside visitor centre housed in one of the world s oldest surviving railway workshops, built around 1830 and restored to how they would have looked in the 1880s. An audio guide takes visitors back to the days of steam on the Cromford and High Peak Railway. Strutt s North Mill Museum Open March to October: Wednesday to Sunday and Bank Holidays; February & November: Saturdays & Sundays. 11am to 4pm. (Closed December and January). Admission: Adults 5. Accompanied children under 16 free. No need to book, just turn up. Strutt s North Mill offers regular guided tours, included in the entrance fee. Friendly and knowledgeable guides bring this incredible building to life, explaining its place in world history and how the cotton was transformed from plant to thread. Derby Museums Open all year - check website ( for Christmas/New Year opening. FREE entry. Silk Mill, Silk Mill Lane, Derby, DE1 3AF - closed for remaking the Museum. Located on the site of John Lombe s Silk Mill of the early 1720s - the world s first modern factory. Derby Museum and Art Gallery, The Strand, Derby, DE1 1BS - open to the public Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm and Sundays, 12 noon to 4pm (Closed Mondays and Bank Holidays). Wheelchair accessible. The impressive Joseph Wright Gallery includes portraits, landscapes and scenes of industry directly relevant to the story of the Derwent Valley Mills. The Museum and Art Gallery has exciting displays about fine art, natural history, archaeology, military history, ceramics and more. Pickford s House, 41 Friar Gate, Derby, DE1 1DA - open to the public Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm (Closed Mondays and Bank Holidays). Limited wheelchair access. Pickford s House is a stunning townhouse and garden from 1770, designed by prominent Derby architect Joseph Pickford and used as both his family home and as a professional showcase of his architectural skills. Now it is a unique Museum of Georgian Life and Historic Costume.

6 6 In the run up to the main festival... Discovery Days Latest News Please keep checking our website for all the latest Discovery Days news: We will keep this updated with news of any cancellations, rescheduling of events, additions and events which are fully booked. The information in this booklet is correct at the time of going to print and we will try our best to keep you informed. The Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site Partnership cannot be held responsible for any loss or inconvenience relating to changes or cancellations to events in this booklet. Wednesday 24th October LEA BRIDGE Art and Archive Talk and Short Tour 10.30am to 11.30am and 1.30pm to 2.30pm, John Smedley s Ltd, Lea Mills, DE4 5AG. 5 per person. Talk & Tour Booking essential, as places are limited, on or reception@johnsmedley.com. Not wheelchair accessible - visitors will need to be able to negotiate steps. An opportunity to hear a short talk about the John Smedley Archive and to see some of the modern artwork that the company has commissioned since This has included the creation of bespoke pieces by painter Doris A Day in the Jermyn Street Store in 2017, metal sculptures created by Guy Haddon-Grant and, most recently, installations by Robert Montgomery and Greta Bellamacina. The paintings and sculptures have been linked to the launch of the John Smedley fashion collections and have been featured in their London stores. They are now on display in Derbyshire for the first time.

7 Discovery Days... 7 All week and longer CROMFORD Fact and Fabrication: Glimpses of World War One in the Derwent Valley 10am to 4pm, Saturday 27th October until Sunday 11th November, at Cromford Mills, DE4 3RQ. FREE. No need to book, just drop in. Wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilet. Exhibition Fact and Fabrication was created to acknowledge the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. It considers home front experiences of individuals and communities living along the Derwent Valley during the war years. Exhibition at The Greyhound Saturday 27th October until Sunday 4th November, at The Greyhound Hotel, Cromford, DE4 3QE. FREE. No need to book, just drop in. Wheelchair accessible. Pop into The Greyhound any day during Discovery Days to see an exhibition on Cromford. DERBY Spooky Hallowe en Trail 10am to 4pm, Saturday 27th October until Sunday 4th November, at Museum & Art Gallery, The Strand, Derby DE1 1BS. 1 per trail sheet. No need to book, just call in. Suitable for children 5-15 years old with their grown-ups. Wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilet. There are spooky goings on at the Museum and Art Gallery this half term. Don t believe us? Come and find out for yourself! Pickford s Ghoul Trail 10am to 4pm, Saturday 27th October until Sunday 4th November, at Pickford s House, 41 Friar Gate, Derby DE1 1DA. 1 per trail sheet. No need to book, just call in. Suitable for children 5-15 years old with their grown-ups. Limited access for wheelchairs. Pickford s House has been a home for hundreds of years. Some residents never left... can you find them? MATLOCK BATH Big Monsters in Little Switzerland - the Return of Frankenstein The Frankenstein Festival: Saturday 27th October until Sunday 4th November. Exhibition Celebrate Matlock Bath s gothic past with daytime fun and evening entertainment for all ages. Website with all the details:

8 8 Saturday 27th October DARLEY ABBEY Abbey, Mills, Village and the Boott / USA Link 10am to 1pm, starts at Mill View Gardens on the bank of the River Derwent at the end of Old Lane, Darley Abbey. Ends at the Village Hall. FREE - donations welcome. Pre-booking advised on Not suitable for wheelchairs, as it includes stairs in old buildings and steep hills between sites. Accessible toilets at the end of the walk in the Village Hall. The history of Darley Abbey from the beginning with an Abbey to its dissolution, the early Mill Hamlet, to the Cotton Spinning Mills and the associated village, ending with the links between the village and the big American Cotton Industries on the Merrimac River. Derventio Brewery Special Opening 11am to 4pm, for tastings, with tours at 11am and 2pm, at Derventio Brewery, Darley Abbey Mills, DE22 1DZ. FREE entry and tours. No need to book, just call in. Wheelchair accessible. The Darley Archive 12.30pm to 5pm, at Darley Abbey Village Hall, Abbey Yard, off New Road, Darley Abbey, DE22 1DS. FREE. No Open Building Come and sample the wares at this micro-brewery offering a range of different real ales. The brewery will be open all day for tastings, but guided tours will take place at the set times above. Bottled beer can be purchased. Exhibition need to book, just call in. Wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilets. The Darley Abbey Historical Group will be holding an exhibition of their Darley Archive (maps, books, artefacts, photos, research reports), including a Darley in World War One display.

9 Saturday 27th October cont... 9 DERBY Little Eaton to Darley Abbey 10am to 12 noon, starting from St Peter s Park by Little Eaton Church. Ends at Darley Abbey. Donations to Derwent Valley Trust welcome. Pre-booking advised on Public transport: 7.1 bus from Belper. Not suitable for wheelchairs. with John Morrissey between Little Eaton and Darley Abbey. A surprisingly rural, two hour walk (3 mile section of the Heritage Way), plus 30 minutes tour of Darley Abbey village, ending at the Abbey Inn - a surviving 15th century fragment of the mediaeval monastery. There is available, if wished, a 3.5 mile return walk from the Abbey Inn at Darley Abbey village at 12.30pm via Breadsall village to the Queens Head in Little Eaton arriving at 3pm. Easy route but includes one mile of road walking to avoid crossing the A38. St Mary s Bridge Chapel Open Day 10am to 4pm, St Mary s Bridge Chapel, Sowter Road, Derby, DE1 3QY. FREE - donations welcome. No need to book, just call in. Not suitable for wheelchairs. Standing beside the 18th century bridge over the River Derwent is the beautifully restored medieval St Mary s Bridge Chapel, just a short walk from the rear of the Silk Mill. One of only six surviving Bridge Chapels in England, St Mary s is the only one which still has its priest s house attached. Free entry throughout the day with guides on hand to explain its history. Bridge Chapel House 10am to 4pm, Bridge Chapel House, Sowter Road, Derby, DE1 3QY. FREE. No need to book, just call in. Not suitable for wheelchairs. The Parish Church of St John the Evangelist Open Day 10am to 4pm, corner of Mill Street (DE1 1DY) and Bridge Open Building Open Building Visit this historic 17th Century building, the home of the Derbyshire Family History Society, to see their exhibition and use their computer, archives and various websites to find ancestors. The Society s family history experts will be on hand to give advice and support. Open Building Street (DE1 3HZ). FREE - donations welcome. No need to book, just call in. Wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilet. The Church of St John the Evangelist was the first Church to be built in Derby after the Reformation and was consecrated on 19 August It was originally designed in the English gothic style to accommodate 1200 people and has seen very few changes since then. It also has a fine Henry Willis organ. In 1997 St John s Church was granted Grade II* status as a building of outstanding historical and architectural importance and the members of the church are keen to maintain this status as well as its importance and availability to parishioners.

10 10 Satuday 27th October cont... Derby Mini Maker Faire 10am to 4pm at The Eagle Market, Derby, DE1 2AU. FREE - some workshops have a small charge. No need to book, just turn up. Derby Mini Maker Faire will be On the Road this autumn! A family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness celebrating making in all of its forms. Come and find out what people are making and have a go yourself. Admission to the faire is free along with lots of hands on activities suitable for adults and children. There will also be some bookable workshops available. For more information about Derby Mini Maker Faire, including workshop bookings and prices, please visit our website. Website: derby.makerfaire.com Joseph Wright 11am to 3pm, Museum and Art Gallery, The Strand, Derby, DE1 1BS. FREE - donations welcome. No need to book, just drop in. Suitable for families. Wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilet. Joseph Wright was part of an enlightened generation of industrialists, artists and thinkers. Find out more about this trailblazing son of Derby with a day of family crafts and activities in his honour. St Mary s RC Church Open Day 2pm to 4pm, St Mary s RC Church, Darley Lane, Derby, DE1 3AX. FREE. No need to book, just drop in. Wheelchair accessible from car park entrance on Darley Lane. Accessible toilet. St Mary s Church was designed by the architect Augustus W. N. Pugin and consecrated in Come and take a look inside the Church and also the recently renovated Lady Chapel, the largest Lady Chapel in England when it was built in This was Pugin s first expression of his Gothic Revival style. St Mary s RC Church Talk 5pm to 6pm, St Mary s RC Church Hall, Darley Lane, Derby, DE1 3AX. FREE. No need to book, just turn up. Open Building Talk Wheelchair accessible from car park entrance on Darley Lane. Accessible toilet. Fran Wickes will concentrate on looking at the life of George Myers who was responsible for the building of St Mary s Church.

11 Saturday 27th October cont BELPER Green Exchange Cafe 10am to 1pm, No 28 Community Hall, Market Place, Belper, DE56 1FZ. FREE. No need to book, just drop in. Wheelchair accessible. Tea, coffee and cakes available to buy from the café, book swap stall and eco cleaning products for sale. BULLBRIDGE AND SAWMILLS Bullbridge & Sawmills Heritage Exhibition 12 noon to 5pm, Sawmills Village Hall, Ripley Road, Sawmills, DE56 2JQ. FREE. No need to book, just call in. Wheelchair accessible. The Bullbridge & Sawmills Association core exhibition of maps, photographs and documents describes why this corner of Derbyshire, with its rich industrial heritage, is worth a visit. New exhibits this year include The History of the Ambergate Reservoir, including drone footage of the recent project to demolish the old reservoir and build two new ones in its place. Spotlight on Bullbridge, The demolition of the Bullbridge Aqueduct and The Bullbridge Ghost! Enjoy the exhibition and then stay for a chat or reminisce over tea and cake. Bullbridge & Sawmills Heritage 1pm to 3pm, starts from Sawmills Village Hall, Ripley Road, Sawmills, DE56 2JQ. FREE. Pre-booking advised on Please wear sturdy shoes. Not suitable for wheelchairs. Take a guided walk through this interesting area. Covering over 200 years of industry from the building of the Cromford Canal and the early gangroads to the coming of the railways and industry that sprang up around these transport links. From the Marble Works to the Dyeworks, Corn Mills to Lime Kilns, this area was once a hive of industry, providing employment for many. CROMFORD Rule and Riot Tour 1pm to 2.30pm, starts from Shop in the Yard, Cromford Mills, DE4 3RQ. 5 per person, under 16s free. Pre-booking essential on Not suitable for wheelchairs. Accessible toilets in the Mill Yard. Cafe Exhibition Guided Tour What happened if you broke the law in the 18th century, or broke one of the rules working at the mill? Did the punishment always fit the crime? Find out more about law, order and industrial espionage during Georgian times, and just how strict working at the mills was as you explore the mill and village on this guided tour.

12 12 Saturday 27th October cont... HEAGE Heage Windmill 11am to 4pm, Heage, DE56 2BH. Adults: 4, Concessions: 3.50, Children (5-16): No need to book, just drop in. Wheelchair accessible on two floors of the Mill. Guided Tour Heage Windmill is the only six-sailed stone tower windmill in England. It is a Grade II* listed building, sited on a hill providing spectacular views towards the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. It was restored to working order in 2002 and looks as splendid as when first built in Visitors can go on tours with guides, normally in costume. There is an Interpretation Centre and a shop where you can buy flour that is milled here. MATLOCK BATH Happy Hedgehogs at the Whistlestop Centre 10.30am to 12 noon, Whistlestop Centre, Matlock Bath Station, DE4 3PT. 4 per child, 2 per accompanying adult. Pre-booking essential on Sorry no dogs allowed. Wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilets. MILFORD Milford Hydro: How it Works 9.30am to 10.30am, next to the Mill House, Milford, DE56 0QW. FREE. No need to book, just call in. Not suitable for wheelchairs. Learn about the hydro power currently being produced in Milford, with Derwent Hydroelectric Power Ltd and Amber & Derwent Valley Community Energy (ADVyCE). There will be lots of newly discovered photographs relating to the former mill and water power at Milford on display. Milford Village 10am to 12 noon, starts from Milford Hydro, next to the Mill House, Milford, DE56 0QW. FREE. Pre-booking advised on Not suitable for wheelchairs. October is a great time to give hedgehogs a helping hand. Come along to find out all about hedgehogs and how you can help them this winter. Open Building A guided walk of about 1.5 miles around this historic village, led by Heather Eaton and Adrian Farmer. around the water management system that remains following the mill demolitions of 1964, then up to the exceptional millworkers terraced housing.

13 Sunday 28th October 13 BELPER Edwardian Belper Exhibition at No 28 10am to 4pm, No 28 Community Hall, Market Place, Belper, DE56 1FZ. FREE. No need to book, just call in. Wheelchair accessible. Exhibition What were Belper and Milford like at the start of the 20th century? This year s exhibition celebrates the changes made, in both communities, to improve people s lives and their surroundings under the eye of George Herbert Strutt, Belper s greatest benefactor. Includes rare images of some of Strutt s greatest projects, created by architects Hunter and Woodhouse. There will be a community cafe run by the Market Place Group who will also be presenting their report on the U3A Market Place Archaeology Project. Belper Genealogy Exhibition 10am to 4pm, No 28 Community Hall, Market Place, Belper, DE56 1FZ. FREE. No need to book, just call in. Wheelchair accessible. Information stall to help you get started in discovering more about your Belper roots. World Heritage Engineers 10am to 4pm, outside No 28 Community Hall, Market Place, Belper, DE56 1FZ. FREE. No need to book, just turn up. Suitable for families with children aged 6 and over. Wheelchair accessible. Family friendly have-a-go activities. Using resources from Derbyshire Environmental Studies children s learning days, have a go at making your own water management system from lego and pipes and see if you can get a mini waterwheel to work. Have a look at old maps to find out how the engineers of the past shaped the town or pick up a pack for your own old photo or architecture tour around town. The Cedars Open Day 10am to 4pm, The Cedars, up the drive to rear of 55/57 Field Lane, Belper, DE56 1DD. FREE. No need to book, just call in. Not suitable for wheelchairs. Exhibition: History of The Lion Hotel 10am to 5pm, The Lion Hotel, Belper, DE56 1AX. FREE. No need to book, just call in. Ground floor is wheelchair accessible. Open House Take a look inside the former mansion home of a Belper Nailmaster, built in Learn about its history, stroll around its gardens and tour it from attics to cellars! Includes small exhibition with information about this historic part of town. Exhibition An exhibition, with information, photographs and maps, outlining the role of the Lion Hotel as a local hostelry, and in relation to its coaching and railway links and also its use as a coroners court and meeting hub during the 18th and 19th century up to current times.

14 14 Sunday 28th October cont... Berkin s Court Open Day 10am to 5pm, off Bridge Street, Belper, DE56 1AY. FREE. No need to book, just drop in (including tours, which are on the hour from 11am to 3pm). Not suitable for wheelchairs. Open Day Visit some of the earliest housing in Belper, built around 1790 by the Strutt family for their millworkers. Designed around a courtyard for community living which contains privies, wash houses, a well and allotments as well as workshops to provide work for the men. Guided tours around Berkin s Court on the hour from 11am to 3pm (spaces limited). The exhibition, in Stones Garage, has been inspired by the centenary of some women gaining the national vote in but which women in Berkin s Court became able to vote? Includes parts of the HLF funded Deeds not Words - Towards Liberation exhibition which focuses on the story of women s suffrage in Derby & Derbyshire. Hot and cold drinks, cakes and home-made produce will be on sale in Number 2 where you can not only buy something and contribute to our charities in support of refugees and the local food bank, but also see inside what was once two back-to-back houses. Belper Clusters Heritage Group Progress 10am to 4pm, MOD Drill Hall, Cluster Road, Belper, DE56 1DQ FREE. No need to book, just call in. Wheelchair accessible. Belper Clusters Heritage Group are a charitable organisation currently working on a project to repair and reinstate road and pavement surfaces within an area comprising four historic residential streets in Belper. This area is at the heart of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site with historically important streets associated with some of the first industrial housing in the world and is, therefore, of international significance. With a recent grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund, work has begun on the process of undertaking this significant community and conservation led project. Belper s Victoria Cross Holder 10am to 4pm, The British Legion, Strutt Street, Belper, DE56 1UN. FREE. No need to book, just call in. 7 Long Row 10am to 4pm, 7 Long Row, Belper, DE56 1DR. FREE. No need to book, just call in. Not suitable for wheelchairs. Exhibition Exhibition An exhibition on Charles Edwin Stone, Belper s Victoria Cross holder, 100 years after he received his award for bravery. Open House Take a look inside one of the three-storey stone-built terraced cottages built by the Strutt family for their millworkers in the 1790s.

15 Sunday 28th October cont Strutt s North Mill 11am to 4pm, Bridgefoot, Belper, DE56 1YD. FREE entry. No need to book, just call in. Wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilet. Strutt s North Mill has free entry for the first Sunday of Discovery Days, offering regular guided tours with their friendly and knowledgeable guides. They bring this incredible building to life, explaining its place in world history and how the cotton was transformed from plant to thread. Also see the new exhibition in the basement of Strutt s North Mill. Belper Hydro: How it Works 2pm to 3.30pm, East Mill car park, Belper, DE56 2UA. FREE entry. No need to book, just call in. Not suitable for wheelchairs. Learn about the hydro power currently being produced in Belper, with Derwent Hydroelectric Power Ltd and Amber & Derwent Valley Community Energy (ADVyCE). Includes a look inside the turbine house, the last surviving part of the South Mill. Old Cow Hill 2pm to 4pm, starts from The Market Place, Belper, DE56 1FZ. 4 per person, under 16s free. Pre-booking advised on Not suitable for wheelchairs. A look at this fascinating area of Belper that housed cows in medieval times but later became the focus of nail-making and heavy industry, with walk leader Dawn Churchill. Mainly streets but footpaths through the Parks and quite steep at times. Derbyshire on Film - archive footage from MACE 5pm at the Ritz Cinema, King Street, Belper, DE56 1QA. Please phone for seat prices and to book. Not suitable for wheelchairs. Open Building Open Building Film All new archive footage from the Media Archive for Central England, especially for Discovery Days. Film includes, amongst others, Belper Carnival from the 1970s, Belper in the 1960s, The Litton Carnival from 1979 ATV Today and an Ashbourne Shrovetide football film from Details on booking and prices in the Ritz October programme, out mid-september at

16 16 Sunday 28th October cont... BULLBRIDGE AND SAWMILLS Bullbridge & Sawmills Heritage Exhibition 12 noon to 5pm, Sawmills Village Hall, Ripley Road, Sawmills, DE56 2JQ. FREE. No need to book, just call in. Wheelchair accessible. The Bullbridge & Sawmills Association core exhibition of maps, photographs and documents describes why this corner of Derbyshire, with its rich industrial heritage, is worth a visit. New exhibits this year include The History of the Ambergate Reservoir, including drone footage of the recent project to demolish the old reservoir and build two new ones in its place. Spotlight on Bullbridge, The demolition of the Bullbridge Aqueduct and The Bullbridge Ghost! Enjoy the exhibition and then stay for a chat or reminisce over tea and cake. Bullbridge & Sawmills Heritage 1pm to 3pm, starts from Sawmills Village Hall, Ripley Road, Sawmills, DE56 2JQ. FREE. Pre-booking advised on Please wear sturdy shoes. Not suitable for wheelchairs. Take a guided walk through this fascinating area, covering over 200 years of industry from the building of the Cromford Canal and the early gangroads to the coming of the railways and industry that sprang up around these transport links. From the Marble Works to the Dyeworks, Corn Mills to Lime Kilns, this area was once a hive of industry, providing employment for many. DARLEY ABBEY Autumn Nature at Darley and Nutwood Local Nature Reserve 10am to 12 noon, starts from Mill View Gardens in Darley Abbey (approx DE22 1DX). 3 per person. Pre-booking Exhibition advised on Not suitable for wheelchairs. Dogs must be on leads at all times as there may be cattle grazing. A gentle walk around the Darley and Nutwood Local Nature Reserve which has a wide variety of flora and fauna, in a pleasant riverside location.

17 Sunday 28th October cont St Matthew s Church Open Day 2pm to 4pm, St Matthew s Church, Church Lane, Darley Abbey, DE22 1EF. FREE. No need to book, just drop in. Wheelchair accessible. Hearing loops. Accessible toilet. Take a guided tour around the Parish Church of St Matthew, built in 1819 by Walter Evans, son of the mill founder Thomas Evans. The tour includes the Church, the Crypt and the Churchyard. HEAGE Giant Cobweb at Heage Windmill 11am to 4pm, Cobweb making at 12 noon, Heage Windmill, off Chesterfield Road, Heage, DE56 2BH. Adults: 4, Concessions: 3.50, Children (5-16): No need to book, just drop in. Wheelchair accessible on two floors of the Mill. See the six sails in operation, and discover the mill s history. Windmill volunteers need your help to make a Giant Cobweb, hopefully even bigger than last year s, involving everyone on site at the time - 12 noon. The more people, the bigger the cobweb. MATLOCK Lumsdale Valley 2pm to 4pm. Starts from the layby opposite Highfields Upper School car park, Lumsdale, Matlock, DE4 5NA. 3 per person. Pre-booking required on (Cromford Mills). Not wheelchair accessible. Please park in Upper Lumsdale, not at the bottom of the valley. The route down the valley involves some steep steps and uneven paths which can be muddy and slippery. Please wear suitable footwear with a good grip. ing poles are also recommended. A leisurely guided one mile walk down through this wooded gorge of outstanding natural beauty, exploring the stone mill ruins, ponds and waterfalls that make up this unique historical site. Open Building

18 18 Monday 29th October BELPER Children s Activities at North Mill 10.30am to 3pm, at Strutt s North Mill, Belper, DE56 1YD per child (adults free). No need to book, just drop in. Wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilet. Make and take sessions and explore and discover sessions with dressing up and Victorian Games. Linked into the theme of Hallowe en. St John s Chapel and its Surroundings 2pm to 4pm, starting from St John s Chapel, The Butts, Belper, DE56 1HX. 4 per person, under 16s free. Pre-booking advised on Not suitable for wheelchairs. Guided Tour Join Mary Smedley on a tour of Belper s oldest building to discover why this medieval chapel was built and the resources available inside today. Then explore the oldest part of Belper. Circus Skills drop-in workshop 3pm to 5pm, at No 28 Market Place, Belper, DE56 1FZ. FREE. No need to book, just drop in. Wear comfortable clothing. Wheelchair accessible. Belper and the Circus: Book Launch 7.30pm to 9pm, at No 28 Market Place, Belper, DE56 1FZ. FREE. Pre-booking advised on Wheelchair accessible. Come and have a taste of being in the Circus! Join students and lecturers from the University of Derby and Déda s Dance Degree as they swirl you through the colourful world of circus skills, from acrobatics to juggling! A drop in session which suits all levels of ability and all ages, with special demonstrations from these talented performers. Talk It is 250 years this year that the circus as we know it now was invented by Philip Astley. Neil Calladine looks at Astley s life and the history of the circus in Belper. Neil looks back at circus type performances in Derby by the late 1700s and in Belper from 1841 and earlier, as he launches his new book on this subject. CROMFORD The Wonders of Aqueduct Cottage 7pm to 8.30pm, at The Gothic Warehouse, Mill Lane, Cromford, DE4 3RQ. FREE. Pre-booking advised on Wheelchair accessible please advise when booking. Accessible toilet. Talk Aqueduct Cottage has a long and varied history as part of the Nightingale Estate, its time as a Wayfarer shelter and now as a ruin. Come along and find out more and what the future has in store.

19 Monday 29th October cont DERBY Derby Roundhouse Tour 2pm to 3pm, starts The Gatehouse entrance, Derby Roundhouse, DE24 8JE. 6 per person. Booking essential on , or on-line at ddrh payment in advance. Indoor and outdoor tour, so please Guided Tour wear sensible shoes. No dogs allowed. Wheelchair friendly route is available but may not be suitable for some with mobility difficulties please check when booking. Explore the oldest turning shed in the World where the golden age of steam once ruled! The Roundhouse has been restored into a truly unique learning centre and this tour reveals how the impressive new buildings complement this historical site. The friendly, knowledgeable tour guides will take you around The Roundhouse, the Engine Shed and Carriage Shop, revealing the true-life stories of the men, women and children who pioneered Derby s railway industry. MIDDLETON-BY-WIRKSWORTH Decorative Stone Carving 10am to 4pm at ECO Centre, Porter Lane, Middleton-by-Wirksworth, DE4 4LS. 64 per person. Booking essential on Wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilet. Have a Go Learn how to carve a decorative stone from a design of your choice. Lead and Limestone: storytelling walk 11am to 1pm, starting from the car park at the National Stone Centre, Porter Lane, Wirksworth, DE4 4LS. FREE. Pre-booking advised on Suitable for children over 10 and their adults. Not suitable for anyone with mobility problems, wheelchairs or pushchairs. Please wear suitable footwear and clothing for the weather. A story walk on the edge of Wirksworth taking in the remains of two vital industries and using them to inspire stories not history, but folk/fairy tales. There will also be some historical fact and explanation. RIPLEY Ripley in the News 9.30am to 12 noon, at Ripley Library, Grosvenor Road, Ripley, DE5 3JE. FREE. No need to book, just drop in. Wheelchair accessible. Have a Go Come and find out about local news and events and how to find out more about the local area using newspapers!

20 20 Tuesday 30th October BELPER Belper in the News 9.30am to 12 noon, at Belper Library, Bridge Street, Belper, DE56 1BA. FREE. No need to book, just drop in. Wheelchair accessible. Have a Go Come and find out about local news and events and how to find out more about the local area using newspapers! Children s Activities at North Mill 10.30am to 3pm, at Strutt s North Mill, Belper, DE56 1YD per child (adults free). No need to book, just drop in. Wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilets. Make and take sessions and explore and discover sessions with dressing up and Victorian Games. Linked into the theme of Hallowe en. Gems from the DRO - Belper & Milford 7pm to 9pm, No 28 Market Place, Belper, DE56 1FZ. FREE. Pre-booking advised on Wheelchair accessible. Talk Adrian Farmer talks through two important collections of images in the Derbyshire Record Office, recently researched and now helping to provide a better understanding of the central section of the World Heritage Site. CROMFORD Richard Arkwright Junior - From Finances to Family 7pm to 9pm. Gothic Warehouse, Cromford, DE4 3RQ. Talk 7 per person. Pre-booking advised on (Cromford Mills). Wheelchair accessible please notify at time of booking. Accessible toilet. Arkwright Junior inherited his father s cotton spinning empire, but his ambition didn t stop there as he was also involved in banking, bought numerous country estates and allegedly died the richest commoner in the whole of Europe. Discover more about his working life and family values during this insightful talk. DARLEY ABBEY Heritage at Risk - Darley Abbey 2pm to 4pm, starting from Darley Street Car Park, Darley Abbey (entrance opp. The Abbey Pub, DE22 1DX). 4 per person, under 16s free. Pre-booking advised on Not suitable for wheelchairs. Take a look at some of the historic buildings recently surveyed by Brian Deer and others as part of a Heritage at Risk review in the Derwent Valley.

21 Tuesday 30th October cont DERBY Handling History: History of Making 10.30am to 11am, at Museum and Art Gallery, The Strand, Derby, DE1 1BS. FREE donations welcome. No Talk need to book, just drop in. Suitable for all. Wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilets. Take a closer look at some objects that have played a part in local industries. Crafty Tuesdays: Pickford s Ghouls 11am to 3pm, at Pickford s House, 41 Friar Gate, Derby, DE1 1DA. FREE donations welcome. No need to book, just drop in. Suitable for children aged 5+ with their grown-ups. Limited access for wheelchairs. Create your own Ghoul to live at Pickford s House. MATLOCK BATH Matlock Bath Photography 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Starts: Matlock Bath Station Car Park, DE4 5JA (at the far end near the Coach Park). 5 per person. Pre-booking advised on (Cromford Mills). Not suitable for wheelchairs. Only ever seen Matlock Bath as you drive through it? This is your chance to go beyond the A6 and see some of the hidden gems of this most photogenic little town. There are beautiful landscapes, high viewpoints and lots of interesting buildings. Bring your own camera, wear sturdy shoes or boots and there is one fairly steep climb. MIDDLETON-BY-WIRKSWORTH Family Crafts with Natural Materials 10am to 12.30pm at ECO Centre, Porter Lane, Middleton-by-Wirksworth, DE4 4LS. 20 for a family of up to 2 adults and 2 children. Extra children 5 each (max 3 children per adult). Booking essential on Suitable for children aged 4 and over plus their grown-ups. Wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilet. Use found natural materials to create magical creatures, story sticks, potions and more.

22 22 Wednesday 31st October BELPER Pentrich Revolution 10am to 2pm at No 28 Community Hall, Market Place, Belper, DE56 1FZ. FREE donations welcome. No need to book just turn up. Wheelchair accessible. Exhibition and Talk An exhibition telling the story of the Pentrich Revolution and aftermath 200 years ago. There will be an expert there to answer your questions, and a talk at 11am to 12 noon. Places of Worship 2pm to 4pm starts from Market Place, Belper, DE56 1FZ. 4 per person, under 16s free. Pre-booking advised on Not wheelchair accessible. A brand new tour with Dawn Churchill, around Belper s fascinating churches and chapels past and present, some of which will be open for you to look inside and talk to the people involved. Town paths, but sometimes uphill. CROMFORD Family Mill Workers 11.30am to 1pm at Cromford Mills, DE4 3RQ. 5 per person. Pre-booking recommended on (Cromford Mills). Wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilet. Talk Children were an essential part of the mill workforce, but what was life like growing up working for Sir Richard Arkwright? Explore family life at the mills during this talk. DERBY Art Hub: Spook up the Museum Gif and Memes 10am to 12 noon or 1pm to 3pm, at Museum and Art Gallery, The Strand, Derby, DE1 1BS. FREE donations welcome. No need to book, just drop in. Suitable for children aged 7+ with their grown-ups. Wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilet. In this digital session we will be looking at how we can use gifs and memes to give the Museum objects and spaces a spooky feel.

23 Wednesday 31st October cont Derby Council House Tour 2pm to 3pm, starting from Council House reception, Corporation Street, Derby, DE1 2FS. 3 per person (free for Derby City residents proof required when booking). DUFFIELD Duffield in the News Have a Go 2pm to 4.30pm, at Duffield Library, Wirksworth Road, Duffield, DE56 4GH. FREE. No need to book, just drop in. Wheelchair accessible. Come and find out about local news and events and how to find out more about the local area using newspapers! HEAGE Heage Windmill 10am to 3pm, Heage, DE56 2BH. Adults: 4, Concessions: 3.50, Children (5-16): No need to Guided Tour book, just drop in. Wheelchair accessible on two floors of the Mill. Heage Windmill is the only six-sailed stone tower windmill in England. It is a Grade II* listed building, sited on a hill providing spectacular views towards the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. It was restored to working order in 2002 and looks as splendid as when first built in Visitors can go on tours with guides, normally in costume. There is an Interpretation Centre and a shop where you can buy flour that is milled here. MIDDLETON-BY-WIRKSWORTH Family Pottery 10am to 12.30pm at ECO Centre, Porter Lane, Middleton-by-Wirksworth, DE4 4LS. 20 for a family of up to 2 adults and 2 children. Extra children 5 each (max 3 children per adult). Booking essential on Suitable for children aged 4 and over plus their grown-ups. Wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilet. Learn hand-building techniques to make fun objects from clay. Guided Tour Pre-booking is essential on or book on-line at www. visitderby.co.uk/ddch. Wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilet. An amazing transformation of the Council House happened in 2012, so here s your chance to see how new life has been breathed into the original 1930s structure. The tour includes all the main public areas including the Council Chamber, Mayor s Parlour and Civic areas.

24 24 Thursday 1st November BELPER Old Roads, Turnpikes and The Tantivy 11am to 1pm at The Lion Hotel, Bridge Street, Belper DE56 1AX. Free, donations welcome. Pre-booking advised on Ground Floor is wheelchair accessible. Illustrated talk by Trevor Griffin about the development of horse drawn transport and the routes that it used along the Derwent Valley. To include the story behind the run of The Tantivy in Talk The Great Belper High Street walk 2pm to 4pm, starting from Market Place, Belper, DE56 1FZ. 4 per person, under 16s free. Pre-booking advised on Not suitable for wheelchairs. Find out from Adrian Farmer how Belper s history contributed to the town s Great British High Street win in 2014, and the stories behind the development of the town centre and its shops. Buildings on the At Risk Register 7pm to 8.30pm at Strutt s North Mill, Belper, DE56 1YD. FREE. Pre-booking essential on Wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilet. Talk Talk on some of the important buildings on the At Risk Register in the World Heritage Site: Allestree Hall, Wards Warehouse and Belper Mills. CROMFORD Woodland Fun Activities 11am to 4pm, at Cromford Wharf, Mill Lane, Cromford, DE4 3RQ. FREE. No need to book, just turn up. Not suitable for wheelchairs. Changing Places/Accessible toilet. Come and have a go at a range of outdoor fun activities relating to the woodlands around Cromford Wharf. Practical activities, fun crafts and skills. Get outdoors, get muddy and have some fun. DERBY Pickford s Plot: Leaf Printing 11am to 3pm at Pickford s House, 41 Friar Gate, Derby, DE1 1DA. FREE donations welcome. No need to book, just drop in. Suitable for families. Limited wheelchair access. This autumn we will be exploring the beauty of leaves and how we can use them to make some stunning art.

25 Thursday 1st November cont Derby Arena Tour 6.30pm to 7.30pm at Derby Arena, Royal Way, Pride Park, Derby, DE24 8JB. 6 per person. Pre-booking essential on-line at or by phone on Tour lasts approximately 45 minutes and finishes with tea or coffee. Guided Tour Here s your chance to take a tour around Derby Arena the UK s most central velodrome and so much more. Discover this stunning Olympic inspired building s multi-purpose appeal from state of the art cycling, sports and fitness, to concert and stage-show entertainment. Tour includes behind the scenes exploration of the track bike locker facility where you can get up close to light-weight speed machines which have no brakes or gears! LEA BRIDGE Lea Wood Work Party 9.30am to 2.30pm, meeting at John Smedley s Car Park entrance, Lea Bridge, DE4 5AG. FREE. No need to book. For more information phone Not suitable for wheelchairs. Have a Go Join Derbyshire Wildlife Trust to help with practical woodland management work, removing non-native rhododendron from this important ancient woodland in the World Heritage Site. The Rumour Mill - Animation Studio Tours at 10am, 11.30am and 2pm, John Smedley s Ltd, Lea Mills, DE4 5AG. Suggested donation of 5 towards Open Day the purchase of art materials for the film. Pre-booking essential on or reception@johnsmedley.com. Not suitable for wheelchairs. Come and meet Bexie Bush, award winning animator and look around her studio at Lea Mills. Bexie is currently working on an ambitious animation project, which debates aspects of the topic of energy and is using the John Smedley factory as inspiration for her film. The visit will afford an opportunity to see artwork, models and learn how the sets have been made. Visitors will also be able to watch some behind the scenes footage of the making of The Rumour Mill. WIRKSWORTH From here to there, or how to move a museum! 7pm to 9.30pm at Wirksworth Heritage Centre, 31 St John Street, Wirksworth, DE4 4DS. 10 per person, including supper. Pre-booking essential on Wheelchair accessible. Talk An evening talk about how Wirksworth Heritage Centre came to move sites and the journey involved, including plans for the future of the brand new centre. This will be followed by a guided tour of the museum and a light supper to finish.

26 26 Friday 2nd November BELPER Rebellion - A Radically Different! 10.15am, starts Market Place, Belper, DE56 1FZ, catching the 7.1 bus or 10.45am from Sandbed Lane Recreation Ground, Belper, DE56 0SJ. Finishes at 12.30pm, back in Belper. FREE. Pre-booking advised on Not suitable for wheelchairs some challenging gradients and steps. Older children welcome. Find out where the radicals and dissenters of the Belper district gathered on the outskirts of town; about the might-have-beens and close calls of past centuries; and how protest has been part of life in this part of Derbyshire right up to the present day. We take one of the oldest routes into Belper from the East, remembering past events, and finish in the Market Place, where religious dissenter John Wesley once preached. There ll be ups and downs, so you ll need a stout pair of shoes. No pitchforks, blazing torches or government provacateurs, but well-behaved dogs on leads are allowed even in the Deer Park. Led by Adrian Farmer with Keith Venables. CROMFORD Mills, Canals and Creatures 10.30am to 12.30pm or 1.30pm to 3.30pm, at Cromford Wharf, Mill Lane, Cromford, DE4 3RQ. FREE. No need to book, just call in. Children welcome. Wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilet. Draw, design and scribble a mill as long as a monster, a canal full of creatures, a world of wonders and delights. Join artists from Stone and Water for a day of giant pictures and miniature moments inspired by the Cromford Mills, the canal and its wildlife. Folky Creatures - traditional songs and stories about creatures of all kinds 8pm to 10.30pm at Wheatcroft s Wharf Café, Cromford, DE4 3RQ. 8 for adults, 5 concessions. Pre-booking essential on Not suitable for wheelchairs. Folk Music The annual concert by Derbyshire folk musicians Pete Castle, Keith Kendrick and Sylvia Needham. Songs and stories about wildlife real and mythical animals, birds, fish perhaps even a werewolf or two! Wheatcroft s Wharf café will be open for food orders from 7pm to 8pm, and for drinks, including alcoholic beverages, till 10pm.

27 Friday 2nd November cont DARLEY ABBEY St Matthew s Special Last Night of the Proms 7.30pm at St Matthew s Church, Church Lane, Darley Music Abbey, DE22 1EF. FREE. No need to book, just turn up. All welcome. Wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilet. Come and join the choir of St Matthew s Church, along with its congregation and friends for a special Last Night of the Proms concert, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. With music, readings and sing-a-longs, finishing of course with Rule Britannia, Jerusalem and Land of Hope and Glory. Followed by refreshments. DERBY Family Friday: Skulls 10am to 11.30am at Museum and Art Gallery, The Strand, Derby, DE1 1BS. FREE donations welcome. No need to book, just drop in. Suitable for children aged 5+ with their grown-ups. Wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilet. This Hallowe en the Museum staff are looking at skulls in art and how you can use them to be playful and creative. Heritage at Risk - Derby and Little Chester 2pm to 4pm, starting from outside the Local Studies Office, Full St/Derwent St junction, Derby, DE1 3AF. 4 per person, under 16s free. Pre-booking advised on Not suitable for wheelchairs. Take a look at some of the historic buildings recently surveyed by Brian Deer and others as part of a Heritage at Risk review in the Derwent Valley.

28 28 Saturday 3rd November Secret Pop Up Gigs Listen out for a diverse range of pop up live acoustic music performances taking place in unexpected places in the Northern end of the World Heritage Site. Music Musicians and performers will be shining a light on some of the more unusual places along the valley through a series of intimate micro-gigs across the weekend, with something for all tastes to enjoy. CROMFORD Celebrating the Cromford Canal 10am to 4pm, Gothic Warehouse, Cromford Wharf, DE4 3RQ. FREE. No need to book, just call in. Wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilet. Lots to see at the Cromford Canal Exhibition; follow the sound of the street organ! Demonstrations of traditional canal Rose and Castle painting, peg weaving, a historical slide show, watercolour paintings for sale, and the Friends of Cromford Canal sales stand, with books, souvenirs and locally themed Christmas Cards. Activities on the Cromford Canal 10am to 4pm, Cromford Wharf, DE4 3RQ. FREE. No need to book, just call in. Wheelchair accessible. Changing Places toilet. By the Wharf, miniature traction engines will be in steam, chuffing their way around and offering trailer rides. On the canal, Nottingham Model Boat Club will be demonstrating their miniature boats as well as some more unusual items. Alongside them will be a pop-popping collection of historic stationary engines. Psychogeography Have a Go 10am to 1pm, Cromford Mills, DE4 3RQ. FREE. Pre-booking essential on Wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilet. A creative exploration of the ways psychogeography can be used as a tool to enhance our knowledge and understanding of the context of the Derwent Valley Mills with Nottingham Contemporary Associate Artist and Nu-Urban Gardener, Chris Lewis-Jones. No previous experience necessary, all materials provided. Horse Drawn Canal Boat Trip 11am and 2pm from Cromford Wharf pm and 3.15pm from Leawood Pumphouse. Single: Adults 8; Concessions 7; Children 4. Return: Adults 12; Concessions 10; Children 6. Booking essential on or Boat trip bookings@birdswood.org or via Not suitable for wheelchairs. The Friends of Cromford Canal will be offering one-way or return traditional horse-drawn trips on the historic narrowboat Birdswood between Cromford Wharf and High Peak Junction/Leawood Pumphouse. The trips take approximately 45 minutes each way.

29 Saturday 3rd November cont Cromford Photography 11am to 1pm, starting from Shop in the Yard, Cromford Mills, DE4 3RQ. 5 per person. Pre-booking recommended on (Cromford Mills). Not suitable for wheelchairs. Bring your own camera and join photographer Helen Chester LRPS on a guided walk around Cromford. During the walk there will be opportunities for landscape photography and architectural shots of historic buildings. St Mary s Church Open Weekend 11am to 4pm, St Mary s Church, Mill Lane, Cromford, DE4 3RQ. FREE, donations welcome. No need to book, just call in. Cromford Village Tour 2pm to 3.30pm, starting from Shop in the Yard, Cromford Mills, DE4 3RQ. 5 per person. Pre-booking recommended on (Cromford Mills). Not suitable for wheelchairs. Follow in the footsteps of hundreds of mill workers and discover more about 18th century life in Derbyshire s oldest factory village. Cromford Underground 7.30pm at Cromford Community Centre, Cromford. 2. No need to book, just turn up. Wheelchair accessible. A talk by Tony Wood on the mines and the soughs that brought Arkwright here, illustrated by stills and video. Firework Fiesta 7.30pm (gates open at 6.30pm). Cromford Mills Yard, DE4 3RQ. Donation on entry. No need to book, just turn up. Wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilet. Open Building Visit St Mary s Church, Cromford, originally built as a chapel for the Arkwright family. It was later Gothicised and contains murals by renowned Victorian artist Alfred Octavius Hemming. Visitors will also be able to enjoy organ recitals by Philip Tew from 2pm to 3pm (only on Saturday). Light refreshments will be served. Talk Come along to Cromford Mills and enjoy festive activities including a Fireworks display.

30 30 Saturday 3rd November cont... CROMFORD - HIGH PEAK JUNCTION High Peak Junction Open Day 11am to 3pm. High Peak Junction, DE4 5AA. FREE workshop entry and FREE Heritage Audio Tour. 10 charge to have-a-go on the forge and for each poker you make. No need to book, just call in. Wheelchair accessible. Tramper scooters available for hire. Visit some of the oldest railway workshops in the world and see them come alive. You can learn about the fascinating history of this building and the industry it served. Have a go at being a blacksmith on the historic forge and, with the help of our Engine House Wardens, make a poker to take home and keep. You can also have a go at Pole Lathing and other creative activities provided by Derbyshire Adult Education Service and DerwentWISE. Leawood Pumphouse in Steam 11am to 4pm. DE4 5AA - just a short walk down the Canal from High Peak Junction. Free admission, Open Building donations welcome. No need to book, just drop in. Not suitable for wheelchairs. Working steam powered beam engine built in 1849 on the Cromford Canal, a short walk from High Peak Junction. Watch the engine, powered by a coal fired boiler, as it pumps 800 gallons of water per stroke from the River Derwent into the canal. Please note Leawood Pumphouse may not be able to operate if the roof is being rebuilt please check our web site for details - BELPER Working Fairground Models 11am to 5pm, No 28 Market Place, Belper, DE56 1FZ. FREE. No need to book, just drop in. Wheelchair accessible. Exhibition Exhibition and model show to accompany the annual Belper Fair. See the working models and relax in the Community Café at No 28 Market Place. Behind the Scenes Tour of Belper Fair 11am to 12 noon, starting from No 28 Market Place, Belper, DE56 1FZ. FREE. Pre-booking advised on Not wheelchair accessible. Guided Tour Guided tour, linking the story of 100+ years of Proctor s Fair in Belper with the logistics of bringing the fair to the town in the present day.

31 Saturday 3rd November cont DERBY Made in Derby of Fame 12 noon to 1pm, starts from the stone Ram Statue at the crossroads of Albion Street and East Street, Derby. FREE. No need to book, just turn up. Learn how to activate the augmented reality holograms on your smart phones. See Derby s famous people reveal their stories of how they helped put Derby on the world map. Stars include Sir John Hurt, Brian Clough, Joseph Wright, Charles Rolls & Henry Royce and Bess of Hardwick. See more about the Made In Derby walk of fame here River Front 1.30pm to 3pm, starts from Derby Local Studies and Family History Library, Riverside Chambers, Full Street, Derby, DE1 3AF. 6 per person. Advance booking essential at derbycitylibraries.eventbrite.co.uk or visit the library to book. Wheelchair accessible. Lift and hearing loop in the library. Accessible toilet at the library. A gentle circular walk, starting and finishing at the Library. Discover the central role of the River Derwent in Derby s history and development. Refreshments will be provided and there will be a chance to view related documents in the library. HOLLOWAY Why not make a day of it in Holloway? Combine a walk, a house visit, a look around the Vintage Vehicles and a great value meal at the WI café. You might also find a quality hand-made Christmas present at the WI craft stalls! Vintage Vehicles Tours at 10am, 11am, 2pm and 3pm. Start: Florence Nightingale Memorial Hall, Holloway, DE4 5AQ. Free, donations welcome. Booking essential on Not suitable for wheelchairs. Guided Tour Early motorbikes and cars from the 1930s feature in this growing collection of vintage vehicles and automobilia. Motoring clubs welcome, but must pre-book. Mr Smedley s House Tours at 10am, 11am, 2pm and 3pm. Start: Florence Nightingale Memorial Hall, Holloway, DE4 5AQ. Free, donations welcome. Booking essential on Not suitable for wheelchairs. Guided Tour An opportunity to see around the ground floor of one of Derbyshire s special houses and gardens. Built by the Smedley family and now in private ownership, the house itself featured briefly in Ken Russell s film Women in Love.

32 32 Saturday 3rd November cont... Craft Fair and Cafe 10am to 4pm, Florence Nightingale Memorial Hall, Holloway, DE4 5AQ. FREE entry. No need to book, just drop in. Not suitable for wheelchairs. Ambergate Women s Institute craft stalls and refreshments, hot and cold food, including delicious home-made soup and cakes. John Smedley s Holloway 11.30am to 1pm or 1.15pm to 2.45pm, starting from Florence Nightingale Memorial Hall, Holloway, DE4 5AQ. FREE, donations welcome. Pre-booking advised on Two mile walk with one moderate descent and one moderate ascent, sensible footwear required. Dogs on leads allowed. Not suitable for wheelchairs. Join Jackie Morgan on one of these short circular walks around Lea Mills and Holloway, focussing on the life of John Smedley. MATLOCK The Great Mapping Project 10.30am to 12 noon, at Derbyshire Record Office, New Street, Matlock, DE4 3FE. FREE. Pre-booking advised on Wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilets. Talk Illustrated talk from local volunteers about their work on over two centuries of maps of the Derwent Valley Mills, what their favourites were and why. Plus a selection of the original maps on display and discussion about how they enhance our understanding of the development of the industry and towns along the valley. MATLOCK BATH Tour of The Grand Pavilion History & Culture Talks and Tours at 11am, 1pm and 3pm at The Grand Pavilion, Matlock Bath. Book online at or buy tickets at Restoration Café. Not wheelchair accessible. Arts & Crafts Guided Tour 11am Talk and Tour with Drink and Snack, 3pp with under 12 s going free Talk and Tour only, 1.50pp with u-12 s free. 1pm Talk and Tour including Lunch, 6-Adults and 3.50-Under 12 s Talk and Tour only, 1.50pp with u-12 s free. 3pm Talk and Tour with Drink and Snack, 3pp with under 12 s going free Talk and Tour only, 1.50pp with u-12 s free Talk and Tour lasts approx. 45minutes, with drinks, snacks and lunch in Restoration Cafe. Come and see this wonderful Restoration Project. Tickets available in Restoration Cafe prior to the start of the tours.

33 Saturday 3rd November cont Masson Mills Self-Guiding Tours and Traction Engine in Steam 10am to 4pm. Masson Mills, Derby Road, Matlock Bath, Tour DE4 3PY. Adults: 3; Child (5-16): 2; Family: 6.50; Concessions: No need to book, just turn up! Limited wheelchair access. Accessible toilet. Self-guiding tour with weaving and spinning demonstrations on original historic textile machinery powered by line-shafting at 11am and 2pm in the Weaving Shed. See the Traction Engine outside the Museum. MIDDLETON BY WIRKSWORTH Hedgelaying - 2 day course 3rd and 4th November, 10am to 4pm at ECO Centre, Porter Lane, Middleton-by-Wirksworth, DE4 4LS. 78/ 70/ 39 per course. Booking essential on Wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilet. Learn to lay a hedge in the traditional Derbyshire style, for the benefit of wildlife and the landscape. ROWSLEY Have a Go Heritage Way Hike 10am to 3pm (approx.), starts from the free car park on Old Station Close, Rowsley DE4 2EL, just off the A6. Transpeak bus from Derby at 0850 arrives Rowsley at Donations to Derwent Valley Trust welcome. Booking essential on Dogs on lead welcome. Suitable for older children. Not suitable for wheelchairs. 7 mile walk along the Derwent Valley from Rowsley to Matlock, over High Tor above the river gorge and down to Matlock Bath. It s level walking as far as Matlock, then a steady climb up to High Tor. Return to Rowsley by bus. Boots advised as there are a few muddy sections. Bring food and drink, and waterproofs. WIRKSWORTH Children s Craft Making Workshop 10am to 12 noon, Wirksworth Heritage Centre, 31 St John Street, Wirksworth, DE4 4DS. 3 per child. Pre-booking advised on Wheelchair accessible and those with additional needs welcome. A workshop for children to create their own butterfly house or telescope. Wirksworth s Hidden Treasure 1pm to 2.30pm, starts Wirksworth Heritage Centre, 31 St John Street, Wirksworth, DE4 4DS. 4 per person. Pre-booking advised on Not suitable for wheelchairs, due to steep gradients, but not over-strenuous. A guided walk around the town of Wirksworth and off the beaten track.

34 34 Sunday 4thNovember Secret Pop Up Gigs Listen out for a diverse range of pop up live acoustic music performances taking place in unexpected places in the Northern end of the World Heritage Site. Music Musicians and performers will be shining a light on some of the more unusual places along the valley through a series of intimate micro-gigs across the weekend, with something for all tastes to enjoy. CROMFORD Celebrating the Cromford Canal 10am to 4pm, Gothic Warehouse, Cromford Wharf, DE4 3RQ. FREE. No need to book, just call in. Wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilet. Lots to see all weekend at the free Cromford Canal Exhibition in the Gothic Warehouse; follow the sound of the street organ! There will be demonstrations of traditional canal Rose and Castle painting, peg weaving, a historical slide show, watercolour paintings for sale, and the extensive Friends of Cromford Canal sales stand, including books, souvenirs and locally themed Christmas Cards. Activities on the Cromford Canal 10am to 4pm, Cromford Wharf, DE4 3RQ. FREE. No need to book, just call in. Wheelchair accessible. Changing Places toilet. By Cromford Wharf, miniature traction engines will be in steam all day, chuffing their way around the wharf and offering trailer rides. Nottingham Model Boat Club will be demonstrating their miniature boats on the canal plus more unusual items. Alongside them will be a pop-popping collection of historic stationary engines. And you will be able to see passenger boat Birdswood being pulled by horse Chelsea - or you might even take a trip on board!

35 Sunday 4th November cont Climbing/Canoeing at Cromford Canal 10am to 4pm, Gothic Warehouse, Cromford Wharf, DE4 3RQ. FREE. No need to book, just call in. Wheelchair accessible. Changing Places toilet. Have a Go Thanks to Acclimbatize of Cromford there will be chance to have a go at either climbing or canoeing FREE! Fully trained staff will be on hand with the correct equipment and advice on using the climbing wall or getting afloat. Horse Drawn Canal Boat Trip 11am and 2pm from Cromford Wharf pm and 3.15pm from Leawood Pumphouse. Single: Adults 8; Concessions 7; Children 4. Return: Adults 12; Concessions 10; Children 6. Booking essential on Boat trip or bookings@birdswood.org or via Not suitable for wheelchairs. The Friends of Cromford Canal will be offering one-way or return traditional horse-drawn trips on the historic narrowboat Birdswood between Cromford Wharf and High Peak Junction/Leawood Pumphouse. The trips take approximately 45 minutes each way. St Mary s Church Open Weekend 11am to 4pm, St Mary s Church, Mill Lane, Cromford, DE4 3RQ. FREE, donations welcome. No need to book, just call in. Visit St Mary s Church, Cromford, originally built as a chapel for the Arkwright family. It was later Gothicised and contains murals by renowned Victorian artist Alfred Octavius Hemming. Light refreshments will be served. Cromford Village Tour 11.30am to 1pm, starting from Shop in the Yard, Cromford Mills, DE4 3RQ. 5 per person. Pre-booking recommended on (Cromford Mills). Not suitable for wheelchairs. Follow in the footsteps of hundreds of mill workers and discover more about 18th century life in Derbyshire s oldest factory village. Open Building

36 36 Sunday 4th November cont... CROMFORD - HIGH PEAK JUNCTION High Peak Junction Open Day 11am to 3pm. High Peak Junction, DE4 5AA. FREE workshop entry and FREE Heritage Audio Tour. 10 charge to have-a-go on the forge and for each poker you make. Parking charges apply. No need to book, just call in. Wheelchair accessible. Tramper scooters available for hire. Visit some of the oldest railway workshops in the world and see them come alive. You will also be able to learn the fascinating history of this building and the industry it served. Have a go at being a blacksmith on the historic forge and, with the help of our Engine House Wardens, make a poker to take home and keep. You can also have a go at Pole Lathing and other creative activities provided by Derbyshire Adult Education Service and DerwentWISE. Leawood Pumphouse in Steam 11am to 4pm. DE4 5AA - just a short walk down the Canal from High Peak Junction. Free admission, donations welcome. No need to book, just drop in. Not suitable for wheelchairs. Working steam powered beam engine built in 1849 on the Cromford Canal, a short walk from High Peak Junction. Watch the engine, powered by a coal fired boiler, as it pumps 800 gallons of water per stroke from the River Derwent into the canal. Please note Leawood Pumphouse may not be able to operate if the roof is being rebuilt please check our web site for details - www. derwentvalleymills.org. AMBERGATE Open Building on Canal and Wireworks 10.30am to 12 noon, starting from Derwent Wireworks, Matlock Road, Ambergate, DE56 2HE. Car park is by the entrance on the A6, but the walk fits in with train arriving from Derby at 10.15am. FREE, donations welcome. Pre-booking advised on Not suitable for wheelchairs. Mainly tracks and public footpaths with some steep bits. Dogs on leads at all times. The planned route is Cromford Canal, Bluebell Wood, Stephenson gangway, Ambergate 3 cornered station, Halfpenny Toll Bridge, then follow the mill race back to the Wireworks. It is about 2 miles, and around 1.5 hours as there is plenty to talk about.

37 Sunday 4th November cont White Peak Distillery and Exhibition 11am to 4pm, Derwent Wireworks, Matlock Road, Ambergate, DE56 2HE. The main car park is by the Tour & Exhibition entrance on the A6 and there is a security gatehouse where people should check in. FREE. No need to book, just turn up. Wheelchair accessible. Dogs on leads at all times, but not allowed in the distillery buildings. White Peak Distillery is Derbyshire s first full scale craft spirits distillery. Whisky is its core focus, which it started distilling and laying down in Spring this year. The Distillery also has a whisky members club and a range of gins and other spirits, which it sells from the Distillery shop and through local stockists. Visitors will be able to learn about the journey of the Distillery to date, the history of the Johnson & Nephew Wireworks site and how the Distillery has integrated this heritage into its operations. Includes an exhibition about the History of the Wireworks, provided by Bullbridge and Sawmills Area Civic Society, and an ADVyCE display on the Ambergate Hydro-electric power community project. BELPER Derbyshire on Film - Archive Footage from MACE 5pm, at the Ritz Cinema, King Street, Belper, DE56 Film 1QA. Please phone for seat prices and to book. Not wheelchair accessible. All new archive footage from the Media Archive for Central England especially for Discovery Days! Film includes, amongst others: Belper Carnival from the 1970s, Belper in the 1960s, The Litton Carnival from 1979 ATV Today and an Ashbourne Shrovetide football film from Details in the Ritz October programme, out mid-september at DARLEY ABBEY St Matthew s Church Open Day 2pm to 4pm, St Matthew s Church, Open Building Church Lane, Darley Abbey, DE22 1EF. FREE. No need to book, just drop in. Wheelchair and pushchair friendly with accessible toilets and hearing loops. Take a guided tour around the Parish Church of St Matthew, built in 1819 by Walter Evans, son of the mill founder Thomas Evans. The tour includes the Church, the Crypt and the Churchyard.

38 38 Sunday 4th November cont... HOLLOWAY Why not make a day of it in Holloway? Combine a walk, a house visit, a look around the Vintage Vehicles and a great value meal at the WI café. You might also find a quality hand-made Christmas present at the WI craft stalls! Craft Fair and Cafe 10am to 4pm, Florence Nightingale Memorial Hall, Holloway, DE4 5AQ. FREE entry. No need to book, just drop in. Not suitable for wheelchairs. Arts & Crafts Ambergate Women s Institute craft stalls and refreshments, hot and cold food, including delicious home-made soup and cakes. Mr Smedley s House Tours at 10am, 11am, 2pm and 3pm. Start: Florence Nightingale Memorial Hall, Holloway, DE4 5AQ. Free, donations welcome. Booking essential on Not suitable for wheelchairs. An opportunity to see around the ground floor of one of Derbyshire s special houses and gardens. Built by the Smedley family and now in private ownership, the house itself featured briefly in Ken Russell s film Women in Love. Vintage Vehicles Tours at 10am, 11am, 2pm and 3pm. Start: Florence Nightingale Memorial Hall, Holloway, DE4 5AQ. Free, donations welcome. Booking essential on Not suitable for wheelchairs. Early motorbikes and cars from the 1930s feature in this growing collection of vintage vehicles and automobilia. Motoring clubs welcome, but must pre-book. John Smedley s Holloway 11.30am to 1pm or 1.15pm to 2.45pm, starting from Florence Nightingale Memorial Hall, Holloway, DE4 5AQ. Guided Tour Guided Tour FREE, donations welcome. Pre-booking advised on Two mile walk with one moderate descent and one moderate ascent, sensible footwear required. Dogs on leads allowed. Not suitable for wheelchairs. Join Jackie Morgan on one of these short circular walks around Lea Mills and Holloway, focussing on the life of John Smedley.

39 Sunday 4th November cont LEA BRIDGE Family and Conservation Day 10am to 3pm, meet at the bus stop near Lea Road and Mill Lane, Lea Bridge, DE4 5AG (parking on the road). FREE. No need to book, but for more information, please phone Not suitable for wheelchairs. & Join us for this family walk and look at the woodland in autumn. Then help the wildlife with some family conservation taster sessions. MATLOCK BATH Masson Mills Self-Guiding Tours and Traction Engine in Steam 11am to 4pm. Masson Mills, Derby Road, Matlock Bath, Tour DE4 3PY. Pay and display car park available at Masson Mills or use the local bus services (TransPeak or 6.1). Adults: 3; Child (5-16): 2; Family: 6.50; Concessions: No need to book, just turn up! Limited wheelchair access. Accessible toilet. Self-guiding tour with weaving and spinning demonstrations on original historic textile machinery powered by line-shafting at 12 noon and 2pm in the Weaving Shed. See the Traction Engine outside the Museum. MIDDLETON BY WIRKSWORTH Hedgelaying - 2 day course 3rd and 4th November, 10am to 4pm at ECO Centre, Porter Lane, Middleton-by-Wirksworth, DE4 4LS. 78/ 70/ 39 per course. Booking essential on Wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilet. Learn to lay a hedge in the traditional Derbyshire style, for the benefit of wildlife and the landscape. Have a Go

40 40 Parking Information We would encourage all visitors to Discovery Days to use Public Transport wherever possible, but if you can t, here are some suggested places for parking in the various locations. AMBERGATE Free car park by the entrance to the Wireworks on the A6. BELPER No parking at the Coppice Car Park, because of fair. Free parking at Derwent Street. Pay and display at Green Lane (behind Lighthouse Shop), Field Lane (pedestrian link to King Street), Bridge Street (opposite Lord Nelson Pub), and the Belper River Gardens. BULLBRIDGE AND SAWMILLS Small free car park at the Village Hall. CROMFORD Pay and display car parks at Cromford Mills, Cromford Wharf and Cromford Meadows. CROMFORD - HIGH PEAK JUNCTION Pay and display car park at High Peak Junction (follow the brown tourist signs from Cromford), or you can walk from Cromford Wharf by the Canal, or take a narrowboat trip! TransPeak Bus stop: High Peak Trail on A6. DARLEY ABBEY Limited parking within the village at Dean s Field, behind the Papermill Public House (opposite the Abbey Pub), behind St Matthew s Church, up Darley Park Drive (DE22 1EF), as well as parking on streets. DERBY Pay and display car parks available near Cathedral Quarter. DUFFIELD Parking on the street or pay and display at Duffield Station. HEAGE Free car park for visitors to Heage Windmill. HOLLOWAY Parking only available at the side of the roads in Holloway.

41 Parking Information 41 LEA BRIDGE Park on the road near John Smedley s Ltd. MATLOCK For Record Office: small free car park at the Record Office, otherwise pay and display car parks in town centre. For Lumsdale: Park on the road at Upper Lumsdale. MATLOCK BATH Pay on Entry car park at Masson Mills, Pay and Display near the Grand Pavilion, or Station Car Park Pay and Display. MIDDLETON BY WIRKSWORTH Parking at the ECO Centre/National Stone Centre - small charge. MILFORD Parking at the Mill House Pub car park may not be available. Street parking only. RIPLEY Pay and display car park at the Co-op. ROWSLEY Free car park on Old Station Close, Rowsley, DE4 2EL. WIRKSWORTH Pay and display car parks in Wirksworth at The Market Place and Barmote Croft, off Coldwell Street.

42 42 To help you plan your Festival events...

43 Getting here Trains Every Hour on the Derwent Valley Line Relax and enjoy the scenery through the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site on board the scenic Derwent Valley Line between Nottingham, Derby and Matlock. The hourly train service* enables you to join many of the walks featured in this guide. Discounts for Train Passengers Special offers* are available for train ticket holders, to many visitor attractions in the Derwent Valley including one child free with each adult at Sir Richard Arkwright s Masson Mills - just show your train ticket. Pick up a Derwent Valley Line leaflet, featuring details of these discounts, train times and details of places to visit along the line. For a copy phone or visit Great Value Rail Tickets Adult Off Peak Day Return from Derby to Belper 4.80, Derby to Cromford 6.00 and from Nottingham to Cromford Off Peak Tickets valid after 0859 Monday to Friday and anytime at weekends and Bank Holidays. Groupsave Groupsave offers a 34% discount for groups of 3, 4 or 5 adults travelling together, with up to four accompanying children for just 1 each. Day Return and Groupsave tickets between any two stations on the Derwent Valley Line (Nottingham-Derby-Matlock) allow you to hop on and off at intermediate stations on both your outward and return journeys. If you break your journey at an intermediate station you must then resume your journey in the same direction to your destination. For example, with a day return between Derby and Matlock, you could stop off at Belper and then Whatstandwell en route to Matlock and, on your return to Derby, stop off at Cromford and then Ambergate. Car Parking at Stations You can park all day for 2.50 at some of the Derwent Valley Line stations. Lots of our events are within a short walk of one of the Derwent Valley Line stations. Nottingham - Derby - Matlock * Trains operate hourly Monday to Saturday and every 2 hours on Sunday. Offers apply on production of valid train/ day rover ticket for day of admission.

44 Leeds M62 Liverpool M62 Manchester M1 Sheffield M18 M6 A6 M1 Derby Nottingham Leicester M6 M5 Birmingham PUBLIC TRANSPORT By Train Derby is well served by the national rail network. East Midlands Trains operate hourly train services from Nottingham and Derby along the Derwent Valley Line to Matlock, serving all local stations, including Belper and Cromford. derwentvalleyline. For train times, call National Rail Enquiries: or visit By Bus National Express operate regular coach services to Derby from throughout the UK. Call or visit Regular bus services to destinations within the World Heritage Site include: TransPeak (TP), an hourly, daily, limited stop service between Derby, Belper, Cromford and Buxton, and the 6.1 between Derby, Belper, Cromford and Matlock via Wirksworth. More frequent services operate between Derby and Belper. For bus times call: or visit You can use the East Midlands Journey Planner to help plan your journey visit TOURIST INFORMATION Derby Assembly Rooms Market Place Derby DE1 3AH Tel: Belper Derwent Valley Visitor Centre North Mill Bridgefoot Belper DE56 1YD Tel: Matlock Bath The Peak District Mining Museum Matlock Bath DE4 3NR Tel: gov.uk For more information visit Follow us on Twitter and Facebook Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site Derbyshire United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization PATRIMONIO MUNDIAL WORLD HERITAGE PATRIMOINE MONDIAL Derwent Valley Mills inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2001