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Strutt's North Mill
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Photo: Chris Allen (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Explore part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site
- Join guided 'A Strutt Around the Mills' tours
- Family friendly tours about children's mill experiences
- Children's craft activities during half term
- Heritage walks and events throughout the year
Strutt's North Mill forms part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site in Belper, Derbyshire, and is run as a museum exploring the history of the Strutt family's mills. You can join guided 'A Strutt Around the Mills' tours from Archway House on Wednesdays and Saturdays, take part in family friendly tours about children's working lives in the mills, or join half term craft activities and seasonal heritage walks. It's a good choice for families and those interested in industrial heritage. The site sits by the River Derwent, a short walk from Belper station, though free on-site parking is currently unavailable. With BRITSTAYS:stays, there are plenty of nearby places to stay, making it easy to combine with a wider visit to the area.
Practical details
- Open
- Wednesdays and Saturdays with select Bank Holidays, March to October
- Booking
- Tours pre-bookable online in advance
- Parking
- Free parking at the mill site is currently unavailable
- Accessibility
- Short walk from Belper station, about 0.4 miles
From the attraction's own website on 5 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Guided Tours
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