Welcome to the Arkwright Society

The Arkwright Society is creating a living celebration of Sir Richard Arkwright’s far reaching impact with the construction of the world’s first successful water powered cotton spinning mill at Cromford in 1771. The Society is a registered charity primarily concerned with education, the conservation of the industrial heritage of this part of Derbyshire and improving the environment. The Cromford Mill site has restaurants, shops, exhibitions, and a varied programme of events. The Society owns and manages other sites in the area.

OPEN 364 DAYS A YEAR 9am - 5pm