Strutt's North Mill, Belper

Derwent Valley Visitor Centre
Bridgefoot
Belper
Derbyshire
DE56 1YD
England

Website

www.belpernorthmill.org.uk

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E-mail

Manager

visitorcentre@belpernorthmill.org.uk

Telephone

Reception / Manager

01773 880474

Fax

All services

01773 880474

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Jedediah Strutt began building mills in Belper in 1776. The North Mill was rebuilt after a fire in 1803 to a ‘fire-proof’ design by Jedediah’s son William. This Grade-1 listed cast iron framed building was the most technologically advanced of its time and is an important step in the development of modern skyscrapers. Now displays the history and development of cotton spinning, framework knitting, chevening and nailmaking. The fine Strutt factory housing complex is nearby and the renowned River Gardens adjoins the Mill.

Venue type

Museum

 Opening hours

March-October
Wed-Sun 1300-1700 & Bank Holiday Mondays
November-February
Sat-Sun 1300-1700 & Boxing and New Year Days.

Closed: Christmas Day

 Admission charges

Adults £3.00, Concession, Derbyshire Gold Card £2.50, Children (7 to 16) £2.00 and Family £8.50

 General services and facilities
  • Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
  • Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
  • General audio-guide available
  • Guided tours
  • Pre-booking service for groups
  • Gardens open to public
  • Parking for coaches
  • Picnic area
  • Refreshments
  • Shop
 Children and families
  • Events and resources for children and families
 Disability access
  • Parking for disabled available
  • Toilets for disabled
  • Wheelchair access to some public areas
  • Wheelchairs available for loan
 Schools services and facilities
  • Member of staff available with responsibility for education
  • Primary school education service available
  • Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
  • Secondary school education service available
  • Education facilities available
  • Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
 Research and adult learning
  • Academic publications and resources available

Derwent Valley Visitor Centre
Bridgefoot
Belper
Derbyshire
DE56 1YD
England

Website

www.belpernorthmill.org.uk

World of Museums

belpernorthmill.museum.com

E-mail

Manager

visitorcentre@belpernorthmill.org.uk

Telephone

Reception / Manager

01773 880474

Fax

All services

01773 880474

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

Some original and some replica machines displays the evolution of cotton spinning from cottage industry to factory system, from drop spindle and spinning wheel through to Hargreaves jenny, water-frame and Crompton’s mule. The famous silk and cotton hosiery collection shows fine examples of chevening (local hand embroidery on stockings) and the knitting machinery depicts the changes in this industry through the ages.

Collection details

Architecture, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Industry, Personalities, Social History, Trade and Commerce

Key artists and exhibits

  • Strutt
  • Hargreaves
  • Arkwright
  • Crompton
  • Jenny
  • Mule
  • Water-frame
  • Spinning
  • carding
  • Cotton
  • Silk
  • Hosiery
  • Brettles
  • Industrial revolution

Collections services

  • Specialist publications on collections available

Derwent Valley Visitor Centre
Bridgefoot
Belper
Derbyshire
DE56 1YD
England

Website

www.belpernorthmill.org.uk

World of Museums

belpernorthmill.museum.com

E-mail

Manager

visitorcentre@belpernorthmill.org.uk

Telephone

Reception / Manager

01773 880474

Fax

All services

01773 880474

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Exhibition details are listed below, you may need to scroll down to see them all.

Local History Workshop at Strutt's North Mill

13 September 2009

Come and learn about local artefacts and how to use maps and records to discover the history of your house or family.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • All ages

When

1-5pm

Where

Strutt's North Mill, Bridgefoot, Belper

Admission

Normal Mill admission price, adults £3, concession £2.50, children (7-16years) £2, family £8.50

Derwent Valley Visitor Centre
Bridgefoot
Belper
Derbyshire
DE56 1YD
England

Website

www.belpernorthmill.org.uk

World of Museums

belpernorthmill.museum.com

E-mail

Manager

visitorcentre@belpernorthmill.org.uk

Telephone

Reception / Manager

01773 880474

Fax

All services

01773 880474

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.

Craft Sale at the Mill

21 November 0200 — 21 November 2009 *on now

Craft Sale, Get your Christmas gifts

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • All ages

When

1-5pm

Where

Strutt's North Mill, Bridgefoot, Belper

Admission

50p or FREE with normal museum entry

Belper Discovery Walk by Strutt's North Mill

7 July 2009

Family friendly walks round Belper to explore the history and industrial heritage of this interesting town. (A series of six different walks on the first Sunday of each month.
Meet at Belper Market Place at 2pm.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • All ages

When

2-4pm

Where

Meet at Belper Market Place

Admission

Adults £3 children free

Jedediah Strutt's Birthday Party

26 July 2009

Celebrate the founder's birthday with party games, music, entertainments and party food.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Especially for children
  • All ages

When

1-3pm

Where

Strutt's North Mill, Bridgefoor, Belper

Admission

Adults £2.50 children free and also included in Museum entry. Museum open 1 to 5pm as usual.

Belper Discovery Walk by Strutt's North Mill

2 August 2009

Family friendly walks round Belper to explore the history and industrial heritage of this interesting town. (A series of six different walks on the first Sunday of each month.
Meet at 2pm at Strutt's North Mill on Bridgefoot.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • All ages

When

2-4pm

Where

Strutt's North Mill, Bridgefoot, Belper.

Admission

Adults £3 children (and dogs) free

Belper Discovery Walk by Strutt's North Mill

6 September 2009

Family friendly walks round Belper to explore the history and industrial heritage of this interesting town. (A series of six different walks on the first Sunday of each month.
Meet at Belper Market Place at 2pm.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • All ages

When

2-4pm

Where

Meet at Belper Market Place

Admission

Adults £3 children free.

Local History Workshop

19 September 2009

Learn about local artefacts and how to use maps and records to discover the history of your house or family.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • All ages

When

1-5pm

Where

Strutt's North Mill, Bridgefoot, Belper

Admission

Normal museum admission

Halloween Night at the Mill

31 October 2009

Typical Halloween Night. Fancy Dress competition, spooky stories and fun and a warm drink,

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • All ages

When

7-7pm

Where

Strutt's North Mill, Bridgefoot, Belper

Admission

£5

Victorian Christmas at Strutt's North Mill, Belper

12 December 2009

The Mill will be decorated as for a Victorian Christmas. There will be carol singing, story-telling and more. A warm drink will be served.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Especially for children
  • All ages

When

4-6pm

Where

Strutt's North Mill, Bridgefoot, Belper, Derbyshire.

Admission

Adults £3, accompanied children FREE. Also FREE with normal Mill admission before 15:30. Museum closed at 16:00 that afternoon.

Derwent Valley Visitor Centre
Bridgefoot
Belper
Derbyshire
DE56 1YD
England

Website

www.belpernorthmill.org.uk

World of Museums

belpernorthmill.museum.com

E-mail

Manager

visitorcentre@belpernorthmill.org.uk

Telephone

Reception / Manager

01773 880474

Fax

All services

01773 880474

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Resources listed here may include websites, bookable tours and workshops, books, loan boxes and more. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all.
 Boxes, objects and other kit

Education Programme: Key Stage 1 and 2 Tailor-Made Sessions for Schools

http://www.belpernorthmill.org/educationprogramme.asp

At Strutt's North Mill we want to ensure your class gets the most from your visit. That's why we offer "tailor made" days and half days to suit the needs of your group. Or we can visit you: many of our activities can be brought into your school. We have activities supporting history, geography, science, PSCHE and citizenship. Choose from The Watercourse, Fire At T'Mill, Trouble At T'Mill, Mill Crafts, The River Derwent, Video, Picture Package, Using Different Sources, Artefact Boxes, Local Study, Mill Tour, Materials, and Visit the Museum Shop.

How to obtain

Contact the manager at the Derwent Valley Visitor Centre on 01773 880474. Cost per child: £5.00 full day, £2.50 half day.

 Paper-based and downloads

Curriculum Links and Construction Details Downloads

http://www.belpernorthmill.org/schools3.asp

To help teachers planning a visit to Strutt's North Mill, Belper, and to assist with lesson planning back at school, 3 free downloadable packs are available. Curriculum Links offers general information and a poster, Belper North Mill Curriculum Links includes a full activity list and lesson plan suggestions, and North Mill Construction Details is a summary of the description of the Mill published in Ree's Cyclopedia in 1812.

Derwent Valley Visitor Centre
Bridgefoot
Belper
Derbyshire
DE56 1YD
England

Website

www.belpernorthmill.org.uk

World of Museums

belpernorthmill.museum.com

E-mail

Manager

visitorcentre@belpernorthmill.org.uk

Telephone

Reception / Manager

01773 880474

Fax

All services

01773 880474

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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