Masson Mills, Matlock Bath, Sir Richard Arkwrights Mill

Masson Mills

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Local Geography:

The Masson Mills, sited on the River Derwent at Matlock Bath are Sir Richard Arkwright's masterpiece, a magnificent example of an early cotton mill - the main part was constructed in 1783.

The mill closed as recently as 1991 and has been converted into a shopping village, with exhibition and conference centre, but it also has a working textile museum.

If you are at all interested in the history of the local cotton industry then the museum is extensive and extremely interesting, with a wide range of machinery of all shapes and sizes. Much of it was from the Masson Mill and is still in working order, with working demonstrations taking place.

Masson Mills Photo Gallery - click on the images to enlarge- Click Here for a slide show

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1 - Cotton Doubling machine at Masson Mills

Ordnance Survey Grid Reference: SK295576

How to get there

By Road:
the Masson Mills lie on the A6 between Matlock Bath and Cromford.

By Bus: The Trans-Peak bus (Nottingham to Buxton via Derby) goes past the mill, with an hourly service.

By Train: The Mills are a walk of about 1km from Matlock Bath station, which has a regular service from Derby.
When is it open?

Open daily, Mon-Fri 10.00 - 16.00, Sat 11.00 - 17.00, Sun 11.00 -16.00. Closed Christmas Day and Easter Day
What does it cost?

Adult £3.00, Child (5-16) £2.00, Family £6.50, Concessions £2.50.

School Groups £2.50 per child with accompanying adults free.

Adult Groups (10+ minimum) £2.50 per person. Booking required for groups and guided tours.

Prices and opening times are shown as a guideline only and may vary. See this link for more information on prices and opening

Website: http://www.massonmills.co.uk

Masson Mills, Matlock Bath, Sir Richard Arkwrights Mill

Masson Mills, Matlock Bath are Sir Richard Arkwright's masterpiece, a magnificent early 19th century mill. The mill has been converted into a shopping village, with exhibition and conference centre, but it also has a working textile museum.

Masson Mills