Explore our extensive collection of historic textile machinery within Sir Richard Arkwright’s 1783 water powered cotton spinning mill.
‘BALE TO BOBBIN’
self guided
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS
11am-3:30pm
(last entry 3pm)
ADULTS £7.50
UNDER 16s £4.50
UNDER 5s FREE
BOOKING NOT REQUIRED
(4TH NOVEMBER – 31ST MARCH)
Explore our extensive collection of heritage textile machinery at your own pace on a self-guided visit to the Weaving Shed, Doubling Room, Victorian Workshop & Bobbin Room all within Sir Richard Arkwright’s 1783 cotton spinning mill.
Discover the heritage machinery that industrially revolutionised the processing of raw cotton into spun yarn and woven fabric.
Including regular weaving and doubling machinery demonstrations.
public guided tourS
Guided Tours will resume from
Monday 31st March 2025
Clock in to your shift at Sir Richard Arkwright’s 1783 water powered cotton spinning mill and experience the working environment of a historic textile mill.
Discover the heritage machinery that industrially revolutionised the processing of raw cotton into spun yarn and woven fabric.
We shall guide you through the Weaving Shed, Doubling Room, Victorian Workshop, Bobbin Room, outside to the former water wheel location, current hydro electric turbines and around to the weir with its stunning views of the Derwent Valley.
See how the machines were powered by water using line shafting and discover how the machines operate with doubling and weaving demonstrations.
Follow the Mills’ journey into steam power in the Boiler House and experience the 1884 W&J Yates cross compound steam engine in operation.
private guided tours
BY APPOINTMENT
10 PEOPLE +
10% GROUP DISCOUNT ON
STANDARD GUIDED
TOUR
ALTERNATIVE TOURS &
DURATIONS AVAILABLE ON
REQUEST
Private tours can be fully tailored to you group requirements.
Pre or post tour food & drink packages
Photography club packages
Workshops: Hand sewing & hand weaving
WINTER OPENING HOURS:
4th November 2024 – 31st March 2025
Fridays & Saturdays Only
Self Guided ‘Bale To Bobbin’ Experience
11am – 3:30pm (last entry 3pm)
Guided Tours for groups of 10 or more can be arranged by appointment during this time.
Testimonials
Don’t take our word for it – here’s what our visitors say:
”Kevin’s tour is a fascinating insight into such an important part of British industrial history and engineering. Worth every penny and you have the chance to buy cotton twine or a piece of fabric woven there.”
Elizabeth B
Google Reviews
”Fantastic experience. A real insight into industrial progress. Anyone interested in history would love it.”
stellafreemansmith
Tripadvisor
CONTACT US
01629 581 001
info@massonmills.co.uk
Masson Mills is the trading name of Needles And Haystacks Ltd a company registered in England under company registration number 13177444 and whose registered office is situated at Sir Richard Arkwright’s Masson Mills, 41 Derby Road, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, England, DE4 3PY and whose VAT number is 406593980
