Sir Richard Arkwrights Masson Mills
Matlock Bath, Derbyshire
About Sir Richard Arkwrights Masson Mills
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. Explore our extensive collection of heritage textile machinery in the Weaving Shed, Doubling Room, Victorian Workshop, Boiler House & Bobbin Room.
Sir Richard Arkwright's Flagship Mill
Masson Mills is Sir Richard Arkwright's showpiece mill built at the height of his wealth to showcase his success. Now the best surviving example of a Arkwright Mill.
Working 19th Century Weaving Looms
We run regular machinery demonstrations including 19th Century weaving looms, Doubling Machines, a Sample Carder and line shafting. All this is available on both our self-guided experiance and guided tour.
Extensive collection of textile machinery that shaped the Industrial Revolution.
The Textile Museum is packed with machinery and artefacts that showcase the processing of raw cotton through to woven fabric and spun yarn.
Opening Times
Open Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm. Sunday 11am to 4pm The museum is open from the first week in January until 30th November. Machinery demonstrations: Monday to Saturday 11am and 2pm Sunday 12pm and 2pm
Pricing & Tickets
Self guiding, no need to book: Adult £3 Child (5 to 16) £2 Family (2 adults and up to 3 children) £6.50 Concession £2.50 Fully guided tour: £2.50 per person, plus a guide fee of £10 Half day experience with the Mill Owner (min 25 people) £7.50 per person
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Derby Road
Matlock Bath
Derbyshire
DE4 3PY
England
Multi-storey car park signposted from the A6 Sign posted as part of Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site
Tel: 01629 581001
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