Derbyshire Conservation & Heritage Crafts Festival
Schedule
Sat, 13 Sep, 2025 at 10:00 am
UTC+01:00Location
Cromford Mills | Matlock, EN
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Join our first-ever Derbyshire Conservation & Heritage Crafts Festival on Saturday 13th September 2025 at the historic Cromford Mills.This FREE event will showcase a vibrant array of traditional skills, from weaving to stone masonry.
Join us on Saturday 13th September for the inaugural Derbyshire Conservation & Heritage Crafts Festival.
This free one day event at Cromford Mills offers something for all the family!
Come along for:
Live demonstrations from a range of craftspeople and heritage experts - including decorative Elizabethan plastering, heritage roofing, stone carving, tuck pointing, spinning, slate making, woodworking, blacksmithing, lace making, sign writing and much more!
Trying your hand at a range of heritage crafts such as spinning wool, pewter casting, circular knitting, corn dolly making, felting, drop spinning and lace making (some 'have-a-go' activities will incur a small charge, whilst others will be free).
Expert advice - come along with any questions and experts will be on hand to discuss a variety of topics.
Learning more about Planning matters, listed buildings, building conservation, building surveys, our B@R survey project, how to look after your home and, of course, how you can get involved in heritage crafts/skills.
Don't forget to bring along any archaeological finds you have, as we will have an expert to identify the time period.
This is a dog friendly event.
Don't miss it!
Find out more and reserve your stall - Email: [email protected]
Made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund thanks to National Lottery players.
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Where is it happening?
Cromford Mills, Steele Design, Mill Road, DE4 3RQ, United Kingdom, MatlockEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
