Explore our extensive collection of historic textile machinery within Sir Richard Arkwright’s 1783 water powered cotton spinning mill.
Winter Season Closure
The Textile Museum will close over the winter from Sunday 2nd November and reopen in Spring 2026.
During this period we are only running Private Guided Tours.
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
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.
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
