Strutts North Mill

Discover how the town of Belper was turned into the world’s first factory community in this great mill and museum that is free to visit for under 16s. Family friendly hands on activities and exhibits.

It is recognised as one of the most important buildings from the Industrial Revolution in the whole world!

You can choose to explore the mill at your own pace or join one of the daily tours that are led by friendly and knowledgeable guides, who are great at bringing this building to life.

Discover the stories of the mill workers and the Strutt family, learn about cotton spinning and stocking making through original machinery and interactive models. You can also dress up as a mill worker, design socks and get hands on with different fabrics, which the kids should love.

Once you have explored the mill and museum, you can stretch your legs by taking a stroll in the beautiful River Gardens, or on one of the historic walks around the mill town of Belper.

Check online to see the museum’s calendar of events, plus the list of changing exhibits to be held in the Upper Wheel Pit Gallery.

School Trips

The mill is the perfect place to learn more about Britain’s rich industrial heritage.

We welcome school visits which can be booked for any weekday mornings throughout the summer and winter. Weekday afternoons are also available from November to February.

We want to make sure your class gets the most from your visit. That’s why we can tailor make an experience to suit the needs of your group.

Whether it’s learning about history, geography, science or citizenship there’s something for every class and every pupil.

Find out more about how we can enrich your curriculum on our key stage 1,2 and 3 pages here.