Caudwell's Mill

Located just off the busy A6 trunk road at Rowsley near Matlock in the heart of the Peak District National Park is where Caudwell's Mill and Craft Shop is to be found. I would describe this as one of those little gems that I occasionally stumble upon whilst out walking in the Derbyshire's countryside. Despite its location on a busy road it is set back from the main road and could quite easily be overlooked although it is sign-posted. Whilst the central attraction of this place is a traditional working flour mill there is plenty more to see here as well. There are jewellery making workshops where you can watch jewellery being made by hand, a glass studio where ...

Situated about halfway between Matlock and Bakewell on the A6 road in Derbyshire is Caudwell’s Mill. This is a collection of craft workshops that are situated around a traditional water mill. The mill was built in 1874 and uses water turbine-driven roller mills. This machinery was the most advanced technology available at that time and has been preserved in working order to this day. This is the only complete working mill of this type remaining in the country. The working mill is open to visitors and a visit to the mill costs £3 for adults and £1 for children. You are given a guide card which gives a brief history of the mill and a plan of the ...