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Cromford Open Gardens
 Cromford, near Matlock, Derbyshire Peak District
Sunday 10th July 2022
12.00noon to 5.00pm
Here, where the Peak District limestone and gritstone meet, Richard Arkwright built England's first mill village in the late 18th century and nearly all of his stone-built terraces of workers' cottages survive, many with a patch of garden tucked away behind the street front or in allotment-like jumbles.
At the other extreme of size are the spacious grounds of Willersley Castle and Alison House, both Arkwright family mansions, now hotels and among many places where refreshments will be available.
Cromford is a busy village, but beautiful wooded hills and rocks rise on all sides and some of the gardens are a precipitous ladder of terraces.
This year we include newly opened gardens in Barnwell Lane, up Cromford Hill, from which magnificent views over our wood- and rock-girt vale . The walk up Bedehouse Lane, bounded by fields and gardens, is rewarding. If in need of a free lift up or down the hill, phone 07539 683 907.
Refreshments served in gardens both high and low.
Proceeds go towards village charities and events.
Plant sales
Plant sales and artwork at some gardens.
Cost
£3.00 per adult, accompanied children free.
How to get event passports
Tickets and leaflets from in front of the Community Centre in the Market Place. If starting from the top, at the pizza stall in Barnwell Lane.
Contact the organisers
Phone: 07539 683 907 (answerphone is checked)
Email: davescarthin@gmail.com
Directions
Cromford is on the A6 Derby to Matlock road, and is also accessible via rail from Derby and Nottingham to Cromford Station, via local buses or TP coach (Buxton-Bakewell-Matlock-Derby). There is limited street parking in the village, but plenty of off-street parking on Cromford Meadows and at Cromford Wharf, down Mill Road, right (from Derby) at the Crossroads.
Location
County: Derbyshire
Postcode for Sat Nav: DE4 3RE (please verify before travelling)
Find approximate location on GoogleMaps (new browser tab)
 | Thankyou! In 2019 the organisers of this event made a crowdfunding donation towards the upkeep of this website. |
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