Torr Vale Mill Open Days
Torr Vale Mill, Torr Vale Road, New Mills, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK22 3HS
Torr Vale Mill is recorded as the longest continuous period of cotton production in Britain, ending trade 2000. Family-owned; it’s a collection of adjoining buildings and prime examples of multi-phase integration from the 1780s to the late 1900s. It’s rich in features from its past industrial heritage including brick vaulted ceilings, large spacious rooms, headrace arches, cast iron columns and bearing boxes, and not forgetting some of the cotton looms and the original mill chimney. The Mill nestles in the Goyt Valley within New Mills – a highly creative community. Much of the mill has now been renovated and the internals are usually closed to the public.
In the main Cotton Room, visitors will see footage of the mill at work, work of local artists, demonstrations on small cotton looms and colouring activities for children. Staff will be on hand to provide commentary about the 250 year history of the mill including its great fire of 2001 showing how tragedy can be transformed into triumph and of how the mill is once again water-powered through new technology. Visitors can then venture to the previously unseen top floor of the mill (The Needlework Room), where they will find more of the history of Torr Vale Mill and can enjoy the views. From the yard, guests can visit the transformed outbuildings and treat themselves to a coffee at the bar/restaurant and beautiful produce from the cheese and craft beer shop.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 12 September:
- Open 1100-1500. Tours 1130 & 1330
- Saturday 13 September:
- Open 1100-1500. Tours 1130 & 1330
- Sunday 14 September:
- Open 1100-1500. Tours 1130 & 1330
Location & directions
Torr Vale Mill, Torr Vale Road, New Mills, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK22 3HS
- Contact on day:
- Rob Hawkins or Emma Boswell +441663748760
- Telephone number:
- +441663748760
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Book on day
- Booking conditions:
- Book onto the tours when you arrive at the open day.
Accessibility details
The site has a lot of steps and hills around it. Disabled parking is available and there is wheelchair access to different parts of the site. Please email ahead so that we can provide details: [email protected].
Additional information
There is also a dog-friendly Bistro Bar, Torr Vale Tap, onsite as well as The Cheese Wheel shop who specialise in delicious artisan cheese, craft beer and natural wine. Whilst visiting Torr Vale Mill, you can take a stroll along the Millennium Walkway to explore the Torrs and visit the Torrs Hydro – a reverse Archimedes screw turbine. With plenty of pubs and cafes in the town, there’s plenty to make a day visit!
- Max no of people per tour:
- 30
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s)
