by clare | Jan 1, 2026 | News & Events
Open today and every day up to the 4th Jan 2026! Museum & shop open 11-3 with mine tours at 11am & 1pm. Ring 01629 583834 to book on to the mine...
by clare | Dec 30, 2025 | News & Events
There is plenty going on at the Museum on New Year’s Day! We have a record fair in the Pump Room (9am-1.30pm), the museum is open 9am-3pm and we have a heritage walk around Winster at...
by clare | Dec 30, 2025 | News & Events
Join Tony Wood for our traditional 1st January afternoon walk at 2pm – this time we will be exploring the former lead mining village of Winster. Make a fresh start to a new year, meet new people and discover more about the lead mining industry and village life. ...
by clare | Dec 25, 2025 | News & Events
Open daily from the 26th Dec through to the 4th Jan! Museum & Shop 11am-3pm & mine tours at 11am & 1pm. Ring 01629 583834 to book on to a mine tour – leave a message with your number and we will ring you...
by clare | Dec 18, 2025 | News & Events
Join us on Christmas Eve for the very special ‘Candle-setting’ tradition in Temple Mine. This ceremony of leaving a candle burning in the mine is done to thank the spirits of the mine and ask for their help in the following year. In a special guided tour...
by clare | Dec 15, 2025 | News & Events
Join Tony Wood on our next heritage walk which snakes along the Via Gellia from Cromford on the 17th December. This valley was once full of industry along the side of the brook including wood mills and paint mills using water power to process locally produced...
