Matlock arts and crafts attractions

Arts and crafts attractions to visit in and around the towns of Matlock and Matlock Bath.

Reclaimed and Handmade fair at Cromford Mill

May 4, 2011

On the 2nd weekend of every month Cromford Mill, just outside Matlock Bath, hosts the busy and popular craft fairs.  On Saturday 7th May the crafts will be themed for reclaimed and handcrafted local products. Open from 10.00 am.  FREE ENTRY. For more details phone 01629 825995 Cromford Mill is [...]

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Craft and Produce Fairs at Cromford

January 12, 2011

The Historical Arkwright’s Mills at Cromford, just outside Matlock Bath, are the setting for a series of craft fairs, Local Produce Markets and all manner of other themed events throughout the coming twelve months. Starting on January 15th with a Craft Fair in Cromford Wharf at least one event will [...]

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Derbyshire Open Arts Festival – Applications Open

November 13, 2010

Applications are now open for artists and artist groups to take part in the Derbyshire Open Arts Festival 2011. The event takes place all over Derbyshire and last year over 180 Artists took part. Visitors to the festival can meet artists and craftspeople free of charge in their showspaces to [...]

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The Derbyshire Craft Centre

September 17, 2009

The Derbyshire Craft Centre is at Calver Bridge, near Baslow, about 10 miles north of Matlock Bath in the centre of Derbyshire’s Peak District. The Craft Centre houses the largest selection of pottery and crafts in the county, including gifts, toiletries, greetings cards, preserves and books. The Centre’s eating house [...]

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Royce Wood Tile Studio and Art Gallery

September 17, 2009

Just 1o minutes from Matlock Bath by car is the Royce Wood tile studio and art gallery. This pottery produces hand-made tiles suitable for kitchens, bathrooms and other interior and external uses with designs inspired by the likes of Klee, Kandinsky and Gaudi. The studio also produces fine art ceramics [...]

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