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Strutt's North Mill, Belper is the forerunner of the modern skyscraper and is part of Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.
The historic North Mill on the River Derwent at Belper, Derbyshire, UK, is one of the oldest surviving examples of industrialised water powered cotton spinning mills in the world.
This website contains information about the Mill and the Derwent Valley Visitor Centre which is situated within the Mill and is open to visitors.
We hope you find the information on our website useful and invite you to visit to see the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution for yourselves. The Visitor's Centre has guided tours and an exciting range of education workshops are available as well as tourist information.
For the latest prices and opening times, please see the Visitor Centre page