Location: Belper
Top Things to do in Belper
Top 5 Things to do Good for Kids in Belper, England
Coordinates: 53°01′44″N 1°28′30″W / 53.029°N 1.475°W / 53.029; -1.475
Restaurants in Belper
1. Heage Windmill
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 171 reviews
Our 18th Century Windmill is the only surviving Six Sailed Stone Built Windmill in the Country! We give visitors an insight into the life of a miller back in the day and how the windmill works. The restored windmill is working again and produces flour that can be bought in the shop on site! We look forward to welcoming you to the windmill soon, and we'd like to take the time to thank you for visiting our TripAdvisor Page
Reviewed By 997briant - London, United Kingdom
What a beautiful and historic landmark this is, sitting high up on a grassy ridge overlooking the verdant Derbyshire countryside. It was built in 1797, and after various periods of natural disasters, dereliction and restoration (the latest being in 2002) it stands proud, sails to the wind, and continues to grind flour from local wheat, as it did when it was first built. Apparently it is the only remaining six-sail windmill in England. With the current pandemic the windmill is currently closed to visitors. In normal times you can visit the windmill on weekends between April and October, and also take an inexpensive little tour which is offered. I’ve visited previously, when it was open, and bought a bag of the stone-milled flour ground at the windmill. It’s an excellent rustic strong bread flour. I understand that the flour is available at local farmers’ markets. On this visit we could only view its graceful stone exterior. For the best views of the windmill, follow the public footpath that leads into a grassy field to the left, just before the entrance gate. From this vantage point you will be able to appreciate its grandeur. The windmill is down a laneway off Chesterfield Road (the B6013) near the village of Heage, though we walked on a public footpath from Heage. It’s a beautiful landmark and worth a visit.
2. Ritz Cinema
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 291 reviews
Reviewed By kentcritique - Faversham, United Kingdom
Took granddaughter here for a half term treat . We hadn’t booked and it was pretty full but they found us 3 seats ! The Ritz is just lovely- going to the picture s like it used to be - friendly and helpful staff, great decor and very comfortable:) Highly recommend:)
3. Strutt's North Mill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 150 reviews
Strutt's North Mill played a vital role in the UK's Industrial Revolution and is of architectural and historic importance. It is one of a chain of mills that form part of UNESCO's Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage site. Our knowledgeable guides will take you on a tour of the mill and explain more about its social, historic and industrial background.
Reviewed By AnnetteS974 - Newcastle, United Kingdom
We booked in last minute and are really glad we did. The museum is only open Friday to Sunday at the moment for guided tours. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable and really helped us understand the part the cotton industry played in the history and growth of Belper. There is a small gift shop with a decent range of books themed towards mills and Derbyshire. Well worth visiting this mostly volunteer run museum.
4. Belper River Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 266 reviews
Reviewed By Maddy808 - Seaton Delaval, United Kingdom
It was a fab sunny day when we went which made the walk more pleasant. The walk gives you great views of the mill and there are some great photo opportunities! Place to stop if you wanted to take a picnic. Worth a wander if you are in Belper.
5. Belper Park Local Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By TruthfulReviewInfo - England, United Kingdom
It's time for the Woollen Woods - 5th Year, and the volunteers and knitters are busy installing all their amazing creations in preparation for the official opening on Saturday 18 May - Belper Woollen Woods Every year this event has grown, with more knitters, crocheters etc joining in and furiously making woolly creations which are hung up in the trees. This years event starts on Saturday 18 May and finishes on Mon 27 May. If you are interested in finding out more about this event do search on Facebook for Belper Woollen Woods
