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 AUGUST  2026

Boom Magazine Belper 24 great local walks for families,dog walkers

and those of us who just don't have legs we used to, find out

more here: http://bit.ly/short-walks-book

Hope for Belper

We have a Citizens Advice advisor at the Food & Community Hub Tuesday & Fridays so please get in touch if you need any advice.

Advice sessions are:

Tuesdays 9am-12pm - appointments only

Tuesdays 12pm - 2pm - drop in session

Fridays 12pm - 2pm - drop in session

We are based at the Baptist Church on Bridge Street. To book an appointment call the free phone adviceline on 0808 278 7954.

Citizens Advice Derbyshire District

Saturday  1st

Sunday  2nd

Harnessing the power of the Derwent - Milford and Makeney Heritage Walk 2nd August

Overview

This is the first year Dr Ian Jackson has led a walk around the waterways of Milford and Makeney for the Belper North Mill Trust. The River Derwent powered watermills, of many types, for hundreds of years before the Strutts arrived in the 1780s. They further developed the weirs and waterways for their textile mill, bleaching and dyeworks and iron foundry in Milford, including the early introduction of hydroelectric turbines for lighting and power c.1900. In addition to a rich history, including patent disputes in the 1500's, hydroelectric power is still being produced today, using a new turbine installed in 2020 (a challenging project).  

This is an easy largely flat walk of 2.8 km (1.7 miles) alongside the river lasting about 2 hours.

Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome on this walk.

Book tickets – https://www.belpernorthmill.org.uk/calendar/

Monday  3rd

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Thursday  6th

Friday  7th

Saturday  8th

Belper Farmers Markets are held on the 2nd Saturday

of every month on the Market Place

from 8.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.

There is free parking in the adjacent Coppice Car Park.

Café and crafts at No.28. Free entry.

Wiith

MATTHEW  BASON

playing live at The Congregational Church

Church Walk, Green Lane, Belper

Sunday  9th

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Sunday  23rd

World of the Workers; Strutt Community Tour - including access to a Cluster House

Overview

The Community, built from 1785 onwards to house the workers in the Strutt family cotton spinning mills is considered to be the oldest surviving textile workers’ community in England – in Belper, the oldest cotton spinning town in the world. It is just a short walk to the mills, a route that the workers would have taken six days a week for their 12-hour working day.

Investigate the Short Rows, walk up Long Row hearing the stories of the Community and its residents. See for yourself why Long Row is once seen and never forgotten. Why did the Strutt family need to build so many houses? What did the children do? What did their mothers and fathers do? Visit the Unitarian Chapel learning about Jedediah Strutt, the founder of the Strutt family cotton empire and the role that Unitarianism played in the Industrial Revolution. Nailers, framework knitters, cheviners and navvies all feature in the history of the Community. Hear what part they played in the growth of Belper and how the Strutts transformed the lives of their mill workers and the nailing hamlet of Belper into a thriving hub of the emerging cotton textile industry.

Explains the impact of slavery on the Industrial Revolution and in relation to Belper + the development of the Railways.

Includes a visit to the unique Cluster House, courtesy of the present owner.

Please note: some streets in this older part of Belper are steep and uneven, so this walk is not suitable for wheelchairs. The tour lasts about 2 hours.

Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed on this walk. Shoes with a good tread/grip are recommended.

2026 dates: 17th May, 23rd August at 2pm.

Inclusions – What you'll need🧤 Warm Clothing☂️ Waterproofs

Book tickets – https://www.belpernorthmill.org.uk/calendar/

Monday  24th

Tuesday  25th

Wednesday  26th

Thursday  27th

Friday  28th

Saturday  29th

Sunday  30th

Belper Ghost Walk

Overview

Dare to uncover the secrets of the unseen in Belper town centre, and share your own stories as we wander the haunted streets. This 1 mile walk takes in information about the supernatural, graveyard features, mythology and folklore around ghosts and death.

There are a number of steps on this walk, so unfortunately it isn't suitable for wheelchairs.

Although under 16s are allowed on this walk, the content is aimed more at adults.

Sorry but we do not allow dogs on this walk.

This walk is taking place on Sunday 26th April, 28th June and 30th August at 2pm. Please select your ticket type to see the available dates.

Inclusions – What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing ☂️ Waterproofs

Book tickets – https://www.belpernorthmill.org.uk/calendar/

Getting Crabs, Throwing Stones and Other Offences: 19th Century Trespassers in Milford - Talk at No.28 - 30th August 6pm

Overview

A notebook kept by the Milford Nightwatchmen in the 1830s was handed over to Belper Historical Society in 2022. After transcribing the book, it was possible to identify the people involved, the places that attracted trespassers and the punishments meted out to offenders. The talk shows a fascinating and very detailed picture of a different side of local life.

This talk by Jane Whitaker begins at 6pm on 30th August at No.28 on Belper Market Place as part of the Belper 250 anniversary celebrations.

All proceeds go towards the Belper North Mill Trust.

Book tickets – https://www.belpernorthmill.org.uk/calendar/

Monday  31st

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