Once alive with noise, this UNESCO site now sits silent in the Peaks - Cromford & Masson Mills

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In this ambient video, we take you on a relaxing journey through Cromford & Masson Mills in the Derwent Valley, Derbyshire. Filmed in beautiful 4K with natural soundscapes and gentle background music, this peaceful walk is perfect for anyone looking to unwind, study, sleep, or simply escape into a calm, visual experience.

The name given to the collection of mills that Cromford and Masson Mills is part of is Derwent Valley Mills, as the mills sit on the banks of the River Derwent. It is this collection of mills that have been given the incredible UNESCO Heritage status and this is due to it being recognised as the birthplace of the factory system, where the water-powered textile production revolutionised the Industrial Revolution. The Derwent Valley Mills wouldn’t exist without a few key pioneers. Richard Arkwright kick-started it all at Cromford, building the first water-powered cotton mill and changing how the world worked. Jedediah Strutt took things further in Belper, and the Evans family created a whole mill village at Darley Abbey. Even earlier, John Lombe was spinning silk by water power in Derby — way ahead of his time. These were the people who turned a quiet valley into the birthplace of the factory system.

This ambient video takes you through the historic surroundings of Masson Mills and Cromford Mills in the heart of Derbyshire’s Derwent Valley. Once central to the Industrial Revolution, these remarkable sites are now quiet, peaceful spaces full of atmosphere and history. With the sound of flowing water, soft footsteps, and natural ambience, this cinematic walk captures the character of the River Derwent, old mill buildings, and the tranquil landscape that surrounds them. Perfect for background viewing, relaxation, or anyone interested in the story of Britain’s industrial past.

Enjoy a relaxing walking tour through Cromford Mills and Masson Mills, two iconic sites in Derbyshire’s Derwent Valley and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This peaceful virtual tour in 4K captures the historic architecture, riverside scenery, and ambient sounds that make these former textile mills such a unique part of British industrial heritage. Originally built by Richard Arkwright, these mills played a key role in the Industrial Revolution. Perfect as a relaxing video for background viewing, studying, or virtual exploring, this film offers a quiet escape into one of the most important historic landscapes in England.

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Chapters

00:00 - The courtyard of Cromford Mill
05:34 - Scarthin Books
06:51 - St Mary's Church
08:54 - Inside St Mary's Church
09:30 - Masson Mills
09:56 - Doubling Machines room
12:06 - Weaving Shed
12:48 - Signed by The Hairy Bikers & Bargain Hunt team
12:58 - Loom Machines
14:01 - Boiler Room
14:36 - Bobbin Room
15:25 - Waterwheel House