Discover Peak District Mill Villages
The mill villages of the Peak District tell the story of the Industrial Revolution, where water-powered mills once produced cotton, silk and other goods. Today, these villages retain their historic character with beautiful stone buildings and riverside settings.
Use the links below to discover more about each location, and explore the tags to find more villages with similar characteristics.
Calver
Calver is a picturesque Derwent Valley village with a historic mill, a beautiful 18th Century bridge, and the historic Shuttle House.
Litton
Litton is an utterly charming White Peak village, small but perfectly formed, with pretty stone cottages around a village green and ancient stocks.
Miller’s Dale
Miller’s Dale is a small but perfectly formed village on the banks of the River Wye, surrounded by the limestone crags of the White Peak.
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Cheshire | Derbyshire | Staffordshire | Yorkshire
For more information about visiting the area, explore the official Peak District National Park visiting guide.