These unique riverside gardens have been offering visitors
a tranquil setting to view the River Derwent for over 100
years. Located within the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage
site adjacent to Strutt's historic North Mill the riverside
promenade allows flat easy access to the gardens and riverside.
The beautiful gardens include shrubberies and colourful
flowerbeds together with a central bandstand. A new
featured play area offers children play facilities inspired by the
history of Belper and the cotton mill industry of the world
heritage site.
Rowing boats may be hired in the
summer to take a trip along nearly three miles of the river and
catch sight of a variety of bird life. Throughout the summer
months there are band concerts, outdoor theatre and other special
events in the grounds.
Features include:
Boat house & Rowing Boats
Childrens Play area
Bandstand
Beths Poetry Trail
Park keeper
Mill Lade pond and ducks
Car parking
Public Toilets
Prices:
Admission free: Car parking charges apply. Riverboats can be
hired at the River Gardens running from April to September. There
is a charge for this service.
Open:
All year round during daylight hours.
