What’s On
Discover what’s happening at the Rock Mill Centre, from live music and family events to workshops, art exhibitions, and community gatherings. Stay up to date with our latest events and experience joy, connection and creativity all in one place.
Special Events
HandleBards - As You Like It
Pedalling from venue to venue with all of their set, props and costumes on the back of their bikes, the HandleBards are a four-strong troupe of actors who are spending the summer bringing environmentally sustainable Shakespeare to venues across the UK.
HandleBards- Macbeth
The HandleBards are an intrepid three-strong troupe spending the summer touring Macbeth, bringing environmentally sustainable Shakespeare to venues across the UK.
Art Exhibition: The Songs The Morning Sang
The Songs The Morning Sang is an exhibition by and collaboration between poet Ian McMillan and photographer Andrew Brooks. They explore the streets where they live in the early morning to capture some of the strangeness and beauty of the everyday world.
Art Exhibition: Charlie Collins
During the month of October local artist Charlie Collins will be exhibiting work at Rock Mill Centre.
Regular Events
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Souper Fridays (weekly)
12-2PM
Starts 7th November
Winter warm spaces. Back by popular demand.Free delicious homemade soup. Donations to cost welcome. Everyone welcome. (Children’s play area)
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Family Quiz (monthly)
19.00 - 21.00 PM
Last Thursday of the Month
Chance to challenge your family and friends with a fun and silly quiz. -
Book Club (monthly)
10.00 - 12.00 PM
Saturdays
More details are available from High Street Books and Records -
Liquid History Workshops (monthly)
May to October 2025
To further explore our rivers we are hosting monthly Liquid History workshops run by Fiona Brehony. These are free through the support of the HPBC Community Climate Change and Nature Fund.
Permanent Exhibitions & Activities
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Coal Mine Tunnel
New Mills was originally known for agriculture, then coal mining. Crawl through the coal mine tunnel and you will find out what it was like to work in a New Mills coal mine. Learn about the local history and explore the coal mine tunnel at Rock Mill Centre, a firm favourite with big and little kids alike.
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Once & Future
Discover our interactive display that shows how the local landscape has been used since the Stone Age, and what a Wild Peak future could look like. Follow the floor mural that runs through the Rock Mill Centre with interactive wall flaps showing the features of a healthy river. Created by Stand + Stare with artist Phoebe Swan.
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Who's Hiding? Feely Boxes
Follow the river to find hidden creatures hiding in the feely boxes. Place your hand inside the holes and guess which animals are inside.
Thanks to Stand + Stare interactive design studio. Models made by Sophia Daly-Rossin. Carpentry by JB Woodwork. Special thanks to HPBC Councillor Initiative Fund - Simon Evans, HPBC and Sustain Giving for their financial assistance. Don't be scared to put your hand in the hole!
Want to hire Rock Mill for your next event?
We’d love to welcome you to Rock Mill Centre. Hire our friendly, affordable community space that works well for parties, exhibitions, workshops, meetings, classes, and all kinds of local events.