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
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 -
Nature Cafe (fortnightly)
Nature New Mills is for anyone with an active interest in enjoying and enhancing the living world in New Mills,
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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.