How to find me....
I am based in the village of Rowsley on the A6 between Matlock and Bakewell. As you're driving north through Rowsley, you'll cross the river on a slight left bend. Just after passing the Peacock Hotel on your right look to the left and you will see the entrance to Caudwells Mill (my former home!). As you drive into the main entrance for the mill, take the drive to the left of Sycamore cottage toward the old blue barn. My workshop is in the big stone barn just to the left in the yard. There is some parking outside the workshop in the yard, otherwise, or if you are staying for a while to look around, you may either park in the mill car park, on school lane itself or the village car park on Old Station Close just before the bridge.
Caudwells Mill is a lovely place to spend some time. Theres a great vegetarian cafe, with especially good cakes and coffee, a blacksmith workshop, stonemason display, glass workshop and a well stocked craft shop. The Mill itself is full of history and well worth a wander around. Theres also some of the finest trails around for walking and cycling, including the new cycle trail between Rowsley and Matlock alongside the Peak Rail historic railway line.
Normal opening times (please call in advance to check)
Wednesday 9.30 - 2.30
Thursday 9.30 - 5.00
Friday 9.30 - 2.30
Saturday - call to confirm
Caudwells Mill is a lovely place to spend some time. Theres a great vegetarian cafe, with especially good cakes and coffee, a blacksmith workshop, stonemason display, glass workshop and a well stocked craft shop. The Mill itself is full of history and well worth a wander around. Theres also some of the finest trails around for walking and cycling, including the new cycle trail between Rowsley and Matlock alongside the Peak Rail historic railway line.
Normal opening times (please call in advance to check)
Wednesday 9.30 - 2.30
Thursday 9.30 - 5.00
Friday 9.30 - 2.30
Saturday - call to confirm
Fabric Suppliers
I have a good range of sample books from a number of reputable suppliers within the industry and can normally offer suitable suggestions for most scenarios. Alternatively, I'm happy to use appropriate fabrics from other manufacturers if you've something specific in mind. Below are the main companies I use on a regular basis, please click on the name to go to their website;
Linwood Fabrics
Jim Dickens
Elan Bach
Ross Fabrics
Svensson
Modelli Fabrics (online only)
A J Whiting Upholstery
Rowsley
Derbyshire. DE4 2EB
Tel: 07918 954117
email: ajwhiting.upholstery@gmail.com
I have a good range of sample books from a number of reputable suppliers within the industry and can normally offer suitable suggestions for most scenarios. Alternatively, I'm happy to use appropriate fabrics from other manufacturers if you've something specific in mind. Below are the main companies I use on a regular basis, please click on the name to go to their website;
Linwood Fabrics
Jim Dickens
Elan Bach
Ross Fabrics
Svensson
Modelli Fabrics (online only)
A J Whiting Upholstery
Rowsley
Derbyshire. DE4 2EB
Tel: 07918 954117
email: ajwhiting.upholstery@gmail.com