Cromford Station
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Visit websiteCromford railway station is a railway station serving the village of Cromford in Derbyshire, England. The station is located on the Derwent Valley Line 25 km (15½ miles) north of Derby towards Matlock.
Originally known as "Cromford Bridge", it was opened by the Manchester, Buxton, Matlock and Midlands Junction Railway in 1849. This is one of the few stations on the line that has been preserved and is a Grade 2 listed building. It is said to have been designed by G.H.Stokes, son-in-law of Joseph Paxton. It is believed that Stokes also designed Station House 1855, the extremely ornate former Station Master's residence opposite the station on the side of the hill as well as the ornate villa style waiting room.
The station has been acquired by the Arkwright Society with the intention of restoring it. It has a unique French character with a steeply sloped roof and a short spire over the pedimented doorway. The station house nearby is also distinctly French in appearance.
Willersley Tunnel, 764 yards (699 m) long is immediately north of the station.
By road: A turning off the A6 in Cromford.
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