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The gardens were funded by G Herbert Strutt following the founding of the Belper Boating Association in 1905 on the site of what had been an osier bed within the area of the mill property. Pleasure grounds were laid out with the layout and rockwork was provided by Pulham & Son of Broxbourne. including a boat house, bandstand and refreshment kiosk.

When the Boating Association ceased in 1918, the English Sewing Cotton Company took over the grounds. Although primarily a facility for employees, the public were admitted for a small charge. The gardens passed to the ownership of the local council in 1966, and the charge was abolished at this time.

The gardens were giving a major face lift in 2009 by Amber Valley District Council, but the essential character was retained.

The gardens are Listed Grade II*.