Wirksworth is a historical market town 4 miles south of Matlock with a population of around 10,000 in Derbyshire, England.
Travelling to Wirksworth is easy from most directions. There are regular bus services to and from Bakewell, Matlock, Derby, Ashbourne and Sheffield Meadowhall. The town is 11 miles north of Derby, and 4 miles south of Matlock and is located on the B5023 between Duffield and Cromford.
Wirksworth is a small town and as such, it is easy to get around. However, Bolehill and The Haarlem Mill areas are both around 1.5 miles from the town centre and it is advisable to get the 6.1 bus to either destination if you are old or less able to walk. Central Wirksworth is completely walkable, though quite steep in some places.
There are several attractions around the town, including St. Mary's Church, Puzzle Gardens - a group of small alleyways and jitties in north-west central Wirksworth - the restored Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, the Star Disc star-gazing site, and a Heritage Centre near the Market Place.
Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, Coldwell Street, DE4 4FB, 53.0828897921671°, -1.5688088267481104°, +44 1629 823076, ticketoffice@e-v-r.com. Operates from Wirksworth station in the east of the town. Trains run to and from Duffield, near Derby, where they connect with main-line services, and there is a half-mile northern extension to Ravenstor and a public footpath to the National Stone Centre. 2022-01-22
National Stone Centre, Porter Lane (about 1 mile/1.6 km north of Wirksworth), 53.093431°, -1.573559°, +44 1629 824833. an exhibition and study centre in a disused quarry (part of which has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest) where you can learn about the different types of rocks and fossils.
Derbyshire Eco Centre, 53.095161°, -1.575246°, +44 1629 533038. the county hub for courses and activities focusing on education for sustainable development. The Peak tors include a number of archeological sites.
Wirksworth Heritage Centre, 31 St John's St, 53.081188°, -1.572931°, +44 1629 825225. Local history museum, with cafe, gallery and gift shop. 2017-06-27
Star Disc, Green Hill (Pedestrian and disabled access: DE4 4EN; designated parking for Stoney Wood: DE4 4FR), 53.085898°, -1.578080°. A 21st-century stone circle and celestial amphitheatre created by Aidan Shingler. It spans 12 metres (40 ft). Carved into black granite is a star chart that mirrors the northern hemisphere’s night sky. It is free to visit and open to anyone and everyone, 24 hr a day, all year round. See website for special events. Email via website contact page. 2018-09-09
St Marys Church, St. Marys Gate, Wirksworth DE4 4DQ England, 53.08145°, -1.57254°. 2021-02-25
Greenhill, The Dale & Puzzle Gardens. 2021-02-25
Steeple Grange Light Railway, Porter Lane The Engine House, Wirksworth, Matlock DE4 4GE England, 53.06315°, -1.51057°. 2021-02-25
Middleton Top & High Peak Trail. 2021-02-25
Wirksworth also has a range of campsites, hotels, youth hostels, and bed and breakfasts.
Wirksworth is located in one of the safest districts in the country. As with all towns, take reasonable precautions at night, especially around the dark alleyways surrounding the town centre.