Old North End Mill - Wirksworth

Black Rocks

An outcrop of gritstone on the hills that you can see from the cottage. Walking, rock climbing and great views. Walk straight from the bottom of the lane, steep, but worth it!

StarDisc

The StarDisc is a 21st century stone circle and celestial amphitheatre. The surface of the stone circle is inscribed with the constellations. Illuminated at night using solar power.

Stoney Wood

Stoney Wood is the home of the StarDisc - Stoney Wood is Wirksworth’s Millennium woodland, planted in the area recovered from Stonecroft Quarry. Great views.

National Stone Centre

Discover the history and geology of the area, go panning for gemstones with the kids or just admire the view while enjoying lunch on the terrace of the Blue Lagoon Café.

Northern Lights Cinema

Wirksworth's very own independent cinema. Charming and quaint, single screen cinema with sofas and armchairs.
Food & drink available.
Booking Essential.

Ecclesbourne Valley Railway

Heritage railway operating steam, diesel and diesel railcar services between Wirksworth & Duffield. Check leaflet or website for running days, timetables and special events.

St Mary's Church

One of Derbyshire’s finest churches, standing in the centre of Wirksworth in a quiet churchyard. Discover the famous ‘t'owd man’ – an early medieval carving of a Derbyshire lead miner.

Wirksworth Heritage Centre

Wirksworth Heritage Centre & Museum. Learn about lead mining & red tape. Newly completed museum with shop & café. Open daily. Visitor Information also available here.

Steeple Grange Railway

An 18-inch gauge line built on the trackbed of a branch of the old Cromford and High Peak Railway, now the High Peak Trail. Enjoy a unique train ride through dramatic limestone scenery.

Carsington Water

A 10-minute drive away, it is a great place for walking, running and cycling with a play area, visitor centre and restaurant. Bike hire and bird watching areas, sailing and kayaking

Cromford Mills

Arkwright's Mills are part of the Derwent Valley Mills UNESCO World Heritage Site. There is a Visitor Centre, Arkwright Experience & Tours. Regular special events, shops & café.

Cromford Canal

Former working canal now offering peaceful walks through this area of SSSI. Wheelchair and pram friendly towpath between Cromford Wharf and the High Peak Junction.

Le Mistral

01629 824840
lemistral.co.uk
23 Market Place.
Award winning French inspired bistro and wine shop. Booking Advisable.

Saint Betti

Opening Spring/Summer 2023 under new management as a Tapas restaurant.

Hope & Anchor

01629 823773
hope-and-anchor.co.uk
Market Place.
Comfortable Pub with real Pub Food, Sunday Carvery & Beer Garden

The Red Lion

Market Place,
New home of the real ale Feather Star pub and food courtesy of Umami who specialise in street food style world dishes.
umamiwirksworth.com/

The Royal Oak

14 North End. (Just round the corner!)
Real Ale and Cider Traditional Pub with Beer Garden to rear.
Open fires, pool room and friendly welcome.

The Quarryman

West End / Market Place.
18th Century Inn serving up to 5 Real Ales and Ciders with a friendly welcome. Beer Garden, Bar Snacks.
Special Events & Live Music

The Lime Kiln

Cromford Road, Wirksworth.
Old pub with modernised interior and pool room. Backs on to old quarry 'Rock Face' area which occasionally hosts music events.

Sour Cow

Temporarily Closed.

Webster's Café

31 St John's Street.
At the rear of the Heritage Centre, the Café offers drinks, cakes, breakfasts and lunches. Indoor and outdoor seating in the courtyard.

Blue Lagoon

The Café at the National Stone Centre.
Enjoy drinks, cakes and light lunches either inside or outside on the terrace to enjoy the views.

Wirksworth

Places to Visit in Wirksworth