Guidebook for Wirksworth and nearby
Food Scene
Le Mistral Wirksworth - French Restaurant
23 Market Plgood french restaurant. Tasty mussels
Red Lion pub and Umami world food restaurant for tasty food and local beers
The Red Lion Hotel, Feather Star Alehouse, Umami Restaurant & Haarlem Gallery
Market PlaceRed Lion pub and Umami world food restaurant for tasty food and local beers
The Cock Inn, Mugginton
Bullhurst LaneExcellent food and Sunday roast. About 15 min drive
Umami Wirksworth
Market PlaceWorld foods in a small cosy restaurant. Remember to book.
Chatsworth Estate Farm Shop
Amazing (&expensive) farm shop
Chatsworth House
Restaurant / cafe with tasty food
Vegan Revelation
Chapel StreetVegan cafe in historic town of Belper- about 15min drive
Beautiful country pub with tasty food and great walks nearby - 25min drive, but very scenic
39 locals recommend
The George at Alstonefield
1 church laneBeautiful country pub with tasty food and great walks nearby - 25min drive, but very scenic
Entertainment & Activities
Beautiful boutique cinema in Wirksworth that serves tapas and good wines and coctails.
42 locals recommend
The Northern Light Cinema
13A North EndBeautiful boutique cinema in Wirksworth that serves tapas and good wines and coctails.
Drinks & Nightlife
Monk Bar
543 Ecclesall RdA coctail bar in Matlock
Parks & Nature
Carsington Reservoir is great for cycling, walking and canooing with a nice restaurant/cafe
163 locals recommend
Carsington Water
Carsington Reservoir is great for cycling, walking and canooing with a nice restaurant/cafe
Middleton Top Cycle Hire, Near Cromford, Derbyshire
Bike hire and walking trail
Cromford Wharf
2 Mill RdWalk along the pleasant Cromford Canal
High Peak Trail
High Peak TrailNice trail walk
Black Rocks Car Park
Brickfields CloseScenic spot for great views over the valley
Essentials
Perfect little locals supermarket. Stocks everything and prices ok.
8 locals recommend
Kens Supermarket
1-5 St Johns StPerfect little locals supermarket. Stocks everything and prices ok.
Petrol station on the outskirts of town
6 locals recommend
Co-op Food & Grocery Store, Wirksworth, Derby
Harrison DrivePetrol station on the outskirts of town
Sightseeing
Beautiful house and garden, which you can pay to get in, or just walk on the lovely grounds along the river for free. You might see some deer.
698 locals recommend
Chatsworth House
Beautiful house and garden, which you can pay to get in, or just walk on the lovely grounds along the river for free. You might see some deer.
Ashbourne
Nice town with independent shops
Book shop and cafe
Great little independent book shop in Cromford, just 5min drive away
26 locals recommend
Scarthin Books
The PromenadeGreat little independent book shop in Cromford, just 5min drive away
Bike hire to cycle along the trail on the disused railway & tunnels, and good cafe. Gets busy at weekends.
62 locals recommend
Hassop Station Cafe and Monsal Trail Cycle Hire
Hassop RoadBike hire to cycle along the trail on the disused railway & tunnels, and good cafe. Gets busy at weekends.