Guidebook for Wirksworth
Drinks & Nightlife
Mercia
5 Market PlBlacks Head
West EndBarley Mow Ltd
The DaleGreat local pub not too far to drive.
Live music, beer garden and it's right next to the mill pond in Cromford.
14 locals recommend
The Boat Inn
ScarthinLive music, beer garden and it's right next to the mill pond in Cromford.
Wirksworth Town Council
Often has good live music and a small bar.
Entertainment & Activities
StarDisc
GreenhillWirksworth Heritage Centre
31 St Johns StGreat to work up a sweat or a relaxing swim.
The Northern Light Cinema
13A North EndSmall and intimate local cinema that shows great films.
Parks & Nature
National Stone Centre
Porter LaneGreat for walking, sailing, cycling, lunch, picnics, play areas for young children, small selection of shops to browse around and a visitors centre.
163 locals recommend
Carsington Water
Great for walking, sailing, cycling, lunch, picnics, play areas for young children, small selection of shops to browse around and a visitors centre.
Arts & Culture
Starts the 2nd week in September and runs for two weeks. The first weekend is the best as there's lots of street theatre and music to stumble across.
About 40 local artists open their homes for you to browse and buy!
Wirksworth Festival Office
Church StreetStarts the 2nd week in September and runs for two weeks. The first weekend is the best as there's lots of street theatre and music to stumble across.
About 40 local artists open their homes for you to browse and buy!
Shopping
AIRR Clothing
Ethical clothing at its best.
Essentials
Lovely locally run store for all those last minute shopping needs.
8 locals recommend
Kens Supermarket
1-5 St Johns StLovely locally run store for all those last minute shopping needs.
Sightseeing
Bonsall
Lovely local village and great pub The Barley Mow.