The annual show of the best home grown fruit, vegetables and flowers of local gardeners alongside wonderful home baking. The produce will be auctioned at the end of the show so why not treat yourself!… Charge for entering produce: 50p per item Application forms from Top Ken’s or phone 01629823752 Free entry for visitors Please […]
The Northern Light Cinema are delighted to present three film tours telling little known but intriguing stories inspired by buildings in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. Local historians Barry Joyce MBE and Toby Ebbs will take you on virtual tours around buildings in Long Eaton, Nottingham's Park Estate and Wirksworth- you may be surprised by tales of […]
Bonnie and Kate are your Natural Mindfulness Guides for this gentle walk in the ancient Shining Cliff woodland. Autumn is such a beautiful time to be in the woods with stunning sunrises, crispy golden leaves and incredible fungi to spot. The session starts and ends at the woodland car park in Shining Cliff woods. This […]
First Monday of the month from 7pm- join for hilarity, good beer and even better company!
From electric items to knitwear- bring along items you'd like repairing to the Wellspring Church. A group of kind volunteers are at hand to help you, as well as offering refreshments, and good conversation.
This ancient town has a wide variety of intriguing courtyards and gardens that are often hidden from view but which offer glimpses of delight as you wander around the streets and alleyways. The weekend gives a unique opportunity for visitors to look behind the walls and enjoy our private spaces where every size and type […]
Urban Sketching Derbyshire - hosted by Fine Artist Stephanie Siân Coley. Who's up for another Derbyshire urban sketching day? Well on Friday 18th August I'll be taking some of my art supplies over to the town I was born in; Wirksworth, for a morning of sketching. If anyone fancies joining me, do feel free to […]
The NEW special exhibition at Wirksworth Heritage Centre starts October 2023 Celebrating Wirksworth’s past and present sporting talent! You can also see our permanent exhibitions... From lead mining to red tape, whiskey to well dressing, our new galleries explore the fascinating history of Wirksworth and the people who live here. In these interactive displays you […]
The Carnival Committee is pleased to announce that a date for the Wirksworth Carnival Parade 2024 has been set! Activities will take place over the whole of thebank holiday weekend (the 25th to the 27th of May), and the parade itself will take place on SUNDAY 26th May 2024!
The 9th Annual Wirksworth Beer Festival! Saturday 5th October From midday to 11pm at The Maltings The 2024 Wirksworth Beer Festival will once more be serving over 40 real ales selected from around the region as well as live performances from local choirs and music from up & coming bands. Committed to raising funds for […]
A talk by Shirley Mann, our local award-winning war novelist. (see The talk will be at at Wirksworth Station on the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway as part of the Wirkworthback to '40s weekend. (See https://www.e-v-r.com/)
Chilli lover unity for a unique day of celebrating everything Chilli! In collaboration with Pingle produce (Wirksworth's own organic Veg producers) we bring you a fun day of opportunities to procure Chilli plants, seeds, chilli sauces and oils and bespoke made merch. We have the best spicy food stalls coming. Plus.... Competitions Workshops Food stalls […]
From empty buildings to lived in homes. Talks by DDDC Empty Homes Officer and the Wirksworth Co-housing project