Heritage Talk : Margaret Cavendish: Is it fair to call her ‘Mad Madge’?

Wirksworth Heritage Centre 31 St Johns Street, Wirksworth

Wirksworth Heritage Centre presents another installment of their Heritage Talks with Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle: Is it fair to call her 'Mad Madge'? presented by Danielle Burton. Margaret Cavendish was involved in many things seen as 'unladylike' for her day but was always supported by her husband, William. Why was she nicknamed 'Mad Madge' […]

£7

Book Club

Wirksworth Heritage Centre 31 St Johns Street, Wirksworth

Dive into the world of literature at the Heritage Centre's friendly book club, convening every 4th Thursday of the month.

Six Inches of Soil film screening

The Northern Light Cinema

The inspiring story of British farmers standing up against the industrial food system and transforming the way they produce food - to heal the soil, benefit our health and provide for local communities.

£10

Book Club

Wirksworth Heritage Centre 31 St Johns Street, Wirksworth

Dive into the world of literature at the Heritage Centre's friendly book club, convening every 4th Thursday of the month.

Talk: The Wirksworth Story with Pete Chivers

Wirksworth Heritage Centre 31 St Johns Street, Wirksworth

A journey through the story of Wirksworth from its prehistoric origins, Roman visitors, wealth from lead mining and quarrying to its present status as a town full of creative professionals and a community that works together through sport, an Arts Festival, and even a Wizarding Day- keeping the town alive.  

£7

Wirksworth Book Festival – Day 1

Wirksworth welcomes the return of its book festival and fair for a day on the 20th April and a little bit more on the 19th and 21st. The festival features local and national and local authors talking about their work and is sponsored by TDP, manufacturers of recycled plastic furniture, and Scarthin Books. Friday 19th […]

£10

Wirksworth Book Festival – Day 2

Wirksworth welcomes the return of its book festival and fair for a day on the 20th April and a little bit more on the 19th and 21st. The festival features local and national and local authors talking about their work and is sponsored by TDP, manufacturers of recycled plastic furniture, and Scarthin Books. Saturday 20th […]

Wirksworth Book Festival – Day 3

Wirksworth welcomes the return of its book festival and fair for a day on the 20th April and a little bit more on the 19th and 21st. The festival features local and national and local authors talking about their work and is sponsored by TDP, manufacturers of recycled plastic furniture, and Scarthin Books. Sunday 21st […]

Book Club

Wirksworth Heritage Centre 31 St Johns Street, Wirksworth

Dive into the world of literature at the Heritage Centre's friendly book club, convening every 4th Thursday of the month.

Book Club

Wirksworth Heritage Centre 31 St Johns Street, Wirksworth

Dive into the world of literature at the Heritage Centre's friendly book club, convening every 4th Thursday of the month.

Art Exhibition

The Royal Oak 14 North End, Wirksworth, Derbyshire, United Kingdom

An opportunity to see the work of artists Stuart Wheeldon and Dan Marsh. Stuart will be displaying his new photographic exhibition entitled Middleton Moor and more, Landscape seen through the eye of cinematography. Dan Marsh is displaying a series of mixed media paintings

Art Exhibition

The Royal Oak 14 North End, Wirksworth, Derbyshire, United Kingdom

An opportunity to see the work of artists Stuart Wheeldon and Dan Marsh. Stuart will be displaying his new photographic exhibition entitled Middleton Moor and more, Landscape seen through the eye of cinematography. Dan Marsh is displaying a series of mixed media paintings

Art Exhibition

The Royal Oak 14 North End, Wirksworth, Derbyshire, United Kingdom

An opportunity to see the work of artists Stuart Wheeldon and Dan Marsh. Stuart will be displaying his new photographic exhibition entitled Middleton Moor and more, Landscape seen through the eye of cinematography. Dan Marsh is displaying a series of mixed media paintings

Wirksworth Carnival

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!

Landlocked 2

The Feather Star

A two day gathering with a Summer vibe of surf and rock n roll live music and Djs After the success of LANDLOCKED in 2023 LANDLOCKED 2 is back in 2024. A night and full day of LIVE MUSIC. 10 bands and 10 Djs. Saturday is completely family and dog friendly! Award winning pub in […]

£15