Poetry Night
Wirksworth Heritage Centre 31 St Johns Street, WirksworthEvery first Thursday of the month. Led by Denise Bristow, join the group and read some of your own poems or just listen and enjoy.
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Concealed Objects & Written Charms
Wirksworth Heritage Centre 31 St Johns Street, WirksworthProtection in the Medieval Period. Have you had a run of bad luck? Do you suffer from unexplained pains? Is your husband being led astray? What can you do? Who can help? Agnes Peterkin, The Cunning Woman, is the answer to all of your problems. She can offer you protection from serpents, thieves, and even […]
£7
Bamfords Vaulation Day
Wirksworth Heritage Centre 31 St Johns Street, WirksworthCome to Wirksworth Heritage Centre for their monthly Antiques Valuation and Discovery Day presented by Bamfords Auctioneers & Valuers. At the Heritage every 2nd Tuesday of the month 2-4pm Note: Items may also be left to be included in the auction. For more information call 01332 210000 or visit www.bamfords-auctions.co.uk (Donations encouraged to support the Heritage […]
Creepy Ceilidh
The Maltings Wirksworth,Creepy Ceilidh, a night of live music and traditional Scottish ceilidh dancing, with a haunted Halloween twist! The spooky Schuggie will lead you as caller, and the fearsome What a Palaver Band shall squeeze out the ghastly tunes! Some other ghoulish treats await ye also! Bring your own bottle and don't forget your dancing bones. […]
£10
Book Club
Wirksworth Heritage Centre 31 St Johns Street, WirksworthEvery fourth Thursday of the month. Join our friendly regulars and discuss the book of the month at Wirksworth Heritage Centre.
Heritage Talk: The Lost Houses of Wirksworth
Wirksworth Heritage Centre 31 St Johns Street, WirksworthWirskworth Heritage Centre Heritage Talk presents 'The Lost Houses of Wirksworth of Wirksworth presented by Evelyn Murray. Exploring the histories of three grand houses, The Lees, Wirksworth Hall, and Nether House. Where were they, who lived there and what do they teach us about the history of the town?
£7
Poetry Night
Wirksworth Heritage Centre 31 St Johns Street, WirksworthEvery first Thursday of the month. Led by Denise Bristow, join the group and read some of your own poems or just listen and enjoy.
Ghost Walk & Supper
Wirksworth Heritage Centre 31 St Johns Street, WirksworthIt is that time of year again! Walk the town with our walk leader Pete Chivers. Hear about the history and some chilling tales of spooky happenings, right here in Wirksworth! Booking essential, £12pp (includes soup and a roll, and a hot drink). The walk starts at the Heritage Centre at 7pm sharp. Please wear […]
£12
Eco Club Film – The Oil Machine
The Northern Light CinemaThe Oil Machine explores the complexities of transitioning away from oil and gas as a society and considers how quickly we can do it. Come and join us for what we hope will be an inspiring chat afterwards in the barn at the Royal Oak (opposite the cinema). On Sunday 12th November we will be […]
£10
Late-Night Christmas Shopping
WirksworthWirksworth late-night Christmas shopping Thursday the 23rd of November Until 9 pm Come and join us for a wonderful, festive evening and support your local shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. Carol singers and of course Border Morris outside Top Kens at 7 pm.
Q&A with Author Helen Jukes
Haarlem Shop 11 Market Place, Wirksworth, United KingdomJoin us for a Q&A with Haarlem based acclaimed author Helen Jukes, whose debut novel A Honeybee Heart has Five Openings receied fantastic reviews. "An inspiring, up-close portrait of tending to a honeybee hive—a year of living dangerously" Penguin "A Honeybee Heart Has Five Openings, which moved and delighted me more than a book about […]
Free
Book Club
Wirksworth Heritage Centre 31 St Johns Street, WirksworthEvery fourth Thursday of the month. Join our friendly regulars and discuss the book of the month at Wirksworth Heritage Centre.
Santa is Coming To Town!
Wirksworth Heritage Centre 31 St Johns Street, WirksworthPop along to Wirksworth Heritage Centre and visit Santa in his grotto. There will also be some Christmassy crafts in the studio! 10-3:30pm, no booking required. £5 per child (includes gift).
£5
Christmas Market
Memorial Hall GardenGood tidings! The Town Council will be running a family-friendly Christmas Market again this year, on Sunday 3rd December 10am -3pm. Alongside unique local Christmas gifts, delicious hot food and mulled wine, there will be Santa’s grotto, run by and in aid of Wirksworth Preschool Playgroup. 10am-3pm: Wirksworth Christmas Market on the Memorial Gardens. Indulge […]
Poetry Night
Wirksworth Heritage Centre 31 St Johns Street, WirksworthEvery first Thursday of the month. Led by Denise Bristow, join the group and read some of your own poems or just listen and enjoy.
Community Chritmas Festival
National Stone Centre Portland Lane, WirksworthMeet Santa, search for his reindeer in a magical trail, watch live band performances, browse a Christmas market, and more at this year's event! Activities, attractions and performances (Confirmed so far) Santa's Grotto Experience (Meet and greet with Father Christmas) The Search for Santa's Reindeer Trail Performance by Ukeswirks Band Performance by the BM&W Brass […]
Eco Film Club – The Biggest Little Farm
The Northern Light CinemaThe Biggest Little Farm film follows a city living couple moving to their dream of farming life in harmony with nature. They have a lot to learn, and not everything goes right straight away but together they find a vision for the future. The film will be followed by discussions in the barn behind the […]
£10
Heritage Walk – The Industrial Past of the National Stone Centre Site
National Stone Centre Portland Lane, WirksworthJoin Lynn Willies on this walk around the National Stone Centre site and discover some of the industrial history of the site (quarrying, limekilns and transport links) and the people who worked in them. Just £3 per person - please bring the correct change. Meet outside the cafe building (metal building on the down-hill side […]
£3
Winter Steam in the Valley
Ecclesbourne Valley RailwayOne for the enthusiast! Our first-ever winter steam event featuring visiting Class 2 78018 plus resident Class 4 80080. 0-4-0 "Brian Harrison" is set to feature and it is planned for the event to be the launch into service of Bagnall "The Duke"
£16 – £30
Heritage Walk – National Stone Centre to Middleton Top
National Stone Centre Portland Lane, WirksworthJoin Tony Wood on this walk from the National Stone Centre to Middleton Top and back - with several diversions from the direct route. You will discover some of the industrial history of the area and the people who worked in them. Just £3 per person - please bring the correct change. Meet outside the […]
£3
Heritage Walk – The Quarries of Wirksworth Town
Lime Kiln Pub Cromford Road, Wirksworth, Derbyshire, United KingdomJoin Lynn Willies on this walk around the old quarries in Wirksworth town and discover some of the industrial history of the area (quarrying, limekilns and transport links) and the people who worked in them. Just £3 per person - please bring the correct change. Meet outside the Limekiln pub in Wirksworth (DE4 4RF) at […]
£3
The Big Winter Wedding Fayre
Haarlem Mill Derby Road, Belper, Derbyshire, United KingdomAre you planning your dream wedding? If you’re newly engaged, searching for your perfect venue, or booked to get married with us already this is the day for you! We can’t wait to see you then ✨
Peter Slater: Don’t you know who I am?
Wirksworth Heritage Centre is hosting the first of their 'Special Talks' in February. Peter Slater is a sports' reporter, for both independent and BBC Radio. Hear his tales of mixing with the famous. Several thousand football matches, eight seasons covering Fomula One and 5 Tours De France later he is still out there working and […]
£7