Wirksworth Hidden Gardens and Courtyards

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 […]

£5

What’s That Plant?

Derbyshire Eco Centre Porter Lane, Matlock, Derbyshire, United Kingdom

Come on a gentle stroll around the grounds of the Eco Centre with Leslie. We'll identify trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants within the space and discuss what they are, how they can benefit your own garden and what their requirements are in order to perform at their best. Venue: Derbyshire Eco Centre Approximate course length: […]

£4.00 – £12.00

Poetry Night

Wirksworth Heritage Centre 31 St Johns Street, Wirksworth

Every first Thursday of the month. Led by Denise Bristow, join the group and read some of your own poems or just listen and enjoy.

Co-working day

Come and join us for Co-working at 17 St John Street Free from 9-5pm every Wednesday through the summer.

Book Club

Wirksworth Heritage Centre 31 St Johns Street, Wirksworth

Every fourth Thursday of the month. Join our friendly regulars and discuss the book of the month at Wirksworth Heritage Centre.

Co-working day

Come and join us for Co-working at 17 St John Street Free from 9-5pm every Wednesday through the summer.

Family Learning – Photography For Fun

Derbyshire Eco Centre Porter Lane, Matlock, Derbyshire, United Kingdom

Learn the basics of creative photography in a fun and creative relaxed workshop. This course is for creative families who are looking for some guidance in how to channel their ideas You will learn: About composition, the practical basics, and fun ways to explore your creativity together. How to take great photographs of nature and […]

Feather Star Beer Festival

The Feather Star

Jo & Rob from the Award Winning Feather Star Alehouse invite you to the Feather Star Beer Festival! 30 Real Ales + 15 Craft Kegs + 10 Real Ciders + Live Music + Family Friendly + Great Food!

Co-working day

Come and join us for Co-working at 17 St John Street Free from 9-5pm every Wednesday through the summer.

Poetry Night

Wirksworth Heritage Centre 31 St Johns Street, Wirksworth

Every first Thursday of the month. Led by Denise Bristow, join the group and read some of your own poems or just listen and enjoy.

Co-working day

Come and join us for Co-working at 17 St John Street Free from 9-5pm every Wednesday through the summer.

Co-working day

Come and join us for Co-working at 17 St John Street Free from 9-5pm every Wednesday through the summer.

Death Cafe

Memorial Hall Garden

Come and join this friendly, informal session to chat about any aspect of death that you would like to explore, with free refreshments! There are few opportunities to talk openly about death, but many of us want to do just that. Doing so may help us to get things organised and give us conversation starters […]

Urban Sketching Derbyshire

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 […]

Co-working day

Come and join us for Co-working at 17 St John Street Free from 9-5pm every Wednesday through the summer.

Book Club

Wirksworth Heritage Centre 31 St Johns Street, Wirksworth

Every fourth Thursday of the month. Join our friendly regulars and discuss the book of the month at Wirksworth Heritage Centre.

Heritage Talk : Cheese Making with Alan Salt

Wirksworth Heritage Centre 31 St Johns Street, Wirksworth

Come to Wirksworth Heritage Centre for an evening of cheese and wine! Alan Salt of the award-winning Hartington Creamery returns with a new talk about cheese making and will give a demonstration while you sample some of their cheeses with a glass of wine.

£10.00

Co-working day

Come and join us for Co-working at 17 St John Street Free from 9-5pm every Wednesday through the summer.

Poetry Night

Wirksworth Heritage Centre 31 St Johns Street, Wirksworth

Every first Thursday of the month. Led by Denise Bristow, join the group and read some of your own poems or just listen and enjoy.

Wirksworth Poetry Collective

Wirksworth Heritage Centre 31 St Johns Street, Wirksworth

An evening of words, whimsy and wonder, all on the subject of our fascinating town. Thursday 7th September - BOOKING ADVISABLE Doors open at 7pm for a prompt start at 7:30pm, £3pp    

£3

The Premier of the Story of Stoney Wood by Gavin Repton & Mark Gwynne-Jones

The Town Hall

Talking of Tree Planting...The Premiere of The Story of Stoney Wood - a beautiful new film by the creative duo Gavin Repton and Mark Gwynne-Jones, capturing the journey from bare limestone chippings to the woodland we love today; with entertaining out-takes from Mark Gwynne-Jones. There will also be a showing the art film and animated […]

Free – £8

Photography Exhibition: Phil Richards

Wirksworth Heritage Centre 31 St Johns Street, Wirksworth

An exhibition in the studio at Wirksworth Heritage Centre by local photographer Phil Richards. Prints and digital images of some of Phil's favourite places in and around Wirksworth and collages of lots of familiar faces around the town.

Book Club

Wirksworth Heritage Centre 31 St Johns Street, Wirksworth

Every fourth Thursday of the month. Join our friendly regulars and discuss the book of the month at Wirksworth Heritage Centre.

Wirksworth Model Railway Exhibition

Ecclesbourne Valley Railway

The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway are proud to announce the 18th Wirksworth Model Railway Exhibition. Spread across three venues around Wirksworth town centre - The Town Hall, The Memorial Hall and The Parish Rooms. Don't forget to visit our Model Railway Coach at Wirksworth Station too! Includes: Specialist Trade Stalls DVDs and Books EVRA Tombola Secondhand […]