Every year on the last weekend in June, the town comes alive with it's annual Hidden Gardens and Courtyards of Wirksworth weekend event. Approximately 30 gardens will be open, showcasing the varied gardens, courtyards, hidden gems, and often surprising views which makes Wirksworth so special DATE - Saturday 29th to Sunday 30th June TIME - […]
UK National Trials Championship Derbyshire Biketrial Centre, Wirksworth Sunday 30th of June Categories to be entered: Poussin / White – U10 (YOB – 2014 or younger) Benjamin / Blue – U12 (YOB – 2013 / 2012) Minimes / Green – U14 (YOB – 2011 /2010) Cadet / Black – U16 (YOB – 2009/2008) Youth Girls / […]
Wirksworth’s weekly market offers up the best of our local producers
If you've not yet had the Spooky experience, then you're in for a treat!. The Spooky Men's Chorale is a vast, steam powered and black clad behemoth, seemingly accidentally capable of rendering audiences moist eyed with mute appreciation or haplessly gurgling with merriment. Based on the twin pillars of grand foolishness and the quest for […]
Wirksworth’s weekly market offers up the best of our local producers
The ultimate Malawian street DUO. “Intuitive, authentic, and full of ruthless rhythms, Madalitso will make you clap, dance, smile and dance some more.” It's been an extraordinary few years for this dance folk duo, who until 2017, hadn't left their native Malawi. The decade spent roaming the streets as a pair, and perfecting their home-made […]
30 beers and ciders from your favourite National breweries. The best Traditional and modern ales Live music and Entertainment Beer symposium Merch TOMBOLA
Dive into the world of literature at the Heritage Centre's friendly book club, convening every 4th Thursday of the month.
Wirksworth invites you to join us for a 10-day celebration of the arts with a mix of music, performance, and visual arts.
The town transforms into a huge gallery for the weekend of the 9th & 10th September. Homes, gardens & public spaces across the town are thrown open for over a hundred artists to exhibit their work.
The Christians up close and personal in a unique intimate setting. Described as "the Temptations in ripped jeans ......" by one rock critic, the Liverpool band's infectious melodies and warm harmonies had a deep emotional undercurrent. Feeding on accusations, protest, despair and even self-doubt, their "socially aware soul" made a big impact on the complacent […]
The Art & Architecture Trail weekend is rounded off with a celebration of local musical talent. Join the town in this popular FREE OUTDOOR EVENT (part of the Wirksworth Festival).
Wirksworth Civic Society presents: An illustrated talk by Doreen Buxton, local historian on the development of tourism at Matlock Bath
Wirksworth’s weekly market offers up the best of our local producers
The place to buy all manner of things made in and around Wirksworth. The Saturday Farmers’ Market started as a pilot at the Wirksworth Festival in 2008 with a handful of stalls, gradually growing to become a regular source of locally produced fine food, crafts and information about stuff happening in and around the town.All stalls are run by small independent businesses, some only being found at the Wirksworth market! Most of our stall holders are based close by in the picturesque Derbyshire valleys of the nearby Amber, Ecclesbourne and Derwent rivers and we reckon the average distance they travel is no more than 15 miles!
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 […]
Something magical happens in town every October as fans of Harry Potter, and other wizardly stories, gather for a day of family and grown-up wizarding activities. There are events across town, from crafts, stalls and food, to train rides, owls, snakes and storytelling. There is a special screening of a Harry Potter film and a Quidditch tournament. Everyone is […]
Wirksworth’s weekly market offers up the best of our local producers
Come and Sing day in St Mary's Church Wirksworth hosted by Wirksworth Community Choir with Musical Director Adam Green We will be singing Vivaldi's Gloria (Ricordi edition) as the main event with two of Handel's Coronation Anthems: Zadok the Priest and The King Shall Rejoice as the support acts Adam will be leading the Gloria […]
Performance of the pieces following a Come and Sing Day hosted by Wirksworth Community Choir
Wirksworth’s weekly market offers up the best of our local producers
Wirksworth’s weekly market offers up the best of our local producers
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Wirksworth’s weekly market offers up the best of our local producers
