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 […]
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 […]
Every year we celebrate this brewery from South Wales' birthday. These guys are real innovators of modern brewing. Each February they produce a number of beers to push the boundaries of the most avid beer ticker. Expect loads of free merch, exceptionally wild tastes, and notes to help you decipher the party in your mouth.
Classical Quartet concert in St. Mary's Church, Wirksworth performance from Magenta Strings. Tickets available via Eventbrite or from Marsdens Shop, Market Place, Wirksworth.
Award winning chef and host of food events at places like Chatsworth house come to host a Pop Up Restaurant in The Feather Star.......see poster for the link to menus and bookings
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' […]
Each session we welcome a different special guest to play a set of their original music before opening the floor for musicians to play their own self penned music in a relaxed and supportive environment. Listeners most welcome. Sessions are monthly on the last Thursday of every month.
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.