English Heritage sites near Wirksworth Parish
WINGFIELD MANOR
5 miles from Wirksworth Parish
The vast and immensely impressive ruins of a palatial medieval manor house, with a huge undercrofted Great Hall and a defensible High Tower 22 metres (72 feet) tall.
NINE LADIES STONE CIRCLE
7 miles from Wirksworth Parish
A small early Bronze Age stone circle of (actually) ten stones. Believed to be nine ladies turned to stone as a penalty for dancing on Sunday.
HOB HURST'S HOUSE
9 miles from Wirksworth Parish
A square prehistoric burial mound with an earthwork ditch and outer bank. Named after a local goblin.
ARBOR LOW STONE CIRCLE AND GIB HILL BARROW
10 miles from Wirksworth Parish
The region's most important prehistoric site, Arbor Low is a Neolithic henge monument atmospherically set in high moorland. A circle of some 50 white limestone slabs within an earthen bank and ditch.
HARDWICK OLD HALL
12 miles from Wirksworth Parish
The remodelled family home of Bess of Hardwick, one of the richest and most remarkable women of Elizabethan England, stands beside the New Hall she raised later in the 1590s.
SUTTON SCARSDALE HALL
13 miles from Wirksworth Parish
The imposing shell of a grandiose Georgian mansion built in 1724-29, with an immensely columned exterior. Roofless since 1919, when its interiors were dismantled and some exported to America.
Churches in Wirksworth Parish
St Mary's
Church Close
Wirksworth
Matlock
01629 824707
https://www.wirksworthteamministry.co.uk
St Mary's is one of the most significant churches in Derbyshire. Apart from offering weekly worship the church is used as a cultural hub, with many concerts and participation in the annual Wirksworth Arts Festival.
The church is open daily to explore both its historical significance but also as a place of prayerful silence.
You are welcome to join us at any of our services.
Pubs in Wirksworth Parish
Bolehill Mens Institute
Bolehill Mens Institute, Wirksworth
Feather Star
Market Place, Wirksworth, DE4 4ET
07931 424117
thefeatherstar.co.uk/
Feather Star (Closed)
George Hotel
George Hotel, Wirksworth
Hope & Anchor
Market Place, Wirksworth, DE4 4ET
(01629) 823773
hope-and-anchor.co.uk/
Kings Field
Kings Field, Wirksworth
Lime Kiln
An old pub with a modernised interior. There is a central bar area with TV and a small pool room off; to the left is a lounge area on two levels. At the back is a large area called 'Rock Face'; this is a former quarry with steep rock walls,...
Malt Shovel Inn
Roadside inn, high above Wirksworth. Popular with tourists and walkers. Facilities include a boule pitch.
Northern Light Cinema
The Malthouse, North End, Wirksworth, DE4 4FG
(01629) 337513
thenorthernlightcinema.co.uk
Quarryman
Tucked away just up from the Market Place you will find this inviting 18th century inn, which has history dating back to 1780. This cosy one roomed traditional inn offers a warm welcome to visitors and locals alike. Serves up to five real a...
Royal Oak
Situated down a narrow street in historic Wirksworth, this is a stone built locals pub with plenty of atmosphere, open fire and up to five real ales. Note that this pub opens at 8pm and Sunday is the only lunchtime session. No meals are ser...
Vaults
Vaults, Wirksworth
Wheatsheaf
A community pub supporting local football teams. Indoor games include darts, dominoes and pool. The large screen TV usually shows sport or music channels. Lunchtime and evening meals available. The beer garden has an area for playing boules...