ON YOUR DOORSTEP

Wirksworth is a small market town of great character with plenty to offer close by
Bistros, pubs, cafes & quirky shops…plus its very own little cinema
Explore the town on foot to discover its fascinating history

PLACES TO VISIT

The Northern Light Cinema 
www.thenorthernlightcinema.co.uk
Book a sofa for 2 with a bottle of wine. Seating just 52, this is a small but beautiful experience

Wirksworth Heritage Centre
www.wirksworthheritage.co.uk
Discover the significance of red tape, George Elliot & The Dream Cave on a visit to the Heritage Centre.

The StarDisc
www.stardisc.org
Take a stroll up Greenhill for stunning views from “The StarDisc – a 21st century stone circle and celestial amphitheatre”

PLACES TO EAT & DRINK

Bars & Bistros

Pubs & Cafes

A document from 1840 lists over 50 pubs in Wirksworth. Now there are somewhat fewer – but still worth a visit!
The Red Lion, The Hope & Anchor, The Royal Oak, The Quarryman 

Websters Cafe, Otto, Sour Cow, Sizzling Pig, The Dining Room 

 

Food to Order

  • The Rhubarb Kitchenwww.therhubarbkitchen.co.uk
    Special made-to-order breakfast, lunch and dinners. Picnic rucksacks and celebration boxes

Takeaways

Various options on the high street: fish & chips, curry or pizza

SHOPS

The town has a string of small independent shops
Food & drink, antiques & vintage, interiors, books, gifts, crafts & fair-trade.
There is Coop & petrol station on the edge of town

EVENTS

Wirksworth is a creative, vibrant community where there is always something going on.
Weekly produce market (Tues) & monthly farmers’ market (1st Sat each month)
Annual events include the Well Dressing Carnival, Arts Festival, Open Gardens & ‘Antiques in the Streets’

LOCAL LINKS

  • Zantium Studios  – Craft workshops (1 mile from The Counting House)
  • Skopa – Zero waste shop – Range of dried foods, gifts & household products
  • Haarlem Mill – A great venue for weddings & events
  • Sauced Here – Local produce delivered to your door

“The perfect setting for a romantic break”
“A truly special place to stay. Such attention to detail”
“Wirksworth is a real gem”