Wirksworth
Things to do in Wirksworth, Derbyshire
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Wirksworth is a market town in the Derbyshire Dales, in the heart of the East Midlands. The town has a long history connected to lead and fluorspar mining, which shaped its landscape and heritage. Today it serves as a base for exploring the surrounding countryside and the attractions of the Peak District.
Where to stay in Wirksworth(1)
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The Bear Inn is a hotel in the town centre offering overnight accommodation. The Racecourse Retreat is a campground on the edge of Wirksworth with pitches for tents and motorhomes.
The Old Lockup
46 North End, Matlock
The Bear Inn
Wirksworth Road, Wirksworth
8.6
Oakhill
The Hill, Cromford, two miles from Matlock Bath
from £150/night
Oakhill Hotel
Intake Lane, Matlock
The Greyhound Hotel
Market Place, Matlock
The Family Tree
Derby Road, Matlock
8.1
New Bath Hotel & Spa
New Bath Road, Matlock Bath
from £120/night
Pig of Lead - B&B
Via Gellia Road, Matlock
Things to Do in Wirksworth(1)
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Steeple Grange Light Railway operates narrow-gauge heritage trains from a site just outside the town, offering trips through the local countryside.
Where to Eat in Wirksworth(1)
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Dons Pan Asian serves East and Southeast Asian food in the town.
Attractions Near Wirksworth
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Pennine Bridleway National Trail
Kirkby Stephen
The Play Mill
Bonsall · ⭐ 4.5
Nerf Zone Matlock Bath
Matlock Bath
3 mi
Temple Mine
Matlock Bath · ⭐ 4.9
3 mi
Lea Green Centre
Matlock · ⭐ 4.5
3 mi
Matlock Bath Aquarium
Matlock Bath · ⭐ 4.3
bonkers illumination golf
Matlock · ⭐ 4.7
3 mi
The Heights of Abraham
Matlock Bath · ⭐ 4.5
Camping in Wirksworth(1)
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The Racecourse Retreat
⭐ 4.1 · from £25/night
Birchwood Farm Camping and Caravanning
⭐ 4.7 · from £18/night
Birchwood Farm Caravan Park
⭐ 4.7
Hankin Farm Campsite
⭐ 4.6 · from £20/night
Tannenbaum Campsite
⭐ 4.8
Saints Meadow
⭐ 5.0 · from £75/night
The Duke William
⭐ 4.4
Moor Edge Farm Certificated Location
⭐ 4.8
Self-Catering Cottages in Wirksworth
All cottages in Wirksworth →Coldwell Street Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £413
The Coach House
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £457
The Counting House
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £507
The Wee House on the Hill
1 bed · sleeps 2
Lane End
1 bed · sleeps 2
Pear Tree Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £387
Greenacres Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £842
Godfrey Hole Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 3 · from £453
Common questions about Wirksworth
How many campsites are there in Wirksworth?
We list 1 campsites in and around Wirksworth, of which 1 take tents and 1 offer glamping.
Which campsites in Wirksworth have electric hook-up?
1 of the 1 campsites we list in Wirksworth offer an electric hook-up.
Where can I stay in Wirksworth?
We list 1 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Wirksworth.
What is there to do in Wirksworth?
We list 1 attractions and things to do in and around Wirksworth.
Where can I eat in Wirksworth?
We list 1 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Wirksworth.
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