Wirksworth
Parish in Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.081, -1.551 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 30 53 |
| Population: | 5,038 |
| Dialling code: | 01629 (Matlock) |
The historic market town of Wirksworth sits in the Derbyshire Dales on the edge of the Peak District in Derbyshire, England. Built largely of local limestone, its narrow, steep streets and compact centre reflect centuries of lead mining and quarrying - industries that reach back to Roman and medieval times and have left a visible network of old mineworks, quarries and sturdy stone cottages.
Today Wirksworth combines a lively local community with an artisan and visitor economy: independent shops, galleries, cafés and a long‑running arts festival draw visitors, while farming, light industry and tourism remain important. The preserved Ecclesbourne Valley Railway and nearby walking routes make it a handy base for exploring the surrounding dales and countryside.
Postcode districts covering Wirksworth
Most populated places nearby
- Sheffield 20.7 miles
- Nottingham 17.5 miles
- Derby 12.2 miles
- Mansfield 15.5 miles
- Burton upon Trent 19.4 miles
- Chesterfield 12.5 miles
- West Bridgford 20.6 miles
- Long Eaton 17.1 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 11.9 miles
- Worksop 24.2 miles
- Swadlincote 21.1 miles
- Ilkeston 12.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Wirksworth Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Ashleyhay Parish 1.4 miles
- Alderwasley Parish 1.5 miles
- Cromford Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Middleton Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Callow Parish 2.2 miles
- Whatstandwell Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Holloway Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Cromford & Matlock Bath Ward 2.4 miles
- Matlock Bath Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Hopton Parish 2.8 miles
- Dethick, Lea and Holloway Parish 2.9 miles
Example postcodes in Wirksworth
DE4 4JG, DE4 4ER, DE4 4GQ, DE4 4GT, DE4 4GY, DE4 4FE, DE4 4BD, DE4 4AN, DE4 4DG … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 19.6 miles
- Manchester Airport 35.4 miles
- Wirksworth Railway Station 0.7 miles
- Ravenstor Railway Station 1.1 miles
Hotels near Wirksworth Ad
- Oakhill 4 1.9 miles
- The View at the White Horse Woolley Moor 4 6.2 miles
- The Bear Inn 3 1 mile
- Hodgkinsons Hotel Matlock Bath 2.7 miles
- The Strutt Arms 6.2 miles
- Peak Edge Hotel 4 8.6 miles
- The Peacock at Rowsley 5 8 miles
- Stables Ashbourne 8.7 miles
- Santo's Higham Farm Hotel 4 6.3 miles
- The Lion Hotel 3 4.8 miles
Schools in Wirksworth
- Anthony Gell School Secondary
- Wirksworth C of E Infant School Primary
- Wirksworth Junior School Primary
Local points of interest
- The Impact arena Stadium 7.1 miles
- Job's Wood Forest 7.1 miles
- Rough Wood Forest 8 miles
- East Wood Forest 8.5 miles
- Greaves's Wood Forest 9.6 miles
- Chatsworth House Estate 9.6 miles
- Chatsworth House Country house 10.4 miles
- Hardwick Hall Country house 11.7 miles
- Pride Park Stadium 12.2 miles
- B2net Stadium Stadium 13 miles
- Sutton Scarsdale Hall Estate 13 miles
- Field Mill Stadium 15 miles