Wirksworth
Ward in Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.084, -1.583 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 28 54 |
| Dialling code: | 01629 (Matlock) |
Wirksworth is a historic market town and electoral ward in the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, England, sitting on the western edge of the Peak District National Park and a short drive from Matlock. Its compact centre of cobbled streets and stone buildings reflects a long history of lead mining and limestone quarrying, with origins stretching back to Roman times.
Today the area mixes tourism, independent shops, crafts and small-scale industry with a strong community life: there is a local heritage centre, a busy programme of arts events and festivals, and links to the heritage Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, all of which help keep Wirksworth’s historic character active alongside modern commuting and rural businesses.
Postcode districts covering Wirksworth
Most populated places nearby
- Sheffield 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Nottingham 18.8 miles30.2 km
- Derby 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Stoke-on-Trent 24.2 miles38.9 km
- Mansfield 16.8 miles27 km
- Burton upon Trent 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Chesterfield 12.9 miles20.8 km
- West Bridgford 21.9 miles35.2 km
- Long Eaton 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Sutton in Ashfield 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Swadlincote 21.3 miles34.4 km
- Ilkeston 13.6 miles21.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Wirksworth Built-up area 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Middleton Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Callow Parish 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Hopton Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Cromford Built-up area 1.8 miles3 km
- Ashleyhay Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Carsington Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Bonsall Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Matlock Bath Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Cromford & Matlock Bath Ward 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Kirk Ireton Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Alderwasley Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
Example postcodes in Wirksworth
DE4 4DP, DE4 4NG, DE4 4NS, DE4 4NB, DE4 4BT, DE4 4FL, DE4 4LS, DE4 4NP, DE4 4GZ … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 20.4 miles32.9 km
- Manchester Airport 34.2 miles55 km
- Wirksworth Railway Station 0.6 miles1 km
- Ravenstor Railway Station 0.6 miles1 km
Hotels near Wirksworth Ad
- Oakhill 4 2 miles3.2 km
- Hodgkinsons Hotel Matlock Bath 2.6 miles4.2 km
- The View at the White Horse Woolley Moor 4 7 miles11.3 km
- The Bear Inn 3 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Stables Ashbourne 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Gulliver's Resort Matlock Bath 2.7 miles4.3 km
- The Peacock at Rowsley 5 7.4 miles12 km
- Biggin Hall Country House Hotel 3 8.5 miles13.7 km
- New Bath Hotel & Spa 3 2.4 miles3.8 km
- The Strutt Arms 7.1 miles11.4 km
Schools in Wirksworth
- Anthony Gell School Secondary
- Carsington and Hopton Primary School Primary
- Middleton Community Primary School Primary
- Wirksworth C of E Infant School Primary
- Wirksworth Junior School Primary
Local points of interest
- Job's Wood Forest 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Rough Wood Forest 7.3 miles11.8 km
- East Wood Forest 7.9 miles12.8 km
- The Impact arena Stadium 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Greaves's Wood Forest 9 miles14.4 km
- Chatsworth House Estate 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Chatsworth House Country house 10 miles16.1 km
- Hardwick Hall Country house 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Pride Park Stadium 13 miles20.9 km
- B2net Stadium Stadium 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Sutton Scarsdale Hall Estate 13.8 miles22.3 km
- Barrow Hill Engine Shed Museum 15.6 miles25.1 km