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 miles
- Nottingham 18.8 miles
- Derby 12.8 miles
- Stoke-on-Trent 24.2 miles
- Mansfield 16.8 miles
- Burton upon Trent 19.4 miles
- Chesterfield 12.9 miles
- West Bridgford 21.9 miles
- Long Eaton 18.1 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 13.1 miles
- Swadlincote 21.3 miles
- Ilkeston 13.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Wirksworth Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Middleton Built-up area 1 mile
- Callow Parish 1.3 miles
- Hopton Parish 1.5 miles
- Cromford Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Ashleyhay Parish 2 miles
- Carsington Parish 2.3 miles
- Bonsall Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Matlock Bath Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Cromford & Matlock Bath Ward 2.6 miles
- Kirk Ireton Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Alderwasley Parish 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Wirksworth
DE6 3JY, DE4 4AN, DE4 4PX, DE4 4AZ, DE4 4AB, DE4 4JA, DE4 4DF, DE4 4ED, DE4 4AR … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 20.4 miles
- Manchester Airport 34.2 miles
- Wirksworth Railway Station 0.6 miles
- Ravenstor Railway Station 0.6 miles
Hotels near Wirksworth Ad
- Oakhill 4 2 miles
- The View at the White Horse Woolley Moor 4 7 miles
- The Bear Inn 3 2.3 miles
- Hodgkinsons Hotel Matlock Bath 2.6 miles
- Stables Ashbourne 7.7 miles
- The Peacock at Rowsley 5 7.4 miles
- Peak Edge Hotel 4 8.8 miles
- The Strutt Arms 7.1 miles
- Biggin Hall Country House Hotel 3 8.5 miles
- New Bath Hotel & Spa 3 2.4 miles
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 miles
- Rough Wood Forest 7.3 miles
- East Wood Forest 7.9 miles
- The Impact arena Stadium 8.4 miles
- Greaves's Wood Forest 9 miles
- Chatsworth House Estate 9.2 miles
- Chatsworth House Country house 10 miles
- Hardwick Hall Country house 12.8 miles
- Pride Park Stadium 13 miles
- B2net Stadium Stadium 13.4 miles
- Sutton Scarsdale Hall Estate 13.8 miles
- Barrow Hill Engine Shed Museum 15.6 miles