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5 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Wirksworth That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Wirksworth, United Kingdom including The Northern Light Cinema, The Feather Star, Wirksworth Heritage Centre, Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, St. Mary's Church.
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1. The Northern Light Cinema
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 98 reviews
Films are great aren’t they? Everyone loves a good movie, whatever a ‘good movie’ means to them. The Northern Light Cinema aims to put the fun back in film, making a trip to the flicks not just about watching great movies but about having a great night out. To compliment our range of films, our bar serves a great range of beers, wines and spirits. All served to help wash down the range of Mediterranean-inspired food, perfectly sourced and presented. All this, tucked away in the old Malthouse on North End, here in Wirksworth, the hidden gem of the Peak District. The Northern Light Cinema – doing films differently.
Reviewed By paulhalliday2018 - Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
We had pizza and wine before watching the film.The whole experience was fabulous. Super place and super staff. Thank you very much.
2. The Feather Star
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By jabba82 - Stratfield Saye, United Kingdom
Great little place with super friendly welcome. Certainly one to try whilst in Wirksworth! Perfectly kept selection of interesting Beers.
3. Wirksworth Heritage Centre
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5.0 based on 17 reviews
Exciting new museum and all-weather destination for families and inquisitive visitors, bringing to life stories of a remarkable place in the heart of a historic town. Our Webster's café sells lovely home-made food, and our courtyard is ideal for cyclists and dog walkers. We have a wide range of gifts and locally made products, and we run walks, talks, arts, crafts, music and workshops for all.
Reviewed By JanetandDavid20 - Norfolk, United Kingdom
An excellent well presented heritage centre and we found it very interesting for all ages. Found the captions easy to read which I have found a bugbear at times in other museums etc. Gives a very good overview of the town and its history.
4. Ecclesbourne Valley Railway
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4.5 based on 438 reviews
With its headquarters in the fine old Peak District market town of Wirksworth, the Ecclesboume Valley line, at nine miles, is Derbyshire's longest heritage railway. The line runs through some of the most pleasant scenery in the White Peak, from its joint station with the main line at Duffield to its northern terminus at Ravenstor, close to the High Peak Trail and the National Stone Centre. The line provides services mainly operated by heritage diesel railcars, with four trains a day on summer weekends and on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in the high summer. The timetable is designed to connect with East Midlands Trains' services to and from Derby and Nottingham. Visitors may wish to take advantage of a 'zigzag choo choo' all Day Rover Ticket issued by the railway and Trent Barton providing an excellent opportunity for discount travel through the beautiful derbyshire countryside by bus and rail. Steam hauled services are also operated at peak periods, please call us to check what is running. If you would prefer to see the line from the Driver's cab or realise a childhood dream by taking the controls of one of our heritage steam or diesel locomotives then you can book that day to remember direct on our website. We offer a range of experiences to suit any occasion and budget.
5. St. Mary's Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By 997briant - London, United Kingdom
Imposing stone buildings and an intricate network of narrow lanes, alleyways, jitties and ginnels (some very steep) draw the lovers of history and heritage to the scenic small town of Wirksworth in the Derbyshire Dales. Near to the centre of this historic market town, along St Mary’s Gate, you’ll find one such imposing stone structure: the beautiful and ancient parish church of St Mary the Virgin. It sits in a circular churchyard which is thought to have been a site of worship since 650AD. It’s soft pinkish stonework was gleaming in the morning sun, and it’s graceful spire could be seen from the many vantage points above the town (walk up Green Hill and you’ll know what i mean). It’s a delightful place to visit. The earliest parts of St Mary's as it stands today are from the 13th century and include the lower part of the tower and the massive crossing piers. Further work was done in the 14th and 15th centuries, with a full restoration completed in the 19th century. Do visit the interior of the church if it is open. You’ll be instantly surprised at the space; it seems so much larger that it appears from the outside. However, St Mary's is most famous for carvings from a church or churches that stood on this site going back to Saxon times. These can be found throughout the church, mounted into the fabric of the walls. The most renowned of these is the Wirksworth Stone. It is built into the north wall of the nave and is oblong-shaped and chunky; it measures 5 feet x 3 feet but is probably not as long as it originally was (as can be seen at the western edge) due to damage over the centuries. It’s a richly carved sculptured stone with biblical scenes and figures, which is said to date from the 7th-9th century. It was found buried below the chancel in 1820, covering a grave with a complete skeleton in it. Nearly as famous is 'T'owd Man of Bonsall' a carving of a medieval lead worker, holding the tools of his trade, including a basket known as a kibble. In a nod to the Derbyshire vernacular he is affectionately known as 'T'Owd Man' - the Old Man - or even by the play on words 'Mr Toad'. He is said to be 800 years old, or thereabouts. The churchyard is also very pretty, and at the time of my visit, strewn with a host of golden daffodils. Work right around it, to see headstones of locals. You’ll also see a bit of a curiosity resting against an east-facing wall of the church. It looks like a stone coffin from yore, though I can’t be sure about that. This is a beautiful spot to visit in Wirksworth. Don’t miss it.
