Museums · East Midlands
Wirksworth
In or near Middleton.
Wirksworth — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Wirksworth · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Wirksworth is a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
Wirksworth is a market town located on the edge of the Peak District National Park, known for its vibrant community and as a popular destination for walkers and holiday-makers. The town council actively works to enhance local facilities and services, contributing to the town's lively atmosphere.
Place summary
Wirksworth is a museum located in the East Midlands. It focuses on the area's rich history and heritage, showcasing local artefacts and stories. The museum aims to preserve and interpret the cultural significance of Wirksworth and its surroundings.
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Background
History
The origins of Wirksworth are thought to have related to the presence of thermal warm water springs nearby, coupled with a sheltered site at the head of a glaciated valley, able to yield cereals such as oats and provide timber suitable for building. The Wirksworth area in the White Peak is known for Neolithic and Bronze Age remains. Woolly rhinoceros bones were found by lead miners in 1822 in Dream Cave, on private land between Wirksworth and present-day Carsington Water. A nearby cave at Carsington Pasture yielded prehistoric finds in the late 20th century.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.0820, -1.5740
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Derbyshire Dales
- Parish
- Wirksworth
- Postcode
- DE4 4DR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
- Nearest railway station
- Wirksworth — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.wirksworthtowncouncil.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Wirksworth (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wirksworth?
- Wirksworth is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE4 4DR), in the parish of Wirksworth.
- What is Wirksworth?
- Wirksworth — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wirksworth?
- The nearest railway station is Wirksworth, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE4 4DR.
- How do I get to Wirksworth?
- The nearest railway station is Wirksworth, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE4 4DR.