Victorian house in Wirksworth-Guidebook
Great places to explore
Local places to visit
Carsington water is a reservoir which is 6 minutes drive away from the house. It is a fantastic place for walking, running, cycling, bird watching, picnics, windsurfing and sailing. It has a great park for kids of all ages. It also has on site BBQ facilities. There is a visitors centre with cafe above with a fabulous view over the water and an ice cream shop with outdoor seating. It really does feel like you are at the sea site when you are there. It’s 7.7 miles roughly to go all the way around it. You can hire bikes(including electric bikes) and windsurfs and boats for sailing or fishing and lessons are available too.
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Carsington Water
Carsington water is a reservoir which is 6 minutes drive away from the house. It is a fantastic place for walking, running, cycling, bird watching, picnics, windsurfing and sailing. It has a great park for kids of all ages. It also has on site BBQ facilities. There is a visitors centre with cafe above with a fabulous view over the water and an ice cream shop with outdoor seating. It really does feel like you are at the sea site when you are there. It’s 7.7 miles roughly to go all the way around it. You can hire bikes(including electric bikes) and windsurfs and boats for sailing or fishing and lessons are available too.
Robin Hood's Stride
Lathkill Dale
Youlgreave
The best book shop you will ever step foot in for adults and kids alike and a great cafe that serves great coffee and freshly baked cakes and vegan options. Well worth a visit.
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Scarthin Books
The PromenadeThe best book shop you will ever step foot in for adults and kids alike and a great cafe that serves great coffee and freshly baked cakes and vegan options. Well worth a visit.
This a a great place for a walk but there is also a farm park for kids, beautiful gardens and the house itself. Well worth a visit as the grounds are beautiful.
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Chatsworth House
This a a great place for a walk but there is also a farm park for kids, beautiful gardens and the house itself. Well worth a visit as the grounds are beautiful.
Kinder Scout
High Peak Junction
Cromford Hill
High Peak Trail
High Peak TrailMatlock Bath
Cromford-Mühle
Mill RoadCaudwell's Mill Trust Ltd
158 Bakewell RdSteinkreis der Neun Damen
Lees RoadLongshaw Estate - National Trust
Dovedale
Pubs
Great pub run by the Feather Star situated within the Red Lion Hotel with amazing selection of real ales, outdoor seating and amazing tasty world food and bar snacks served by their Umami restaurant. Highly recommend a visit. 7 minutes walk away
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The Red Lion
Main StreetGreat pub run by the Feather Star situated within the Red Lion Hotel with amazing selection of real ales, outdoor seating and amazing tasty world food and bar snacks served by their Umami restaurant. Highly recommend a visit. 7 minutes walk away
Amazing place with live music, real ales and the most amazing landlady who is a friend of mine. You won’t regret a visit here. Also serve great pub food.
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Barley Mow Ltd
The DaleAmazing place with live music, real ales and the most amazing landlady who is a friend of mine. You won’t regret a visit here. Also serve great pub food.
Sightseeing
Haddon Hall
Theme parks/ Attractions
Alton Towers
Farley LaneMatlock Farm Park
Jaggers LaneDie Höhen von Abraham
Dale RoadGulliver's Kingdom Resort
Temple WalkPeak Wildlife Park
Mount Cook Adventure Centre
Porter LaneAdventure sports days and activities such as climbing can be organised
Local places within walking distance
This is a great place to go for a walk, cycle, run or climb. Black rocks is just off the High Peak Trail. This can be accessed by foot in 15 minutes from the house. Kids will love exploring the rocks and paths and there is a trig point to be found for those who like hills.
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Black Rocks Car Park
Brickfields CloseThis is a great place to go for a walk, cycle, run or climb. Black rocks is just off the High Peak Trail. This can be accessed by foot in 15 minutes from the house. Kids will love exploring the rocks and paths and there is a trig point to be found for those who like hills.
Cromford Canal
2 Mill RdStarDisc
GreenhillNational Stone Centre
Porter LaneSt Mary's Church, Wirksworth
Saint Mary's GateWirksworth Heritage Centre
31 St Johns StThe Northern Light Cinema
13A North EndPubs/Restaurants /Take aways out of wirksworth
The Bear Inn
Pendleton LaneOutdoor seating available, good pub food.
Top quality curry and can be ordered as takeaway and they offer free delivery. Highly recommend.
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The Balti Restaurant
256 Dale RdTop quality curry and can be ordered as takeaway and they offer free delivery. Highly recommend.
They have just invested in individual outdoor seating space with covered roof so you are ok come rain or shine and plenty of space to be socially distanced from the next table.
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The Cock Inn, Mugginton
Bullhurst LaneThey have just invested in individual outdoor seating space with covered roof so you are ok come rain or shine and plenty of space to be socially distanced from the next table.
The Red Lion
Main StreetSour Cow
12 Market PlFood scene
Wirksworth Farmers' Market
Saint Johns Street