Welcome to Wirksworth Heritage Centre

Wirksworth Heritage Centre aims to give to the casual visitor or serious researcher alike an understanding of the life of a small town from its inception to the present times. It is strategically placed at the end of the Crown Yard which opens out onto the present market place and occupies a building which was once a mill for the production of silk and velvet textiles.

• Three floors with exhibitions and animated displays                                         
• Exciting spaces to explore
• Art Gallery
• Gift Shop
• Restaurant

Did you know?

When you make comments about red tape you are referring to real red tape used to bind government documents - made here in Wirksworth!.

Author George Eliot had connections with the town and set her famous novel Adam Bede here.

Wirksworth Festival is held in September each year.  The 16-day event is rapidly becoming one of the more notable arts festivals in the county,attended by thousands of visitors into the town to enjoy the mixture of music, poetry, storytelling, comedy, film and, of course, visual art and sculpture. including the famous 'Art & Architecture' Trail

Crown Yard Kitchen & Licensed Restaurant

Freshly cooked good food from 9 - 4.30 daily and 9.30 - 4.30 Sundays

01629 822020