wirksworth heritage centre

Welcome to Wirksworth Heritage Centre

We are a unique local history museum, housed in an old silk mill, who exist to tell "the Story of Wirksworth," a beautiful and ancient leadmining town in the heart of Derbyshire.

The Gift Shop and Gallery sells work by local artists and crafts workers as well as cards, local history books, maps and guides.

Wirksworth Junior School - Then and Now



An exhibition celebrating 100 years of the school.


Free entry - Fri, Sat, Sun - 19th-21st April & 26th-28th April.


If you wish to book a Group or School visit please call 01629 825225 and leave a message for Sally!