The Old Manor House
Coldwell Street, Wirksworth, Matlock
Derbyshire, DE4 4FB, UK
Phone: +44 (0)1629 822502
The Old Manor House - Bed & Breakfast |
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The Old Manor House |
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Coldwell Street, Wirksworth, Matlock |
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Derbyshire, DE4 4FB, UK |
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Phone: +44 (0)1629 822502 |
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Welcome to The Old Manor House, Wirksworth |
| Local Information |
| Wirksworth is situated virtually at the centre of Derbyshire about 2 miles to the | |
| south of the Peak District National Park boundary, approximately 16 miles |
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| north of Derby. The small, ancient, market town has lots of secrets to | |
| reveal and is best explored on foot, with its intricate maze of footpaths, | |
| narrow streets and old buildings. Visit the ancient Parish Church of St Mary | |
| which stands on a site at the junction of at least five ancient trackways. | |
| The church was one of the first centres of Christian teaching and may well | |
| have been built on the site of a prehistoric stone circle. The Church itself | |
| dates back to about 653 and a path completely encircles the churchyard | |
| giving it a cathedral-like appearance. It contains the "Wirksworth Stone" | |
| which has been described as "an archaeological treasure". On the first | |
| Sunday following the 8th September each year, an ancient custom | |
| of clypping can be observed, when the congregation join hands | |
| in thanksgiving, to completely encircle the church. | |
| More information about Wirksworth's History can be found by following the | |
| link ::http://www.derbyshire-peakdistrict.co.uk/wirksworth.htm:: | |
| The Old Manor House is located just a short walk, aproximately 130 metres, | |
| from St. Mary's Church and about 200 metres from the Newly Refurbished | |
| Ecclesbourne Valley Railway. | |
| Every year at Spring Bank holiday, Wirksworth holds its annual Well Dressing | |
ceremonies and carnival. |
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In September the town celebrates the talents of local, national and |
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international artists, along with performers of all descriptions, when |
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| it holds its prestigious annual festival. | |
| During the first weekend of the festival the Art and Architecture Trail takes | |
| place. When visitors can get a glimpse of properties not normally open to | |
| the public as well as viewing an array of contrasting exhibitions. | |
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| The Old Manor House is also ideally located to visit other local places of | |||
| such as Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, Kedleston Hall and | |||
| Carsington Water, with it's sailing club facilities. These are all within a | |||
| short drive. | |||
| This website has been developed by Jenny Flint©2008 for The Old Manor House, Wirksworth | | site map | |