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 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.