Tuesday Market

There has been a market in Wirksworth for hundreds of years. In 2018 the Town Council took over the running of the weekly market, investing in new equipment and creating a new, more accessible, market place. You can now visit Wirksworth’s rejuvenated Tuesday Market outside the Memorial Hall where you’ll find delicious locally baked goods and fresh produce, artisan wares and gifts. See the bottom of the page for more information regarding the monthly Farmer’s Market.

Time: The market operates each Tuesday between 8.00am – 12.30pm.

Address: Gardens adjacent to the Memorial Hall, St John Street, Wirksworth DE4 4DS

Getting here: Parking is free for permit-holding Derbyshire Dales residents until 11am in the two car parks in the centre of town (at the Market Place and Barmote Croft) some free street parking is available also and there is a free car park on nearby Wood Lane.

Buses stop directly outside the Memorial Hall. From Matlock the X17 (Stagecoach), 6.1 (Sixes, TrentBarton towards Belper), 110 or 111 (Hulleys, to Ashbourne) travel to this stop. From Belper the 6.1 (Sixes, TrentBarton towards Matlock).

Information for Traders:

Traders operate on a casual basis but all stalls must be pre-booked each week. Traders require Public Liability Insurance which can be purchased for as little as £50 pa. See our information guide here.

In the case of severe weather warnings, tarpaulins will not be used and the inside may be opened if not already subject to another booking.

Interested in applying for a stall ?

Download a traders enquiry pack and outline booking conditions here: New Trader form and Information. Charity stalls available at discounted rate subject to availability.

Contact: markets@wirksworth.gov.uk | 01629 823408

Wirksworth Artisan Farmer’s Market

Wirksworth Farmer’s Market also runs on the Memorial Hall Gardens, on the first Saturday of the month 9am – 2pm.

This market provides wonderful local produce, music and entertainment. The friendliest market for miles!

The Farmer’s Market is arranged by Adrian and stalls can be booked via WhatsApp on 07542 168039. See the website here: Farmer’s Market

Stoney Wood

Stoney Wood is Wirksworth’s Millennium woodland planted in the area recovered from Stonecroft Quarry. The land on which the wood is planted was donated by Tarmac Ltd to Wirksworth Town Council. The original planting was started by Tarmac but later sections were planted by local adults and children in a project …

Hiring the Hall

We have two buildings with rooms to hire on an hourly basis, and the newly renovated Fanny Shaw’s Community Building (FSCB) which is operated on a key loan system.

Town Hall:- The Main Hall is large, suitable for a variety of uses – dance, exercise, large meeting space, wedding reception, family parties, musical events, etc, whilst other rooms – the Club Room, Ante Room, Council Chamber, are suited to smaller classes/groups. All rooms are available for hire during the day & evening during week days & weekends.

Memorial Hall:- the Hall & Kitchen are available to hire for meetings, parties, fayres, events and classes/groups, during the day & evening during week days and weekends.

Fanny Shaw’s:- Community building key available free of charge for use by groups such as: parents, schools, nurseries, scouts & not-for-profit groups holding events on the park.

Council Meetings

Environment & Town Affairs
(Usually held on the first Monday of the month)
Finance, Buildings & Personnel
(Usually held on the second Monday of the month)
Town Council Meeting
(Usually held on the third Monday of the month)