Silk Mill House

02/12/2024

Winter Walk in Wirksworth:
This lovely walk passes the Star Disc and then winds through former limestone quarries and across fields to the High Peak Trail, a traffic-free former railway line. On the High Peak Trail it passes both the steam engine house at Middleton Top and also Steeplehouse Station, home of the Steeple Grange Heritage Railway. before returning to Wirksworth on quiet country lanes and field paths with wonderful views.

This scenic circular walk from the charming town of Wirksworth starts at the local bus stop 🚌🏡👣

This walk is easily reachable by a number of services, including the trentbartonland Sixes bus and the Stagecoach, so you can leave the car at home! ☺️

Download the route 👉 https://visitpeakdistrict.com/trails/wirksworth-circular-walk

📸 IG/m.mlandscape

23/11/2024

In preparation for Christmas 🎄
Fabulous selection of meat from the local Mitchell's Artisan Butchery. Dont forget to order

Still taking Christmas Orders, feel free to email, message, call or pop in to the shop and we can get your Christmas meat all sorted for you 🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

08/09/2024

Wirksworth Charm

With its network of narrow lanes and stone cottages, the market town of Wirksworth has all the charm and quirkiness you'll ever need 🏡✨

Did you know:
1️⃣ The town is a magnet for lovers of history and heritage and local traditions include Well Dressing, the ancient ceremony of 'Church Clypping' and an annual Arts Festival which kicks off this weekend (6-16 September 2024) 🖼️
2️⃣ Nestled in the charming streets and alleyways are gems including the historic St Mary's Church and Wirksworth Heritage Centre, which tells the story of the town and offers guided walks 👣
3️⃣ Local attractions include the High Peak Trail, The National Stone Centre and Mount Cook Adventure Centre which offers climbing and caving courses, and a huge zip wire! 🧗
4️⃣ The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway offers pretty steam train journeys from Wirksworth to the nearby town of Duffield along an unspoilt valley 🚂
5️⃣ High above the town is the spectacular StarDisc – a 21st century stone circle star chart which illuminates the constellations at night ⭐

Hands up if Wirksworth is on your must-visit list! 🙌

📸 Gary Wallis Landscape Photography

16/08/2024

Discounts for some attractions when arriving by public transport

28/07/2024

“Cheese, wine, and friends must be
old to be good” Cromford Mill Cheese Shop and curate your perfect platter

28/07/2024

Take a trip to Cromford Mills: The world's first water-powered cotton spinning mill, developed by Richard Arkwright in 1771 in Cromford. UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visitor centre with shops, galleries, restaurants and cafes.

27/07/2024

Heights of Abraham- Perfect for a trip with the Children

26/07/2024

The Feather Star Annual beer Festival is the weekend
Details follow…..
Starts Thursday (for the bar beers!!) Then the Front room hosts more epic beers from Friday through to Sunday!!!
🍔 Red Lion Catering will be smashing out the Smash Burgers!
🥨We ve got Skopa providing Class A beer snacks to share with ya mates!
🥃White Peak Distillery are launching their tri-whisky tasting board with tasting notes to accompany them, so be the first to try their latest batch of whisky here at the feather Star this weekend!
⚖️ Life's all about balance so why not try one of our new healthy CBD, magnesium + other alt softies.
Programme of events includes
Friday
👕 Win some brewery merch in our non competitive competitions
🎤Beer symposium. A short Q and A with some clued up beer industry folks about the state and future of brewing and pubs!
Saturday
🎸2pm Blues Jam kick off the days live music
🧢DJ Gid and Chums play some layed back afro beats from 4pm
👄 Crooked Few Sheffield based folk, punk rock group play at 7.30
👩‍🚀 Then Headling is "Lawyers" @ 8.30. Do not miss this epic 2 piece! The best covers band you will ever see!!!
Sunday
🎷Sup up Sunday with the Jazz Jam from 3pm Followed (hopefully) with a Wirksworth Super Group

23/07/2024

Matlock Bath- The 2024 Illuminations run every Saturday and Sunday from 7 September through to 27 October - decorated boats on display with fireworks every Saturday evening in October. Under 16s free with an adult.

19/07/2024

Black Rocks: take a hike for stunning views of Matlock Gorge, Cromford and the Derwent Valley Mills Heritage Site. Great Picnic Site. You will find the National Stone Centre to the West as well as have the opportunity to bike hire at Middleton Top.

www.derbyshire.gov.uk/leisure/countryside/access/cycling/cycle-hire/cycle-hire.aspx

Wirksworth Walk: 8km:

www.derbyshire.gov.uk/site-elements/documents/pdf/leisure/countryside/countryside-sites/wildlife-amenity/wirksworth-walk-3.pdf

16/07/2024

Stay at Silk Mill House 5* in our beautiful stone, formally Silk and Velvet Mill. Located in a vibrant market town of Wirksworth. Sleeps 6 + infant.

16/07/2024

*Last Summer Availability*
Family Getaway, Girls Weekend Away.
Beautiful property in a fabulous location- Wirksworth, Derbyshire.
Sleeps 6 + infant
3 🛌 2 🛀
Spacious open plan living, Stone Silk and Velvet Mill with some original features. Lovely roof top views from the living room over Wirksworth to the Derbyshire Dales. Outdoor courtyard with hot tub.
Vibrant independent high street with local shops, cafes, pubs and eateries on the doorstep.
🚶‍♀️Hiking 🚴‍♂️Cycling 🛶 Water sports 🚂 Ecclesbourne Valley Railway

The Northern Light Cinema
Le Mistral Wirksworth
Otto coffee wirksworth
Skopa Zero Waste Place
Sour Cow
Marsdens gifts of Wirksworth
StarDisc
Mitchell's Artisan Butchery
The Rhubarb Kitchen
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16/07/2024

"look at the stars, how they shine for me"
Take an evening wander out into the woods, the star disc is an illuminated stone circle that mirrors the Northern hemisphere's night sky. At night low emission lights powered by the sun illuminate the Stardust

19/06/2024

Looking for something different to do with the children… Wirksworth Wizarding
Weekend available to stay at Silk Mill House

18/06/2024

🌸🌞*Last Minute Availability* 🌞🌸
Silk Mill House, Wirksworth on the edge of the Peak there's a beautiful old silk and velvet mill that awaits your stay! Forecast SUMMER expected this weekend!
Three bedroom property, Spacious light and airy.
Sleep 6 plus infant. Courtyard with hot tub.
Local amenities within a few 100 yards, high street with local independent shops, cafes, pubs and bars.

www.silkmill.house
Booking available directly or through booking platform
email:[email protected]



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Silk Mill House, Luxury Holiday Cottage in Derbyshire Dales and Peak District. Three beautifully presented bedrooms, two bathrooms and a stunning open plan living kitchen area. Enjoy the outdoor courtyard with hot tub where you can relax after a days walking in the dales.