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Matlock Bath Motorcycle Strip
The entire riverside parade at Matlock Bath transforms into the UK's most famous bike meet every sunny weekend.
4 km · about 10 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Wirksworth works well as a base: 10 minutes from Matlock, 14km from Dovedale.
Wirksworth is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 5,038, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Wirksworth sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Wirksworth to your route.
Wirksworth is a market town and civil parish in the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, England. Its population was 4,902 in the 2021 census. Wirksworth contains the source of the River Ecclesbourne. The town was granted a market charter by Edward I in 1306 and still holds a market on Tuesdays in the MemorialRead more
Gardens. The parish church of St Mary's is thought to date from 653. The town developed as a centre for lead mining and stone quarrying. Many lead mines were owned by the Gell family of nearby Hopton Hall.
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Wirksworth is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.0823 latitude, -1.5739 longitude.
Wirksworth has a population of approximately 5,038 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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The entire riverside parade at Matlock Bath transforms into the UK's most famous bike meet every sunny weekend.
4 km · about 10 min drive
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Interactive museum in Ambergate telling the story of the British car industry through 130+ vehicles, from Austin 7 to Aston Martin: many of which you can actually drive on site.
7 km · about 10 min drive
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A limestone valley of caves and pinnacles crossed by famous stepping stones over the crystal River Dove.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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Magnificent stately home of the Duke of Devonshire set in expansive parkland, housing one of Europe's most significant art collections.
16 km · about 20 min drive
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A handsome stone market town on the River Wye, home of the original Bakewell pudding and a graceful medieval bridge.
16 km · about 20 min drive
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Vast natural cavern with a 10m symmetrical arched mouth gaping from a limestone crag 80m above the Manifold Valley. The scramble up is short and the view through the arch is one of the Peak District's best.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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Major British theme park set in the grounds of a historic estate in Staffordshire with record-breaking coasters.
24 km · about 25 min drive
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Dramatic gritstone escarpment stretching for nearly 4 miles across the Peak District, beloved by rock climbers and walkers alike.
30 km · about 35 min drive
April to October
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