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The Gallery Gift Shop at Wirksworth Heritage CentreThe Gallery Gift Shop at Wirksworth Heritage Centre

The Gallery Gift Shop sells a changing programme of work by local artists and craftworkers as well pocket money souvenirs, cards, local history books, maps and guides.

New!! From April 2010 the shop will sell work created by two local craftworkers Suzannah Doxey and Katie Brooks both who have previously exhibited at Wirksworth Festival.

Suzannah creates hand painted glass pieces such as glasses and vases and gifts. Most pieces are under £10. Suzannah also makes pieces to order for special occasions such as weddings and anniversaries.

Kaite creates beautiful, individual, silver jewellery with prices starting around £25.

New extended range of items in the shop. Also a redeveloped display area on the ground floor.
Shop and gallery are free of charge.

View key to symbolskeyOn-site catering Facilities for educational visits Gift shop Facilities for groups On-site light refreshments Education/study area Public toilets Accepts groups Baby changing facilities Coach parties accepted Children welcomeDogs not accepted (except guidedogs)Smoking not allowed

Prices


Free entry
Free

Opening details

Season Dates and Opening Hours
Season Dates Opening Hours
Fri 2 Apr 2010 - Thu 30 Sep 2010 Tue - Sat 10:30 to 16:30 | Sun 13:30 to 16:30
Summer BH Mon 10:30 to 16:30
Spring BH Mon 10:30 to 16:30
   
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Contact

Information
Tel: 01629 825225
View the The Gallery Gift Shop websitewww.storyofwirksworth.co.uk
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Venue

Wirksworth Heritage Centre

Crown Yard, Wirksworth, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4ET

View the Wirksworth Heritage Centre websitewww.storyofwirksworth.co.uk

See location of Wirksworth Heritage Centre on Google maps.See location on Google maps.    

Map reference: SK 285540


From the A6 turn onto the B5036 and go through Cromford. Continue up the hill towards Wirksworth, under an old railway bridge and down towards Wirksworth. As you approach the centre of Wirksworth, before a footbridge over the road, there is a garage on the right hand side which has a car park. There is also parking on the Market Square and off Coldwell Street behind the Vaults pub.
The number 61 bus from Bakewell to Derby stops at Wirksworth.

Parking : with charge

Accessible by Public Transport : 4 miles from Matlock station

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Self-assessed accessibility details

Parking

  • The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
  • is solid

Entrance

  • Steps to the main entrance
  • 4
    Number of steps to entrance
  • Handrail by steps
  • Entrance is well lit

Public Areas

  • Good contrast between the floor and walls
  • Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
  • Baby changing facilities

Food

  • Good contrast between the floor and walls
  • High chairs for children
  • Children's menu

General

  • Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
  • Clear signage
  • Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
  • Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
  • Audible alarm system