Things you can do at home
Unfortunately the Heritage Centre is currently closed but our team have prepared a set of resources for children to allow them to learn about the history of Wirksworth through a series of fun activities. We are adding to these every week, so look out for new activities here and on our Facebook page. If you complete these and return them (coloured where this looks good) together with name and contact details of under 13 year olds, these entries will be put into a prize draw to win one of our woolly rhino cuddly toys.
If you have enjoyed these activities, please do consider making a donation to the costs of running our charity https://www.wirksworthheritage.co.uk/donate/
Woolly’s Wander Part 1
Watch Woolly as he explores the Museum
Watch the video following Woolly around the museum. Keep you eyes peeled as below are some question sheets for you to answer.
Woolly’s Wander Part 2
Watch Woolly as he explores the Museum
Watch the video following Woolly around the museum. Keep you eyes peeled as below are some question sheets for you to answer.
The Oatcake Challenge
Make your own oatcakes and topping. Share a picture of your creations with us for a chance to win a prize. We’ve now extended the closing date for this until the end of June.

Woolly’s Maze
Woolly likes to chase butterflies but has lost them in a maze, Can you help him find them?

Your Family Tree
Create your family tree.

Only in Wirksworth
Discover things that are only found in Wirksworth and test you knowledge with a quiz.

St. Mary’s Church
An 800 years old church featuring the oldest depiction of lead miner in the world.

The StarDisc
Explore the wonders of the cosmos from Wirksworth’s StarDisc.

Webster’s Wordseach
Try our Webster’s Cafe themed wordsearch. Remember to pay us a visit once it reopens.

Wirksworth Wheelbarrow Race
One of Wirksworth’s stranger traditions, the one mile Wheelbarrow race is run during the carnival weekend.

Skate Park Wordsearch
Search for the words related to Worksworth’s Skate Park. How many can you find?

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