Travelling to wirksworth is easy from most directions. There are regular bus services to and from Bakewell, Matlock, Derby, Ashbourne and Sheffield Meadowhall. The town is 11 miles north of Derby, and 4 miles south of Matlock and is located on the B5023 between Duffield and Cromford.
Wirksworth is a small town and as such, it is easy to get around. However, Bolehill and The Haarlem Mill areas are both around 1.5 miles from the center and it is advisable to get the 6.1 bus to either destinations if you are old or less able to walk. The center is completely walkable.
There are several attractions around the town, including St. Mary's Church, a large cathedral-like building, the Puzzle Gardens - which are basically lots of small alleyways and jittys in north-east central Wirksworth. There is a Heritage Center in the center and the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway terminates at Wirksworth. Trains run to Wirksworth North (Ravenstor) and occasionaly to Gorsey Bank (No station) in the east of the town.
If you are visiting in September (from the 8th to the 24th) you should definitely go to the Wirksworth Festival. A big festival celebrating the arts in Wirksworth, some events are free like the gig on the roof (a music festival that happens outside the Hope and Anchor pub) and some events you have to pay for tickets. Go to http://www.wirksworthfestival.co.uk/ for more information
It also has a range of campsites, hotels, youth hostels, and bed and breakfasts to stay in
There is the National stone centre where you can learn about the different types of rocks and fossils and the Peak tors if you want to visit different archeological sites
For a great family day out go to Carsington Water. In addition to offering water sports and a sailing club, there are walking and cycle routes around the resivour. Cycle hire is available and you can also get refreshments there.