Ben & Dom Singing Weekend
Wirksworth (Derbyshire) 2027 14th-16th May

We’re looking forward to welcoming you into the beautiful Town Hall in Wirksworth for a weekend of harmony singing. Listed below is all the information you need for the weekend including suggestions of where to stay and how to travel.

VENUE

Wirksworth Town Hall
Coldwell Street
Wirksworth
Derbyshire
DE4 4EU

  https://www.wirksworthtowncouncil.gov.uk/

TICKETS

Standard ticket: £115

If you're 18-25 we have limited places at a discounted price of £40 for the entire weekend. 

Ticket price includes access to all the singing. 
Accommodation and food is not included.

This year we are selling tickets based on your voice part, so we can achieve a good distribution across the group. If you have any questions or aren't sure which ticket to book, email us: benanddomsing@gmail.com. 

If spaces have run out for your usual voice part, email us so we can put you on the waiting list or if possible, jig the numbers around. 

If you would like to attend the weekend, but the ticket price is prohibitive to you, get in touch with us at the email above. 

**We are looking for a willing volunteer to help with teas & coffees and small logistical tasks. You'll be given a free ticket for the weekend. email us to show your interest**
 

SCHEDULE

These timings are a guide and will be confirmed a few weeks before the event

Friday: 20.00-21.30 (doors will open at 19.00 for refreshments)

Saturday: 10.00-13.00 / 14.30-17.00 + evening event 19.30-21.30

Sunday: 10.00-13.00


FAQS

Do I need to be able to read music?

No. Everything will be taught by ear. No sheet music will be given out. We want to encourage singers of all levels of experience to join us. There is no requirement to read music. 

Do I need singing experience? 

No. We encourage singers of all levels of experience to join us, including those who are workshop regulars to those people exploring singing for the first time.

Refund & cancellation policy

If you need to cancel we will offer a full refund on your ticket price up until 14.04.27. Cancellations between 15.04.27 & 29.04.27 will be offered a 50% refund. Refunds won't be available for cancellations after 29.04.27.

In the unlikely event that we need to cancel the weekend we will aim to reschedule. If the rescheduled dates don’t work for you then we will organise a full refund.

ACCESS

Wirksworth Town Hall is full accessible via a wheelchair lift. For more information see the venue's website: 

 https://www.wirksworthtowncouncil.gov.uk/contact/ 

ACCOMMODATION
 

Walking distance to venue:

The Old Lock-up
The Red Lion Hotel
Hope & Anchor
The Apartment Wirksworth

Nearby:

Oakhill Hotel
Fountain Tea Rooms
The Nelson Arms

Cascades B&B

We recommend also trying AirBnB 

TRAVEL

PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Cromford is the nearest train station to Wirksworth town ( 3 miles ), which is a local line from Derby. 

You can get a bus (X17) from Cromford to Wirksworth. 


LOCAL TAXIS
https://crossdalestaxis.co.uk/


PARKING
Parking in the immediate vicinity of the town hall is limited. Barmote Croft is nearest, but has limited space. The Market Place has a maximum 4 hours stay. 

We could recommend heading to Canterbury Road car park. This has more spaces, plus you can park on the road itself free of charge. It's a short walk up the high street to the venue. 

PLACES TO EAT & THINGS TO DO

Wirksworth is a charming market town with many pubs and eateries to choose from. Here are some recommendations from locals: 

Le Mistral

No.5 Market Place

The Red Lion

The Quarryman

Aroi Aroi Thai cafe