Eyam Hall

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Overview

Behind ornate iron gates and opposite the village green, Jacobean Eyam Hall, which has been in the Wright family for over 300 years, was built in 1671 as survivors came together after the devastation of the Plague. The Hall, taken over by the National Trust, is a wonderfully unspoilt example of a 17th-century manor house. Inside, visitors can enjoy family portraits, furniture belonging to each generation, and the wonderful Tapestry Room, hung with examples of several different periods, including a 15th-century Flemish example. Several have been unceremoniously cut up to fill the walls, like draught-proof wallpaper. The Craft Centre, built in the Hall’s former stable yard, offers a vibrant hub from which to explore the wider village of Eyam and its captivating stories. Here you will find a collection of locally run craft units, an independent cafe and a National Trust shop. Photo credit: front view of hall & garden arbour - Laura Kennedy.

Features

Opening Times
Opening Times: Please check website for details

Facilities
Parking onsite
Parking nearby
Cafe

Location

EYAM, Hope Valley, S32 5QW

About the area

The natural features of this central English county range from the modest heights of the Peak District National Park, where Kinder Scout stands at 2,088 ft (636 m), to the depths of its remarkable underground caverns, floodlit to reveal exquisite Blue John stone. Walkers and cyclists will enjoy the High Peak Trail which extends from the Derwent Valley to the limestone plateau near Buxton, and for many, the spectacular scenery is what draws them to the area.