Eyam Hall
Jacobean gritstone manor house in the Derbyshire village of Eyam, lived in by the Wright family since the 1670s and open on a few weeks each year.
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About the museum
Eyam Hall is a Grade II* listed manor house beside St Lawrence’s Church in the Peak District village of Eyam. It dates from the early 1670s and is regarded as an unspoilt example of a small Jacobean gritstone manor house. The Wright family has lived there for around nine generations, so the building has remained a family home rather than becoming a conventional museum.
The village itself is best known for the plague outbreak of 1665 and 1666, and the hall is one of several historic places to visit in Eyam. For some years the National Trust leased the hall, but the family now runs it again.
Today the house and gardens are opened to the public on selected dates in spring and autumn, with an audio tour that visitors play on their own smartphone. A courtyard next to the hall has a coffee shop and shops and is open throughout the year. The hall and courtyard are also used as a wedding venue.
Highlights
- Jacobean gritstone manor house of the 1670s
- Home of the Wright family for around nine generations
- Audio tour played on your own smartphone
- Gardens and historic courtyard
- Courtyard coffee shop and shops
Permanent exhibition
- Eyam Hall house tour – The Jacobean manor house can be visited on selected dates with an audio tour played on the visitor’s own smartphone.
- Operated by
- Wright family (Eyam Hall)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | £12 |
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| Children & teens | £6Child ticket; the age range is not stated. |
| Families | £30Family ticket; composition not stated. |
Prices are for entry to the house and gardens. Historic Houses members enter free. Parking in the courtyard car park is free for visitors to the courtyard, house and gardens.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
A third-party house directory lists accessible toilets, accessible parking, wheelchair ramps and routes, and a welcome for guide dogs. Contact the hall for details of step-free access inside this historic house.
Kids & families
| Family ticket | £30 · Family ticket; composition not stated. |
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A child ticket and a family ticket are offered. No further family facilities are stated.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Buses serve Eyam village. The nearest railway station is Grindleford, about 5 miles away.
By car
Free parking
Free parking is provided for visitors to the courtyard, house and gardens.
- Accessible parking
Eyam lies about 12 miles west of Chesterfield, off the A623.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
A coffee shop and shops operate in the courtyard next to the hall, open throughout the year.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Weddings / ceremonies
The hall and courtyard are used as a wedding venue.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Audio guide | yes |
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| Good to know | The house has an audio tour that visitors download to their own smartphone on arrival, so it is essentially self-guided. Groups can enquire through the website. |
