Eyam
Understand
Eyam Church
In the seventeenth century during an outbreak of bubonic plague, this village took the decision to isolate themselves from the surrounding communities in order to contain the disease.
Get in
The nearest train station is Chesterfield. Take the 66 or 66A bus from there to Eyam.
The 175 bus service connects Eyam to Bakewell three times a day, Monday to Saturday.
Get around
The village is small enough for walking.
See
Celtic Cross
Village Boundary Stone
- 🌍
Eyam Hall Manor House. A manor house now managed by the National Trust. Building and gardens open from Mar to Nov from Wednesday to Sundays
- 🌍 Plague Cottages, Church Street. Original cottages dating from the 17th century during the plague outbreak.
- 🌍
Eyam Church, Church Street.
- 🌍 Eyam Hall Craft Centre.
Do
- 🌍 Eyam Museum. 10:00 - 16:30. Dedicated to the story of Eyam's isolation and sacrifice in the face of the bubonic plague. £2.50 Adults, £2 Children and £7 for families.
- Carnival Week & Annual Sheep Roast. Festival held during the last week of August.
Buy
Eat
- 🌍 The Miners Arms, Water Lane, ☎ +44 1433 630853. Originally built in 1630. Food and also Bed & Breakfast.
- 🌍 Village Green Tea Room, The Square, ☎ +44 1433 631293.
Drink
Sleep
- 🌍 YHA Youth Hostel, Hawkhill Road, ☎ +44 845 371 9738.
- 🌍 Crown Cottage B&B, Main Road, ☎ +44 1433 630858.
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