Guidebook for Derbyshire
Sightseeing
It was home to Bess of Hardwick, close friend of Elizabeth I and of Mary Queen of Scots. It was also home to the Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire – you may have seen the Kiera Knightly film, The Duchess – it is the story of her life. Every year Chatsworth has an exhibition on over the Spring and Summer and a sculpture exhibition in the Autumn
698 locals recommend
Chatsworth House
It was home to Bess of Hardwick, close friend of Elizabeth I and of Mary Queen of Scots. It was also home to the Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire – you may have seen the Kiera Knightly film, The Duchess – it is the story of her life. Every year Chatsworth has an exhibition on over the Spring and Summer and a sculpture exhibition in the Autumn
Haddon is home to the Manners family and has been described as “the most perfect house to survive from the middle ages”. It has been used for many period dramas, so if you watched Jane Eyre, Elizabeth, Pride and Prejudice, The Other Boleyn Girl or The Princess Bride you may recognise it! Although it was Lyme Hall, at Disley en route to Stockport where Colin Firth swam in the lake!
During the Summer there are often tours of the hall, walks and archery in the gardens.
260 locals recommend
Haddon Hall
Haddon is home to the Manners family and has been described as “the most perfect house to survive from the middle ages”. It has been used for many period dramas, so if you watched Jane Eyre, Elizabeth, Pride and Prejudice, The Other Boleyn Girl or The Princess Bride you may recognise it! Although it was Lyme Hall, at Disley en route to Stockport where Colin Firth swam in the lake!
During the Summer there are often tours of the hall, walks and archery in the gardens.
Food Scene
The Barrel has fantastic views, a fabulous roaring fire in the Winter, excellent food (chips to die for!), a history around the Mass Trespass of Kinder Scout in 1932 and a friendly welcome. Its a great place to head for if you are looking for somewhere to eat on your
first night in Eyam. You can drive by following
Hawkhill Road to the top and then bearing left along the top of Eyam Edge or you can walk by cutting across just before the Youth Hostel.
23 locals recommend
The Barrel Inn
The Barrel has fantastic views, a fabulous roaring fire in the Winter, excellent food (chips to die for!), a history around the Mass Trespass of Kinder Scout in 1932 and a friendly welcome. Its a great place to head for if you are looking for somewhere to eat on your
first night in Eyam. You can drive by following
Hawkhill Road to the top and then bearing left along the top of Eyam Edge or you can walk by cutting across just before the Youth Hostel.
The Miners Arms in the centre does good pub food and is a great place to sit outside in the Summer and watch the world go by! It has an interesting history and a couple of resident ghosts, if you believe in that sort of thing! It can get busy at weekends and it may be best to book for Saturday night or Sunday lunch. The number is 01433 630853.
6 locals recommend
The Miners Arms Eyam
Water LaneThe Miners Arms in the centre does good pub food and is a great place to sit outside in the Summer and watch the world go by! It has an interesting history and a couple of resident ghosts, if you believe in that sort of thing! It can get busy at weekends and it may be best to book for Saturday night or Sunday lunch. The number is 01433 630853.
Bakewell
There are lots of pubs and restaurants
Entertainment & Activities
Crich Tramway Village
Its an interesting day out
Peak Rail
2 Station PlatformYou can have a ride on a stream train, or on certain days a meal!
Go Ape Buxton
Green LaneIts an chance to swing through the trees in a great adventure
It is the home of the unique Blue John stone. You can visit the Castleton Caverns, including Speedwell where you navigate through in a boat. You can also visit the castle, reputed to be the home of the Sheriff of Nottingham! Little John is buried at Hathersage!
186 locals recommend
Castleton
It is the home of the unique Blue John stone. You can visit the Castleton Caverns, including Speedwell where you navigate through in a boat. You can also visit the castle, reputed to be the home of the Sheriff of Nottingham! Little John is buried at Hathersage!
Shopping
Eyam Hall & Craft Centre
Main RoadThere are some fantastic craft shops to explore