Peak District Attractions
Things To Do In Eyam, Peak District
Eyam Hall
This historic house and garden has been the home of the Wright family since 1672. Learn more about Eyam Hall and enjoy the family history.
Eyam Museum
The history behind the ”plague village“
is remarkable and we are lucky to have
a wonderful museum created and managed by local people. There is also a new exhibition which tracks the lives of the men who left Eyam to fight
during WW1.
Eyam Hall and Museum are within walking distance of the cottage.
Chatsworth House
The magnificent home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. At Chatsworth you can explore the house, which offers visitors a feast of historic and modern artifacts, see the gardens and take the children to the adventure playground. There are cafes and restaurants to make your day complete.
Haddon Hall
Haddon Hall is a medieval manor house dating from the 12th century to the early 17th century. As one of the most romantic houses in Britain it has been the location for many period films.
Tissington Hall
Tissington hall was built in 1609 and
has been home to the Fitzherbert family for over 400 years. This fine Jacobean mansion is well worth a visit.
Buxton
Buxton is a wonderful Spa Town
dating back to the Romans. Buxton
has plenty to offer any visitor, fabulous architecture, an Opera house and ornamental gardens. There is also
a thriving festival schedule.
Activities
Monsal Head
Monsal Head is a famous beauty spot with a magnificent view down Monsal Dale and up the Wye valley. The position offers superb walking opportunities.
www.peakdistrictinformation.com/visits/monsalhead
Monsal Trail
The Monsal trail offers traffic free opportunity for walkers, cyclists and horseriders. The trail follows about 8 miles of a former railway line. The route covers some of the Peak district’s most beautiful limestone dales.
www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/visiting/trails/monsaltrail
The Heights of Abraham, Matlock
Cable car rides across a deep limestone gorge in the Peak District. Visit the country park and famous show caverns.
