Eyam Hall is a
country house
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within the
civil parish
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of
Eyam,
Derbyshire
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, located to the west of
St Lawrence's Church, Eyam. It is recorded in the
National Heritage List for England
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as a
Grade II* listed building.
Eyam Hall was leased to the
National Trust
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The Trust was founded in 1895 by Octavia Hill, Sir Robert Hunter and Hardwicke Rawnsley to "promote the ...
from 2013 until 2018.
History
The Wright family were landowners in Eyam although their family was historically based in
Longstone. William Wright gave his land in Eyam to his second son Thomas who is credited with building the hall. Thomas's son John sold his father's house in
Unthank and based his branch of the family in Eyam.
The hall began life as a generous wedding present in 1671 for John Wright and his new wife Elizabeth. It has been in the Wright family for nine generations and is currently a family home and wedding venue that opens at different times of the year. The historic house is situated in picturesque part of Derbyshire and is an unspoilt example of a gritstone Jacobean manor house.
The National Trust leased the hall for 5 years in March 2013, however, their lease has now ended and the Hall is back in the hands of the family full-time.
General information
The Hall and garden are open at different times each year.
There is a craft centre and restaurant adjacent to the hall. The shops and cafe are open all year round (except January) from 10 to 4.30 p.m. Eyam Hall is a
Grade II* listed building
In the United Kingdom, a listed building is a structure of particular architectural or historic interest deserving of special protection. Such buildings are placed on one of the four statutory lists maintained by Historic England in England, Hi ...
.
See also
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Grade II* listed buildings in Derbyshire Dales
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Listed buildings in Eyam
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List of places in Derbyshire
References
External links
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Eyam Hall & Craft Centre- National Trust
{{Derbyshire Places of interest
Grade II* listed buildings in Derbyshire
Country houses in Derbyshire
Eyam
Gardens in Derbyshire
Historic house museums in Derbyshire
Tourist attractions of the Peak District
Grade II* listed houses
Jacobean architecture in the United Kingdom
Houses completed in the 17th century
Derbyshire Dales