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Eyam Museum, Derbyshire

The award winning Eyam Museum in Eyam, tells the story of this Derbyshire village. The most dramatic episode in Eyam's story is the Black Death, which first reached England in 1348. During the outbreak of 1665, when plague arrived from London, Eyam went into voluntary quarantine. The "rat" weather vane on the roof of the museum announces the main theme of the exhibition. This exhibition might not be suitable for children, although I'm sure there are some who would love it!

Eyam is in the Peak District National Park. A visit here could be combined with Chatsworth nearby.

 

Opening Times: 10am to 4.30pm Tuesday to Sunday and bank holidays from April to October, last admission 4pm.

Closed Monday, except bank holidays. School parties and groups are welcome by prior arrangement, and lectures for up to thirty people can be arranged. There is a car park next to the museum.

Address: Eyam Museum, Hawkhill Road, Eyam, Derbyshire S32 5QP

Directions: Follow the A623 from Chesterfield. Turn into the village, and continue along Church Street until you see Hawkhill Road on the left. The museum is in Hawkhill Road. Click here for an interactive map centred on the Eyam Museum.

Eyam is west of Chesterfield on the A623.

Access: there is a ramp at the entrance and a stairlift for those with difficulty climbing the stairs to the first floor. There are toilet facilities including those for the disabled at the car park.

Contact:

telephone: 01433 631371

fax: 01433 631371

for school bookings: 01142 305723