Eyam Hall facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Eyam Hall |
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Eyam Hall in 2017
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| OS grid reference | SK2165576485 |
| Built for | John and Elizabeth Wright |
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Listed Building – Grade II*
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| Official name: Eyam Hall | |
| Designated | 29 September 1951 |
| Reference no. | 1334913 |
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Eyam Hall is a beautiful old country house in the village of Eyam, Derbyshire. It's located near St Lawrence's Church, Eyam. This special building is officially recognized as a Grade II* listed building, meaning it's very important historically.
From 2013 to 2018, the National Trust looked after Eyam Hall. Now, it's back with the family who owns it!
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Exploring Eyam Hall's Story
A Special Wedding Gift
The Wright family has owned land in Eyam for a very long time. The Hall was built in 1671 as a wonderful wedding present for John Wright and his wife, Elizabeth. It has been a family home for nine generations!
Eyam Hall is a great example of a Jacobean manor house. This means it was built in a style popular during the time of King James I. The house is made of gritstone, which is a type of rock. From 2013 to 2018, the National Trust helped manage the Hall. Now, the Wright family is fully in charge again. They use it as their home and also host weddings there.
Visiting Eyam Hall Today
What You Can See and Do
You can visit Eyam Hall and its lovely garden at certain times of the year. Next to the Hall, there's a craft centre and a restaurant. The shops and cafe are open almost all year, from 10 AM to 4:30 PM, except in January.
Eyam Hall is a Grade II* listed building. This means it's a very important historic building that needs to be protected.
More to Discover
- Grade II* listed buildings in Derbyshire Dales
- Listed buildings in Eyam
- List of places in Derbyshire
