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5 miles north-west of Chatsworth House

Eyam

  • history
  • rainy day

Eyam is an English village and civil parish in the Derbyshire Dales that lies within the Peak District National Park. There is evidence of early occupation by Ancient Britons on the surrounding moors and lead was mined in the area by the Romans. A settlement was founded on the present site by Anglo-Saxons, when mining was continued and other industries later developed. However, Eyam's main claim to fame is the story of how the village chose to go into isolation so as to prevent infection spreading after bubonic plague was discovered there in 1665.

Adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Opening times and prices are on the attraction’s own site.

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Making a day of it

The nearest of the villages in this guide are Eyam (0 miles), Stoney Middleton (0.8 miles) and Grindleford (1.5 miles). From the house it is about 19 minutes by road.

Parking, pubs and cafes within a mile

  1. Village Green

    4.7 miles (7.5 km) from Chatsworth House, to the north-west

    The Square, Hope Valley, S32 5RB

    • Wheelchair access

    Hours (as recorded): Mon,Tue,Thu,Fri 09:30-03:30, Sat,Sun 09:00-16:00

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  2. Eyam Tearooms

    4.6 miles (7.4 km) from Chatsworth House, to the north-west

    The Square, Eyam, S32 5RB

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  3. Miners Arms

    4.7 miles (7.5 km) from Chatsworth House, to the north-west

    Water Lane, Hope Valley, S32 5RG

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  4. Public toilets

    4.8 miles (7.8 km) from Chatsworth House, to the north-west

    Near Eyam

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  5. Raphael's Tea Rooms

    4.8 miles (7.8 km) from Chatsworth House, to the north-west

    Eyam Hall Craft Centre, Hope Valley, S32 5QW

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  6. Eyam Hall Coffee & Cake

    4.8 miles (7.8 km) from Chatsworth House, to the north-west

    Eyam Hall Craft Centre, Eyam, S32 5QW

    • Coffee Shop
    • Outdoor seating

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  7. Eyam Hall Buttery

    4.8 miles (7.8 km) from Chatsworth House, to the north-west

    Eyam Hall Craft Centre, Hope Valley, S32 5QW

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  8. Car park

    4.9 miles (7.9 km) from Chatsworth House, to the north-west

    Near Eyam

    • Free
    • 60 spaces

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Questions people ask

How far is Eyam from Chatsworth House?

5 miles (7.5 km) north-west of the house in a straight line; allow roughly 19 minutes by road, or 2 hr 25 min on foot if there is a path.

Can I visit Eyam and Chatsworth in one day?

Yes. Eyam is close enough to combine with a half day at Chatsworth; the nearest village to it is Eyam.

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Sources

  • Place listings from OpenStreetMap contributors, licensed under the ODbL; snapshot taken 4 September 2026. Names, opening hours and websites are as recorded by volunteers and can be out of date — check before you rely on them, and fix errors on OpenStreetMap itself.
  • Place and attraction summaries adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0; each one links to its article.