Eyam Hall | |
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OS grid reference | SK2165576485 |
Built for | John and Elizabeth Wright |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
Official name | Eyam Hall |
Designated | 29 September 1951 |
Reference no. | 1334913 [1] |
Eyam Hall is a country house within the civil parish of Eyam, Derbyshire, located to the west of St Lawrence's Church, Eyam. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building. [1]
Eyam Hall was leased to the National Trust from 2013 until 2018. [2]
The Wright family were landowners in Eyam although their family was historically based in Longstone. [3] William Wright gave his land in Eyam to his second son Thomas who is credited with building the hall.[ citation needed] Thomas's son John sold his father's house in Unthank and based his branch of the family in Eyam. [4] The hall began life as a generous wedding present in 1671 for John Wright and his new wife Elizabeth.[ citation needed] 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.[ citation needed] The historic house is situated in picturesque part of Derbyshire and is an unspoilt example of a gritstone Jacobean manor house. [1] 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. [5]
The Hall and garden are open at different times each year. [6] 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. [1]