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YHA Eyam
Eyam, Derbyshire, S32 5QPOverview
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YHA Eyam is a Victorian folly resembling a tiny turreted castle, perched on the hillside above the historic village of Eyam. The house was built in 1887 – the Golden Jubilee year of Queen Victoria and it became a youth hostel in 1972 after several changes in ownership.
The hostel is well-used by school groups, walking groups, families and individuals who come to enjoy the beautiful Derbyshire countryside and discover more about the tragic story of the villagers of Eyam who sacrificed themselves to the Plague in the 17th century.
Why guests love YHA Eyam
Accommodation at YHA Eyam
The hostel
YHA Eyam has 56 beds across ten rooms in the Main House and four rooms in the Coach House, suitable for families and individuals wanting to explore the area.
The dining rooms can seat up to 36 and 24 people comfortably. We have a variety of board games, puzzles, and books for the little ones and a selection of books and magazines for adults. The games room has a pool table and vending machines for drinks and snacks in case you get a little peckish. The two function rooms are ideal for groups who wish to celebrate special occasions – birthdays, anniversaries and special occasions and can also be booked by school groups as classrooms. They can seat up to 36 and 24. The self-catering kitchen is equipped with a range of kitchen appliances, kitchen utensils, cutlery, and crockery, for families and individuals to cook up their own storm. The facilities are limited and not located within the main hostel, so we advise booking meals with us.
Hire the whole hostel
This hostel is occasionally made available for hire on an exclusive basis. This means that you can have the place to yourself and choose how many of your friends, family, club mates, etc., join you. We allocate availability for exclusive use in blocks, typically up to 90 days in the future. If you are looking for space to stay with us on a normal shared basis, and can’t see any availability three months or more into the future, then this hostel may be being held for Exclusive Hire. You can check availability for Exclusive Hire on our dedicated website.
Food and drink at YHA Eyam
Things to do around YHA Eyam
Blue John Cavern
The tour starts with a short flight of steps before visitors can appreciate the awe-inspiring majesty of the natural caverns. Then as you go deeper the history of Blue John, or bleu-jaune,
Climbing in Eyam
Eyam is a stone's throw from the famous Peak District climbing areas of Stanage, Froggatt, Curbar and Stoney Middleton.
Cycling in Eyam
YHA Eyam is an ideal location for enjoying one of the many circular cycling routes around the lovely Peak District.
Carsington Water (Reservoir)
Visit Britain’s newest reservoir and explore the trails through spectacular scenery. It offers a lovely day out for all the family with a children's play area, visitor centre, watersport centre
Walking and rambling in Eyam
There is a huge variety of walks starting from the hostel doorstep.
Mountain biking in Eyam
Ideally located on the edge of the White Peak (limestone) and Dark Peak (grit-stone), there's lots of different mountain biking terrains to discover.
Haddon Hall
This remarkable medieval house is surrounded by Elizabethan gardens and set in the rolling countryside of the Peak District.
Haddon Hall in Eyam
8 miles This remarkable medieval house is surrounded by Elizabethan gardens and set in the rolling countryside of the Peak District. Visit the website
Bakewell
7 miles Take a trip to Bakewell and discover this charming Derbyshire Dales town.
Poole's Cavern and Buxton Country Park
One of the best show caves around, don't miss this spectacular cavern. Take a journey below ground and discover vast limestone caverns with crystal stalactites and stalagmites. There are l
National Stone Centre
A dramatic site crammed with ancient tropical reefs, rocks and minerals, centuries of industrial history and abundant wildlife. Visit the Stone Centre website
Facilities
General
- Classroom
- Cot available
- Cycle store
- Free wi-fi
- Garden / grounds
Essentials
- Lounge
Entertainment
- Board games
- Games room
- TV
Accommodation options
- Private rooms available
- En suite rooms available
Food & drink
- Group catering available
- Licensed bar
- Meals available
- Self-catering kitchen
Transportation & parking
- Parking
Other YHA products
- Meeting Rooms & Corporate Hire
- Trade bookings
- YHA School Trips
Need to know
Check in: From 17:00 - 22:00
Check out: Before 10:00
Open every day?: No - YHA Eyam is closed on Sundays from November until February. Beds and rooms become available to book three months in advance so see the website to check availability.
Towels and toiletries: Towels and toiletries are not supplied but are available to hire or buy from reception. Bedding is supplied.
Pets: Pets are not permitted at YHA Eyam. Assistance dogs are welcome.
Wi-Fi: Free wi-fi is available in social spaces.
Parking: Parking is available in a car park at the bottom of our driveway. You are welcome to proceed up the drive in order to unload your luggage and then return your vehicle to the car-park afterwards.
Breakfast: Breakfast is served daily from 07:30 - 09:00.
YHA Eyam - Access Statement
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YHA School Trips
YHA Eyam is within easy access of sites of interest for a range of subjects including, PE, geography excursions and history trips. With 60 beds, group catering available, classroom facilities and a games room, YHA Eyam has everything a school trip needs.
Visit the YHA School Trips website for more information.
Volunteering
Volunteering with YHA is a fantastic way to have fun, learn new skills, boost your CV and travel to different places. We have a variety of different opportunities to choose from and volunteering roles to suit everyone.
The tasks are varied and in return you will meet some great people, who both work and stay in our hostels, as well as enjoying your time off discovering the local area and attractions.
You can find out more and apply to volunteer at this hostel on the volunteering website.
History
Over a hundred years ago, in the Golden Jubilee year of Queen Victoria’s reign, Beech Hurst was built as a Victorian folly. Massive iron gates were constructed to guard the entrance to the rough holly-lined drive. The house with its imposing tower was built into the steep hillside and surrounded by beech trees which helped to prevent the shale from shifting and provided some degree of protection from the elements. The first owner was William Nixon (Old Nick as he was often called), a magistrate at Bakewell Assizes whose fines were so heavy he had a bell installed in the tower to summon his protectors should any of his former “clients” come to visit. After 50 years the house was found to be ivy-clad and in need of repairs – the bell lay silent, bats filled the tower and the grounds were unkempt. The house was owned by a Captain Bird and then by Frank Robinson – the owner of the Glebe Mine – who installed mains water. The next owners – the Hickmans - installed heating and restored the gardens to their former glory. The house was bought by YHA in the early 1970s and the hostel opened in 1972.
