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Walking and rambling in Eyam
If you're planning on staying at YHA Eyam, why not download a free map and get out exploring? All our self-guided walks start and end at a YHA hostel and are graded so that you can explore the area at...
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.
Reception opening hours: From 07:30 - 10:00 and 17:00 - 22:00.
Licensed bar: This hostel has a licensed bar offering a range of alcohol and soft drinks. It is not possible for guests to bring their own alcohol, except when hiring the main building & coach house through YHA Exclusive Hire.
Self-catering: Guests have access to a kitchenette with a fridge, kettle and toaster. The commerical kitchen is also available when hiring the main building & coach house through YHA Exclusive Hire.
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 carpark afterwards.
WiFi: Free WiFi is available in shared social spaces.
Dogs: Pets are not permitted at YHA Eyam, except when hiring the main building & coach house through YHA Exclusive Hire. Assistance dogs are welcome - please notify us at the time of booking.
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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.