Hathersage: Attractions and more...
Eyam Hall was the official residence of the Wright family for more than three hundred years.
This seventeenth century manor house includes various displays of the fascinating artefacts, the tapestry rooms, the stone flagged hall, the bedroom with a grand bed and family costumes as well.
There is a crafts centre in the house and one can even book the Eyam Hall Buttery for events such as weddings.
Peveril Castle was one of the first Norman forts of England and the site is ideal for picnics.
The rocky outcrop of the castle provides wonderful views of the village and the Peak district. This castle is now under the care of English Heritage.
Treak Cliff cavern is an underground tour of the wonderful delight of the stalagmites and stalactites found in the cave near the cliff. Blue John Stone is a rare form of Fluorite stone with beautiful colours that is found here.
There are a number of rock minerals, fossils and multi-coloured flowstones found here. A popular formation of stone here is a stork standing on one leg.
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Other Attractions United Kingdom:
Hope Valley (About 1.5 mi) - Bakewell (About 8.1 mi) - Sheffield (About 8.7 mi) - Chesterfield (About 11.6 mi) - Buxton (About 11.7 mi) - Matlock (About 13.9 mi)
More information United Kingdom:
| Hope Valley - 1.5 mi | |
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Hope Village is itself a tourist attraction in the Hope Valley. One can see the pre- historic tracks and ways in this village. The village was occupied by the Romans in a later... |
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| Bakewell - 8.1 mi | |
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Bakewell is a market town, so, most tourists visiting the area opt for shopping. Monday is the traditional market day when buyers can get great deals. A beautiful public park runs... |
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