Georgian Rural Life in the Peak district
Spencer's Yard, Moor End, Beeley, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2NR
At Spencer's Yard, there is a reconstructed cottage and outbuildings, furnished and detailing village life in the Peak District during the mid-18th century. There will be costumed interpreters.
Early Victorian shepherd's hut on display with shepherds' tools and artefacts of the time. Old local shepherd's smock, kindly recently donated, on display in the Victorian Shepherd hut from the same date, late 19th century.)
We also have a Gypsy grinding barrow on display (1900s) in the yard
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 13 September:
- 1100 - 1600
- Sunday 14 September:
- 1100 - 1600
Location & directions
Spencer's Yard, Moor End, Beeley, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2NR
- Directions:
- Look out for signage and there will be a car park on Pig Lane, in field DE4 2NT
- Contact on day:
- David Spencer
- Telephone number:
- +447748369145
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
On a slope and on uneven ground, so not wheelchair accessible. There are no toilets but the toilets will be open at the village hall, where there will be cakes and teas for sale.
Additional information
Refreshments and toilets ( which include baby change) can be found in Cavendish Village Hall , Beeley. Parking can be found on Pig Lane
- Max no of people per tour:
- 20
