The Eyre Chapel - a lookback in time.
37 Newbold Village, Newbold Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8RJ
In a meadow behind the historic Nag’s Head Inn at Newbold, Chesterfield stands the Eyre Chapel, built by the Normans in the eleventh century, and reputedly the oldest building in the town. Former chapel of the Eyre family. Granted by James II for Roman Catholic worship and sacked by Protestant mob in 1688. Large stone cross in burial ground surrounding the chapel commemorates its restoration in 1887 and the re-internment in the crypt beneath the stone-flagged floor of 12 members of Eyre family. Stone horse-mounting block built into north-east corner of building. Restored completely in 1986 for community use.
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 14 September:
- 12 - 4.30pm
Location & directions
37 Newbold Village, Newbold Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8RJ
- Directions:
- See brown sign immediately opposite entrance to site. Drive carefully up the side of the pub and go through pub car-park to enter Chapel car-park.
- Contact on day:
- Frank Gorman
- Telephone number:
- +447311260050
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Toilet not wheelchair-friendly, unfortunately.
Additional information
If the weather is warm enough visitors are welcome to enjoy the sunshine sitting outside at the tables and chairs provided. Adjacent pub will also be open for the sale of drinks (no food).
- Max no of people per tour:
- 10
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
