Step into the stories that shaped the Peak District on this four-hour immersive experience through Stoney Middleton and Eyam, England's world-famous plague village.
Walk through dramatic landscapes and historic locations as tales of plague, love, murder, trade and justice unfold in the very places where they happened.
Along the way, pause for refreshments at a scenic Peak District viewpoint before continuing through woodland paths, historic villages and landscapes that have shaped the lives of those who lived here.
Visit the Boundary Stone, encounter characters from the past and discover how the landscape became the setting for stories of love, tragedy, murder, survival and justice. Your journey culminates in the remarkable story of Black Harry, where the landscape itself became part of a dramatic tale of justice.
Your experience concludes back at the award-winning Cupola Visitor Centre, where a period-inspired Derbyshire dining experience provides the perfect opportunity to reflect on the stories, places and characters encountered along the way.
What's included
- Four-hour guided immersive experience through Stoney Middleton and Eyam, including one hour for the dining experience
- Visit Eyam, England's world-famous plague village
- Exclusive Black Harry finale experience
- Period-inspired Derbyshire dining experience served at the award-winning Cupola Visitor Centre
- Small-group experience, with private bookings available, visiting historic buildings and locations
- Access to hidden locations not normally experienced on standard visitor trips
- Experience the natural thermal spring waters and discover their Roman heritage
- Refreshments provided at a scenic location
Itinerary
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Meet your guide at The Cupola Visitor Centre in Stoney Middleton and begin your journey through the village’s remarkable stories, historic locations and dramatic landscapes.
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Explore Stoney Middleton’s historic locations, including St Martin’s Church, the Roman Bath House and sites connected to lead mining, trade and village life. Follow woodland paths and pause for refreshments at a scenic Peak District viewpoint.
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Follow the historic road towards Eyam, beginning at the Greaves on the Lydgate at the entrance to the village, and discover the stories and events that shaped this famous plague village.
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Explore Eyam’s remarkable plague story, discovering how the disease reached the village, how the community responded and the lives forever changed by the outbreak.
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Continue to the stories of Emmott Sydall and Rowland Torre, before visiting the Boundary Stone, where isolation became a matter of survival.
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Continue through the landscape to Carlswark Cavern and encounter the dramatic story of Black Harry, where justice was made visible in one of the Peak District’s most compelling tales.
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Return to The Cupola Visitor Centre for a period-inspired Derbyshire dining experience, providing an opportunity to reflect on the stories, places and characters encountered during your journey.
Highlights
- Walk through the historic villages of Stoney Middleton and Eyam
- Hear stories of love, ambition, tragedy and justice shaped by the landscape
- Experience hidden places and stories rarely encountered by visitors
- Discover how the plague reached the Peak District
- Stand at the Boundary Stone, where isolation became survival
- Encounter the story of Black Harry, where justice was made visible
- Conclude with a traditional Derbyshire dining experience inspired by the period