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Christmas at Revolution House
Type:Museum Open Days
High Street
Old Whittington
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S41 9JZ
Call direct on:
Tel01246 345727
About
See Revolution House decorated for a 17th Century Christmas with displays of greenery, a kissing bough, and colourful flower arrangements created by our volunteers.
The House takes its name from the Revolution of 1688. Three hundred years ago this cottage was an alehouse - the 'Cock and Pynot' (pynot is a dialect word for magpie) - and it was here that three local noblemen - the Earl of Devonshire (from nearby Chatsworth), the Earl of Danby and Mr John D'Arcy (son of the Earl of Holderness), met to begin planning their part in events which led to the overthrow of King James II in favour of William and Mary of Orange.
Watch a video which tells the story of the Revolution.
Entry to the house and garden is free, however donations are welcomed to help us to keep the House open and deliver more great events.
There is disabled access to the ground floor only. Scroll down the page to find our full accessibility guide.
Guide Prices
Admission is free but donations are gratefully received
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled access - Ground floor only. Steep first floor access by 11 steps which are steep and narrow. Scroll down the page to see our full Access Guide.
Children
- Children welcome
Parking
- Free Parking - On street parking available
Property Facilities
- Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
- Gift shop
- Public toilets - Revolution House has no toilets.
Opening Times
| Season (7 Dec 2023 - 24 Dec 2023) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Thursday - Sunday | 11:00 | - 15:00 |
Map & Directions
Road Directions
From North/South Leave M1 motorway at junction 29 and follow A617 to Chesterfield (approx 4 miles). At roundabout select right hand lane and take 4th exit (A61). At traffic light controlled roundabout (Tesco) take 2nd exit (A61). At next roundabout (J E James Cycles) select right hand lane and take 4th exit (B6025, signposted Eckington). Continue up hill for approx ½ mile and turn left onto Church Street North. Then turn right into High Street. Revolution House on left.
From East Follow A617 to M1 motorway junction, then follow route from North/South.
From West Follow A619 from Bakewell to Chesterfield. At traffic light controlled roundabout (Matalan) select middle lane and take 3rd exit. Keep in left lane and at traffic lights go straight on. At roundabout select middle lane and take 2nd exit (A632). Turn immediately left into slip road to A61 (signposted Sheffield). At traffic light controlled roundabout (Tesco) take 2nd exit (A61), then follow route from North/South.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest train station at Chesterfield, 3 miles away
Bus numbers 25, 50 and 50A from New Beetwell Street or Cavendish Street in Chesterfield town Centre to the Bull's Head
