Benjamin Taylor, a renowned attorney in 1685 constructed the original brick building. The grand structure of gabled frontage was the norm at the time of the turn of the century. The H-shaped structure with open ends faced the garden and road, and may have included some of the previous building. This print is from Hutchinson's Britain Beautiful, edited by Walter Hutchinson, volume I, 1924-1926. placeholder image
Benjamin Taylor, a renowned attorney in 1685 constructed the original brick building. The grand structure of gabled frontage was the norm at the time of the turn of the century. The H-shaped structure with open ends faced the garden and road, and may have included some of the previous building. This print is from Hutchinson's Britain Beautiful, edited by Walter Hutchinson, volume I, 1924-1926. | The Print Collector/Print Collector/Getty Images

Step into Derbyshire’s past with 12 of the county's oldest buildings that are still standing today

Ria Ghei
By Ria Ghei

Senior Reporter

Published 9th Dec 2025, 11:01 GMT

Explore Derbyshire's rich history with these 12 oldest buildings still standing today, showcasing the region's architectural heritage.

Derbyshire is packed with history, and it shows.

Derby itself is often called a leading light for the Industrial Revolution, home to what’s believed to be the world’s first factory. It also became a global centre for rail, Rolls-Royce and the wider transport world.

It’s easy to lose sight of just how deep those roots run, so we’ve taken a trip back in time to highlight 12 of the oldest buildings and spaces still standing in the region today.

This is Chesterfield Town Hall from the 1960s. Here is the view across New Square buildings to Shentall Gardens and the Town Hall.

1. Chesterfield Town Hall

This is Chesterfield Town Hall from the 1960s. Here is the view across New Square buildings to Shentall Gardens and the Town Hall. | NEMPR Picture the Past/Heritage Images/Getty Images

This is Eyam Hall from circa 1907. The stunning Jacobean style manor house in Eyam, Derbyshire, continues to enthral today. Now, the beautiful 17th century historic manor house with adjacent courtyard, restaurant and shops provides a sobering historical backdrop for the plague that claimed the lives of 260 people. Print taken from The Connoisseur Volume XLIII. [The Connoisseur Ltd., London, 1915] Artist: Leonard Willoughby.

2. Eyam Hall

This is Eyam Hall from circa 1907. The stunning Jacobean style manor house in Eyam, Derbyshire, continues to enthral today. Now, the beautiful 17th century historic manor house with adjacent courtyard, restaurant and shops provides a sobering historical backdrop for the plague that claimed the lives of 260 people. Print taken from The Connoisseur Volume XLIII. [The Connoisseur Ltd., London, 1915] Artist: Leonard Willoughby. | Print Collector/Getty Images

This photo taken circa 1896 shows the grandeur of the Crescent at around 100 years old. Today the Crescent is one of the popular places to visit in Derbyshire, as people enjoy the charming spa town's rich heritage. Image from Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, circa 1896]. Artist John Carr, Valentine & Sons.

3. Buxton Crescent

This photo taken circa 1896 shows the grandeur of the Crescent at around 100 years old. Today the Crescent is one of the popular places to visit in Derbyshire, as people enjoy the charming spa town's rich heritage. Image from Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, circa 1896]. Artist John Carr, Valentine & Sons. | The Print Collector/Getty Images

This sepia print of Buxton Town Hall was taken in around 1900, not longer after it opened officially in 1889. The striking roof is in a style based on a French château. (Photo by NEMPR Picture the Past/Heritage Images/Getty Images)

4. Buxton Town Hall

This sepia print of Buxton Town Hall was taken in around 1900, not longer after it opened officially in 1889. The striking roof is in a style based on a French château. (Photo by NEMPR Picture the Past/Heritage Images/Getty Images) | Heritage Images

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