The Revolution House is 3 miles north of Chesterfield, taking 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, 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.
The ground floor of the cottage has a display of 17th Century furniture, and upstairs there is a changing programme of exhibitions on local themes. Also on show is a video which tells the story of the Revolution.
Wheelchair access to the ground floor only.