Browse through our blog posts to find out what life is like at Hoe Grange Holidays along with some great ideas for days out in the Peak District.
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Capability Brown’s 300th Anniversary
August 18, 2016
Capability Brown, Chatsworth, Derbyshire, Gardening, History, Peak District,It’s the 300th anniversary of the birth of Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown, known as ‘England’s Greatest Gardener,’ so why not celebrate by visiting his gardens in Derbyshire? He’s best known for his beautiful gardens on a grand scale; an artful recreation of idyllic countryside. Brown got his name by telling his landowning clients that their gardens had great “capability”. He believed that design and practicality went hand in hand. His parklands not only promised privacy, and grounds for hunting, but also space for architectural...
Eroica Britannia – cycling with style
June 21, 2016
Cycling, Derbyshire, Eroica, Family, Fashion, History, Peak District, Vintage,David and I spent another brilliant day out at Eroica Britannia - a cycling race with a difference, where fashion and style count for more than stamina and speed. [caption id="attachment_5688" align="alignleft" width="768"] We spotted these lovely ladies![/caption] Eroica is non competitive and the "race" is as much about the fashion, the stunning Peak District views and the coffee and ice cream stops along the way, as it is about the cycling. Eroica is much more than a cycle ride, it's more a way of life, where vintage is the order of the d...
Tissington Well Dressings 2016
May 12, 2016
Animals, Derbyshire, History, Peak District, Tissington, Well Dressings,One of my favourite events of the year is Tissington Well Dressings. The amazingly detailed designs are created by pressing brightly coloured petals, leaves, twigs, and natural materials into wet clay mounted on wooden boards. There are six water wells around the village each with their own spectacular display, often with biblical themes. [caption id="attachment_5621" align="alignnone" width="586"] Tissington Hall Well - Let there be light[/caption] The origins of this ancient custom are lost in the mists of time, but what is certain is tha...
There’s trouble at mill !
November 28, 2015
Derbyshire, History, Peak District, Tourism, Wind turbine, Windmill,The Derbyshire Peak District has many significant heritage sites and structures. One that stands out, literally on top of the skyline, is Heage Windmill, which was completed in 1797 and is the only remaining stone tower windmill with 6 sails in the world! However sadly there is now extreme “trouble at mill” and we need your help! Late this summer severe wet rot was discovered in the fan and the main supports for the cap and sails of the windmill - a real threat to the survival of this unique structure, which is going to cost £100 k to re...
A stroll along Cromford Canal
October 28, 2015
Accessible Holidays, Animals, canal, Derbyshire, Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, High Peak Trail, History, Peak District,The Peak District is spectacular in Autumn and there are so many wonderful local walks. One of our favourites is along the Cromford canal to Whatstandwell to grab a bite to eat at the dog friendly Family Tree – they do the most amazing afternoon tea, 3 tiers of sandwiches, delicious home made cakes and cream scones, and a bowl of water for Fudge! Derbyshire has a diverse rich heritage and the Cromford Canal is part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, which saw the birth of the industrial revolution. The Cromford Canal was const...







