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About Heage

This is a somewhat straggled village, divided into two parts, of which Heage is one and Nether Heage, the other. The village lies a short distance from the beauty spot Carsington Water, between the market town's of Ripley and Belper, and is in what is known as the Amber Valley, a lovely rural landscape which has been farmed for centuries. It still has ancient farmhouses, surrounded by fields full of grazing cattle and sheep.

Agriculture has always been important in these parts, and there still remains relics from when the landscape was dotted with furnaces for the coal and ironwork industries, at their height during the Industrial Revolution of the 18th and 19th century.

The village has scattered housing, some being the distinctive stone cottages of the region, others are grand houses belonging to a long gone era, and there are smart new small housing developments. The oldest house in the village is probably the Yew Tree Studio. It was formerly the home of the man responsible for bringing piped water into the village, Joseph Spendlove, who owned the local builders, joiners and undertaker's, Bowmer and Kirkland.

Heage Hall, dating back to the 15th century, lies in nether Heage. This is now a farm, but the historic nature of the building and its age, gives way to local legends of ghostly sightings at the farm. Two of the ghosts are thought to be a husband and wife, owners of the hall in the 17th century. The lady is believed to have been seen wandering the house, and her husband George Pole, an eccentric dandy, is sometimes seen wandering the fields with his dogs.

The historic, six sailed Heage Windmill has connections with Heage Hall, it was owned by the Shore family who lived at the hall, along with a watermill at the bottom of Dungley Hill. The watermill is no longer in existence, but the windmill, a landmark for miles around, stands as a tall, glowing white building, proudly proclaiming its past. It is fully restored, and is in use milling flour which can be purchased from the mill visitors centre. Set against a backdrop of glorious open countryside, this is a lovely visitor attraction to see, admire and explore. Another noted attraction in the village is a red post box bearing the initials of Edward VII, one of only a few in the country.

St. Luke's church has a fascinating history, formerly a wooden structure, the church perished in a gale of 1545. It was replaced with the present church, built in 1661 and later added to early in the 19th century. Despite having no tower or spire, it is a dignified church building with the adornment of a small, unusual octagonal bell-tower at its roof-line.

In spite of its lack of what are considered to be the essential ingredients for an English village, village green and pond, Heage is a place with an abundance of charm. It's leafy lanes are both pleasant and interesting to wander and visitors will find all the usual village amenities, including pubs - one, the White Hart, is an historic 400 year old building of brick and timber-frame which still has many original features.

This friendly village makes a delightful place to stay, it is ideal for anyone wishing to discover the glorious Peak District National Park or the beautiful Sherwood Forest, which lies around 40 miles away in an easterly direction.

Attractions in the area include Riber Castle and Cromford Mill.


Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

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Recommended attractions near Heage

The Midland Railway Centre(1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction NE)Pictures
National Tramway Museum(3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction NW)Pictures
Shipley Country Park(5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction SE)Pictures
American Adventure Theme Park(6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction SE)Pictures
D H Lawrence Birthplace Museum(6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction E)Pictures
Middleton Top Engine House(6.6 miles, 10.7 km, direction NW)Pictures
Riber Castle(6.8 miles, 11.0 km, direction NW)Pictures
The Peak District Mining Museum(7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction NW)Pictures
Gullivers Kingdom(7.1 miles, 11.5 km, direction NW)Pictures
The Heights of Abraham(7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction NW)Pictures
Kedleston Hall(7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction SW)Pictures
Carsington Water(7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction W)Pictures
The Erewash Museum(7.8 miles, 12.5 km, direction SE)Pictures
Derby Cathedral(8.8 miles, 14.2 km, direction S)Pictures
Derby Museum and Art Gallery(8.8 miles, 14.2 km, direction S)Pictures

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Recommended towns near Heage

Ripley, in the county of Derbyshire (1.4 miles, 2.3 km, direction E)
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Denby, in the county of Derbyshire (2.9 miles, 4.6 km, direction SE)
Denby is famous for its beautiful decorative Stoneware pottery which has been exported all over the world.
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Crich, in the county of Derbyshire (2.9 miles, 4.6 km, direction NW)
A village on the edge of the Peak District National Park with a Museum dedicated solely to the golden era of the Tramcar. Also famous as being the location for filming Peak Practice.
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Smalley, in the county of Derbyshire (4.0 miles, 6.5 km, direction SE)
A delightful place with attractive village buildings including a church, village hall, several small shops and three village inns.
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Middleton by Wirksworth, in the county of Derbyshire (6.9 miles, 11.2 km, direction NW)
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Matlock Bath, in the county of Derbyshire (7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction NW)
Matlock Bath lies amongst some of the most beautiful river-valley country in England.
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Mugginton, in the county of Derbyshire (7.4 miles, 12.0 km, direction SW)
This is a popular Derbyshire village with a church dating back to the Doomsday Book.
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Ilkeston, in the county of Derbyshire (7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction SE)
Within this pretty hilltop town you will find the ancient church dedicated to St.Mary, it was built around 1150 and has a beautiful clock-face tower.
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Babbington, in the county of Nottinghamshire (8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction SE)
This pretty Nottinghamshire village is situated around 7 miles from the centre of Nottingham. It is typical of rural England, with cottages interspersed along quiet leafy lanes.
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Derby, in the county of Derbyshire (8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction S)
This is the premier town of the Shire, it is steeped in history with roots stretching to Roman times - the legions had a camp...
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Trowell, in the county of Nottinghamshire (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction SE)
Modern day history records that this was the village chosen as The Festival of Britain Village, at the time it was considered to epitomise the spirit of British rural community life.
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Winster, in the county of Derbyshire (10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction NW)
Today, this graceful village with its sweeping main street and quiet little alleyways is a tourist destination of character and charm.
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Papplewick, in the county of Nottinghamshire (10.8 miles, 17.4 km, direction E)
This delightful village lies close to the forest made famous by the legendry Robin Hood and his sweetheart Maid Marian.
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Sutton Scarsdale, in the county of Derbyshire (12.2 miles, 19.7 km, direction N)
This is a village noted for the romantic ruins of what was once one of the grandest houses in Derbyshire.
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Mansfield, in the county of Nottinghamshire (12.2 miles, 19.7 km, direction NE)
During the war, both Mansfield and the surrounding region provided sanctuary for Midlander's fleeing the destruction of Hitler's bombs.
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Nearby travel help

Ambergate Station(1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction NW)
Belper Station(2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction SW)
M1 Junction 28(6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction NE)
M1 Junction 27(7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction E)
East Midlands Airport(15.8 miles, 25.4 km, direction S)
Sheffield City Airport(24.1 miles, 38.7 km, direction N)
Heage to London(120.2 miles, 193.4 km, direction SE)

Hotels & Accommodation in Heage

Hotel NameApproximate distance from Heage center
The Lion Hotel(2.4 miles, 3.9 km, direction SW)
Dannah Farm Country House(3.7 miles, 5.9 km, direction W)
Makeney Hall Hotel(3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction S)
Morley Hayes Hotel(5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction S)
New Bath Hotel(6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction NW)
The Cromwell Hotel(7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction NW)
The Dakota Hotel(7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction E)
Days Hotel Derby(8.5 miles, 13.6 km, direction S)
Batemans Mill(8.6 miles, 13.9 km, direction N)
SACO Derby(8.6 miles, 13.9 km, direction S)
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