Weekends can be a bit of a DIY trap I've been asking Mr T to fit the toilet seat for months , I may well have to go myself words that fill Mr T with dread. So in lieu ( see what I did there ) of Mr T avoiding fitting the new toilet seat , we headed off to Heage Windmill near Belper. This is another frugal location in the respect that it has free parking and you can picnic there , you don't have to go round the windmill which is a mere £4 for adults . Again this is a cash only place and you get tremendous value for your money in the way of helping the windmill , there is also the stunning location to boot. Any child of the 1970's will immediately bring Windy Miller to mind.
Situated on top of a hill Heage windmill is stunning and looks out upon rolling shades of green countryside that changes colour as the sun plays peek a boo with the cotton wool clouds. We are still the the throws of glorious summer and I plan to make yes of the sunshine ( though every time I plan a BBQ it does however seem to rain) Heage is the tinniest of villages and the windmill is stunning it is a 6 sail windmill and and been here is some form of another since 1799. Look out and not only will you see the patchwork of weaving colour of the countryside but also stone walls stretching as far as the eye can see. The area is very much unspoilt think Chitty Chitty Bang Bang windmill and you aren't far wrong it is a film set location.
So if you have £4 burning a hole in your pocket I can't think of a lovelier way to spend it than at the windmill at Heage, there is a captivation not only in the romance of the location but in the sound of a windmill turning,
Go seek the sound of a windmill.
Situated on top of a hill Heage windmill is stunning and looks out upon rolling shades of green countryside that changes colour as the sun plays peek a boo with the cotton wool clouds. We are still the the throws of glorious summer and I plan to make yes of the sunshine ( though every time I plan a BBQ it does however seem to rain) Heage is the tinniest of villages and the windmill is stunning it is a 6 sail windmill and and been here is some form of another since 1799. Look out and not only will you see the patchwork of weaving colour of the countryside but also stone walls stretching as far as the eye can see. The area is very much unspoilt think Chitty Chitty Bang Bang windmill and you aren't far wrong it is a film set location.
So if you have £4 burning a hole in your pocket I can't think of a lovelier way to spend it than at the windmill at Heage, there is a captivation not only in the romance of the location but in the sound of a windmill turning,
Go seek the sound of a windmill.
I love your dramatic photo of the clouds and the windmill sail.
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful photo's. The rough brickwork texture is amazing
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely pics, and yes, this sounds like great use of £4!
ReplyDeletewow that windmill is fantastic! I used to always want to live in one, or a lighthouse! x
ReplyDeleteThis is so stunning love seeing old windmills.
ReplyDeleteYou have some beautiful photos here Claire. I remember Windy Miller :)
ReplyDeleteOh we will have to visit this as never been before, such great photos Claire x
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures. This place looks beautiful
ReplyDeleteI have always loved windmills ever since I was a child.
ReplyDeleteI have a friend who lives in a windmill and I have to say it is pretty cool x
ReplyDeleteLovely photos and it sounds like a great place to visit.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous views and stunning windmills. I don't think I've ever being close enough, but would like to. one day
ReplyDeletegorgeous photos as usual
ReplyDeleteI love windmills, so imposing and majestic. Lovely to see one against such a fabulous sky!
ReplyDeleteYou take the most lovely photos - what a beautiful windmill. x
ReplyDeleteIt does look wonderful in your photos. We are thinking about a day trip this week - nice to get out and avoid the DIY.
ReplyDeleteI love windmills, there is something so beautiful about them and you really captured that in your photos!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos Claire, really lovely. I love windmills but haven't been up close to one for some time now, must rectify that. I remember Windy Miller very well :)
ReplyDeletelovely photos, windmills are so beautiful i love them.
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