Self Catering Wedding Having a Self Catering Wedding seems to be becoming ever more popular, certainly here at Hargate Hall anyway. Why? For many the self catering route is a way to keep costs to a minimum. However, for others it is an opportunity to have exactly what they want Read more
2010 has got off to a very busy start for us at Hargate Hall. Normally January and February are relatively quiet for us. It is a time that we can catch up on maintenance, plan what we are going to do in the year ahead. Maybe, if we are lucky, Read more
We have done most of the simple things to reduce the environmental impact of holidays at Hargate Hall now. Such as introducing recycling, putting in new efficient boilers, adding more insulation, using local suppliers etc. We are now about to embark on using more renewable energy sources. As we work Read more
The peak forest beer festival is now only 4 weeks away. http://hargate-hall.co.uk/blog/uploaded_images/tug-743629.jpgLast year’s festival was a great success despite the weather! come along this year and join the fun. For more information see www.hargate-hall.co.uk/peak-forest-beer-festival
For 2 years we (and our guests!) have enjoyed seeing our chickens running around, and the delicious eggs they produced. Sadly a few weeks ago they were attacked by a fox, and were all killed. One of them made a brave escape and was found by a nearby farmer. The Read more
The HaHa is now dug out! We have taken it to about 3 feet deep. It still needs tidying up and wheel/track ruts from the digger and dumper truck need smoothing out, and the path ways that were damaged need to be repaired….. Trouble is we get a few nice Read more
After investigating a few holes (small ones!) that have appeared in the grounds after recent rain, we have found the route of the old HaHa that ran across the grounds at Hargate Hall. In the early 1900’s deer were kept in the lower part of the grounds and they were Read more
Having recently become licensed for civil wedding and partnership ceremonies, we have decided to hold a wedding fair at Hargate Hall. There will be stands and catwalk shows in the main hall, and additional stands in a marquee. The wedding fayre will take place between 11 am and 5 pm Read more
Following the amazing success of the Beer Festival held in July this year, we are planning another one for 2009. Hargate Hall is close by so anyone needing accommodation for the weekend, let us know. As soon as further information and dates are available we will post them here. So Read more
Nearly all our weekend short breaks have now been fully booked for the main school holiday weekends in 2009. However there is still good availability for our midweek breaks. Mid week breaks during the school term time are even better value as the tariff is lower. Have a look at Read more