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Group Accommodation in Foolow
Foolow is a traditional upland village on the fringe of White Peak countryside, surrounded by a patchwork of rich pasture separated by mile upon mile of dry stone walls meticulously constructed from chunks of limestone.
The attractive village has a duck pond and pub – The Bulls Head Inn, which is the lone survivor of five village inns. Years ago the pond or mere would have provided not only the water for the village, but for cattle and livestock as well.
On the small village green is a medieval cross, moved to its present position in 1868 when it was given a new base. Prior to this it stood on the site of the nearby Wesleyan Chapel and may at one time have been a marker for the boundary of the Royal Forest of the Peak. Next to the cross is a bull ring where animals would have been tethered, possibly for baiting.
Foolow is a pretty and very traditional limestone village where stone cottages sit snugly along the tiny lanes. Adjacent to the village green is the unusual 17th century Old Hall with its very irregular construction, whereas the nearby 18th century Manor House is a more typical Derbyshire country house style appearance.
Foolow is well situated to explore many parts of the Peak District and makes an ideal base for a Group Accommodation holiday.
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