Vineyards · East Midlands
Crane's Fort
In or near Youlgrave.
Crane's Fort — a UK vineyard in england east midlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Late summer & autumn (Aug–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Rowsley South · 6.1 km
About
Crane's Fort is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in england east midlands. UK viticulture has expanded significantly since the 1980s, with English sparkling wines now winning international awards. Most British vineyards offer tours and tastings of their estate-grown wines. hillfort in Derbyshire
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lathkill Dale SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: DERBYSHIRE DALES
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Crane's Fort is a vineyard located in the East Midlands. It produces a range of wines, taking advantage of the region's climate and soil. Visitors can expect a scenic setting with opportunities for wine tasting and learning about the winemaking process. The vineyard offers an insight into local viticulture and the growing trends in British wine production.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1902, -1.6977
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Derbyshire Dales
- Parish
- Over Haddon
- Postcode
- DE45 1PD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
- Nearest railway station
- Rowsley South — 6.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q31112993 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Crane's Fort?
- Crane's Fort is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE45 1PD), in the parish of Over Haddon.
- What is Crane's Fort?
- Crane's Fort — a UK vineyard in england east midlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Crane's Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Rowsley South, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE45 1PD.
- Is Crane's Fort a protected site?
- Yes — Crane's Fort is part of the Lathkill Dale SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the DERBYSHIRE DALES National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Crane's Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Rowsley South, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE45 1PD.