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Ashbourne,
south of the Peak District, is a small town famous for its
Shrove Tuesday "football" match, which is played
with the goals 3 miles apart and lasts from 2pm to 10 pm,
unless a goal is scored before 5pm!. The match has hundreds
of "players" and is more than a bit rough!
The town itself has
several buildings of note in its narrow streets, St Oswolds's
church, famous for its white marble statue of a sleeping child,
the old grammar school, almshouses, and the home of John Taylor,
The Mansion.
Taylor was a friend
of Dr Johnston who visited at the old coaching inn, Black's
Head in the town. The other old inn is the Green Man.
The town market is
held on Thursday in the Market Square.
A good base for exploring
the Peak District to the north. Try a visit to the small village
of Bradbourne, B5056 off A515 north of Ashbourne, with its
Saxon Cross outside the church.
The town is in the
middle of Dove Dale, the border of Derbyshire and Staffordshire,
the Dale follows the River Dove downstream from the Peak District
to the Trent. Lots of villages to visit down small roads,
with riverside walks , northwards try Ilam, with its country
park, or Mapleton with the walk to Thorpe.
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What
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Ashbourne Tourist Attractions
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 Derwent
Glass Centre, Shawcroft Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 1GH,
glassworks, engravers, complete with demonstrations and a shop.
Tel: 01335 345219. Closed Sundays in winter and Christmas. |
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Sudbury
Hall, Sudbury, Ashbourne, Derbys DE6 5HT, A515 south
then A50 east on A50, signposted off A50.1664 Hall with the
Museum of Childhood, lots to do in the museum, used in the BBC
"Pride & Prejudice" as Mr Darcy's home,
garden, shop, etc Tel: 01332 585305 
Open: Apr-Oct, Wed-Sun, 13:00-17:.30pm or dusk. Open Bank Holiday
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Fields Open Farm, Alkmonton, east off A515, a livestock
farm in over 200 acres, all open to visitors, telephone to check
opening times Tel: 01335 330240
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Where
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Guest
Houses, Bed & Breakfasts, Inns and Other Hotels
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Hulland Wand near Ashbourne
Surrounded by lovely countryside, just 200 yards from the village shop and renowned 17th century coaching inn/restaurant are these two immaculate barn conversions.Standing in the 2½ acre grounds of the owners home with their own garden area they are 5… Sleeps 2
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Brailsford Water Mill near Ashbourne
Proudly claiming a milling heritage dating from the time of William the Conqueror, this truly historic water mill offers a wonderful holiday opportunity. The restoration has preserved the unique qualities, ancient beams, old mill wheels and flour chute.. Sleeps 17 + 2 cots
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Bradbourne Ashbourne DE6 1PB
Tel: 01629 540998 Set in 175 acres Havenhill cottage lies directly between Carsington Water and Tissington. This luxury holiday cottage newly renovated, to an exceptional standard, from the traditional 17th Century buildings of Netherton Hall sleeps 4 plus 2 on a sofa bed, horses & dogs welcome.
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Hulland Ward, Near Ashbourne
Surrounded by lovely countryside, just 200 yards from the village shop and renowned 17th century coaching inn/restaurant are these two immaculate barn conversions. Standing in the 2½ acre grounds of the owners home with their own garden area they ... Sleeps 2
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Wetton near Ashbourne
A peacefully situated and comfortably furnished barn conversion which stands adjacent to the owners' farm in the heart of Wetton village. There is little through traffic here, and the location, close to Wetton Mill (N.T.) on .. Sleeps 5 + cot
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Snelston near Ashbourne
Peacefully set within its own enclosed, lawned orchard garden in the Dove Valley, this beautiful 17th century stone cottage enjoys lovely countryside views. With its wonderful oak beamed interior and pretty furnishings, it offers delightful, very comfo.. Sleeps 4 + 1 + t/cot
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Snelston near Ashbourne
A most attractive, comfortably furnished barn conversion, boasting polished beams and very pretty decoration, in a peaceful and beautiful valley setting. Adjoining the owners' home, it is set in two shared acres of landscaped gardens with access to eig.. Sleeps 3 miles. 4 + child
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Around
The Ashbourne Area
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North into the country side, and up into the Peak District |
Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Wirksworth (7.76 miles) Uttoxeter (9.85 miles) Matlock Bath (10.03 miles) Cheadle (10.87 miles) Matlock (11.20 miles) Derby (12.71 miles) Leek (13.61 miles) Bakewell (13.74 miles) Ripley (13.77 miles) Burton upon Trent (15.46 miles) Buxton (18.31 miles) |
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Information
Centre
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Market Place Ashbourne DE6 1EU
Tel: 01335 343666
Fax: 01335 300638 |
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