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Ashbourne DerbyshireAshbourne

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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Ashbourne Tourist Attractions

             
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.
            
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 Admission Charge Open: Apr-Oct, Wed-Sun, 13:00-17:.30pm or dusk. Open Bank Holiday Mondays. More On Sudbury Hall
            
Bentley 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 Admission Charge
            

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Quality Hotel Ashbourne Derby Road Ashbourne DE6 1XH MAP
For sheer beauty and spectacle you would have to go a long way to better the Derbyshire Dales. Set on the outskirts of the ancient spa town of Ashbourne the Quality Hotel Ashbourne is the ideal spot to relax. All bedrooms are individually styled ...

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Peveril of the Peak Hotel Thorpe Dovedale Dovedale Ashbourne DE6 2AW MAP
Nestling amidst breathtaking Peakland scenery and in 11 acres of grounds, this historic hotel offers a relaxing retreat from the fast pace of modern life.

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The Dog and Partridge Country Inn Town End Lane Swinscoe Ashbourne DE6 2HS MAP
17th Century Inn with rooms in the grounds. Traditional bar serving real ales, Award Winning Restaurant, Full Bar Snacks and Childrens Menu available. Great views over the open countryside, extensive gardens and terrace. Only 5 miles from Alton Towers

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The Beresford Arms Hotel Station Road Ashbourne DE6 1AA MAP
Built at the turn of the century the Beresford Arms Hotel is an impressive mock tudor building. The tissington trail is on the doorstep. Chatsworth House,Haddon Hall & Calke Abbey. Alton Towers is just 5 mins away.

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Stanshope Hall Stanshope Ashbourne DE6 2AD MAP
Comfortable accomodation with lovely views in 17th century listed building. Spacious drawing room with open fire and separate dining room. Home cooking using local produce and vegetables grown in garden. Fully licensed.

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High Meadow Cottages 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 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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Netherton Hall Holiday Cottage 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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High Meadow Cottages 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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Stable Barn 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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Knaveholme Cottage 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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Owl 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

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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