 Ashbourne |
|
|
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.
|
| Location
Map of Ashbourne |
What
To See -
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 
Open: Apr-Oct, Wed-Sun, 13:00-17:.30pm or dusk. Open Bank Holiday
Mondays.  |
|
|
| 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
|
|
|
|
|
|
Where
To Stay in Ashbourne
|
|
|
| |
|
 |
Mappleton Ashbourne DE6 2AA MAP
Near the Peak District National Park, Callow Hall is a Victorian country house hotel with a 2 AA Rosette-awarded restaurant. The market town of Ashbourne is nearby.
More... |
|
|
| |
|
 |
Thorpe, Dovedale Ashbourne DE6 2AW MAP
Set in 16 acres of gardens and grounds, the Peveril of the Peak hotel is the perfect base for exploring the peak district and surrounding countryside.
More... |
|
|
| |
|
 |
Derby Road Ashbourne DE6 1XH MAP
Situated on the outskirts of the ancient spa town of Ashbourne – the gateway to Dovedale – the hotel offers you a convenient location, just 10 miles from Alton Towers theme park.
More... |
|
|
| |
|
 |
Dovedale Ashbourne DE6 2AY MAP
The Izaak Walton Hotel is a 17th Century picturesque hotel which offers comfort, history and views of outstanding beauty across the Derbyshire Peaks.
More... |
|
|
| |
|
 |
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
More... |
|
|
|
|
Guest
Houses, Bed & Breakfasts, Inns and Other Hotels
|
|
| |
|
 |
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.
More... |
|
|
| |
|
 |
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.
More... |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
 |
e near Ashbourne DE6 3BE Tel: 01244 357717 MAP
This superb, detached property is situated in the tranquil countryside just a mile from the pretty village of Brailsford....
Changeover Day: Sat Price Guide: 215.00-445.00
Sleeps up to 4 in 2 bedrooms.
More... |
|
|
| |
|
 |
Hollington near Ashbourne DE6 3GB Tel: 01244 357717 MAP
This lovely brick built barn conversion is in the village of Hollington and has been converted with style and elegance to provide comfortable holiday accommodation....
Changeover Day: Fri Price Guide: 533.00-1516.00
Sleeps up to 8 in 3 bedrooms.
More... |
|
|
| |
|
 |
Hollington near Ashbourne DE6 3GB Tel: 01244 357717 MAP
This exceptional detached barn conversion has retained the character of the building and boasts exposed beams in many of the rooms It has been stylishly furnished to a high standard and is a lovely, romantic hideaway for a couple....
Changeover Day: Fri Price Guide: 218.00-596.00
Sleeps up to 2 in 1 bedrooms.
More... |
|
|
| |
|
 |
Mayfield near Ashbourne DE6 2HX Tel: 01244 357717 MAP
Situated on the edge of the small village of Mayfield and just two miles from the market town of Ashbourne is this charming, stone built end terrace cottage....
Changeover Day: Sat Price Guide: 212.00-489.00
Sleeps up to 6 in 3 bedrooms.
More... |
|
|
| |
|
 |
Calwich near Ashbourne DE6 2EB Tel: 01244 357717 MAP
The cottage is stylishly decorated, with a light and airy open plan living space, bedroom and is very well presented, including a bright and airy open plan living area, tranquil bedroom and little front patio room which you can look at beautiful......
Changeover Day: Fri Price Guide: 175.00-299.00
Sleeps up to 2 in 1 bedrooms.
More... |
|
|
| |
|
 |
Hulland Ward near Ashbourne DE6 3EJ Tel: 01244 357717 MAP
Stay in this barn conversion located on a working farm, in the hamlet of Hulland Ward, just a mile from Carsington Water. Ashbourne, the Dove and Manifold Valleys, and Alton Towers are just a short drive....
Pets allowed. Changeover Day: Sat Price Guide: 222.00-413.00
Sleeps up to 4 in 2 bedrooms.
More... |
|
|
| |
|
 |
Hulland Ward near Ashbourne DE6 3EJ Tel: 01244 357717 MAP
A barn conversion on a working farm, in Hulland Ward. A mile from Carsington Water with its activities, including watersports, walking, cycling, and bird watching....
Pets allowed. Changeover Day: Sat Price Guide: 212.00-398.00
Sleeps up to 3 in 2 bedrooms.
More... |
|
|
|
|
|
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) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Area
Telephone Code
01335 |
|
|
|
|
|
Information
Centre
13
Market Place Ashbourne DE6 1EU
Tel: 01335 343666
Fax: 01335 300638 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
Our
Hotel Booking Line
|
|
Call
0870 4786316
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
the internet holiday and travel guide to the UK
