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.
Ashbourne has a Tourist Information CentreDerwent Glass Centre Shawcroft, Ashbourne DE6 1GH
Glassblowers making crystal glass. Derwent Glass Centre information
Sudbury Hall Sudbury, Ashbourne DE6 5HT
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. Sudbury Hall information
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Derby Road Ashbourne DE6 1XH MAP Miraj Hotel & Leisure Club Ashbourne is located on the outskirts of the ancient spa town of Ashbourne at the gateway of the Peak District. More Information and Book ... |
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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 Information and Book ... |
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Riggs Lane Marston Montgomery near Ashbourne DE6 2FF MAP With a leafy terrace and cosy restaurant, Crown Inn offers cooked breakfasts and free Wi-Fi. More Information and Book ... |
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Ilam Ashbourne DE6 2AZ MAP Set in a Gothic mansion, YHA Ilam Hall has 84 acres of beautiful parkland, a traditional restaurant and stylish lounge. The YHA is situated in the Peak District, and offers views over Dovedale. More Information and Book ... |
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Derby Lane Alkmonton Ashbourne DE6 3DJ MAP Set in a beautiful barn conversion, this bed and breakfast has rooms with underfloor heating, oak beams and high ceilings. More Information and Book ... |
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Bradbourne Mill Bradbourne near Ashbourne DE6 1NP MAP Enjoying a fabulous location and glorious views in the Peak District National Park this beautifully presented detached barn conversion sits near the stream ford leading to the ultimate picture postcard village of Tissington and its medieval Hall. Furnishe ... Sleeps 8 More Information and Book ... |
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Hollington near Ashbourne DE6 3GD MAP The Byre is a semi detached, single storey barn conversion cottage in open countryside on the edge of the village of Hollington, just six miles from Ashbourne. Sleeps up to 4 in 2 bedrooms. Changeover Day: Fri Price Guide: 190.00-440.00 More Information and Book ... |
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Alstonefield near Ashbourne DE6 2FS MAP This property is a recently constructed property on the side of the owner's home. Sleeps up to 4 in 2 bedrooms. Changeover Day: Sat Price Guide: 191.00-301.00 More Information and Book ... |
North into the countryside, and up into the Peak District.
Towns Near Ashbourne To Visit - straight line distance:
Wirksworth (7.76 miles) Uttoxeter (9.85 miles) Matlock Bath (10.03 miles) Cheadle (10.87 miles)
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