Attractions, Events & Places to Eat

Ashbourne's many attractions include: antique shops, wine bars, restaurants, pubs,and the start of the the Tissington Trail.

Local Attractions

Alton Towers - theme park and resort
Calke Abbey - Baroque mansion with extraordinary contents, gardens & park
Sudbury Hall - 17th century family home, 1930's kitchen area
Kedleston Hall - neo-classical mansion with Adams interiors, gardens & park
Chatsworth House - one of Britain's best loved historical houses & estates
Uttoxeter Race Course - the midlands' finest racecourse
Stoke Potteries - home of pottery and ceramic makers for 100s of years
The Peak District & Dovedale - first national park in Great Britain
Carsington Water - water sports, cycling, fishing and walking
Donington Races - Grand Prix circuit, the UK's busiest motor racing venue.

Local Events

Shrovetide
Highland Gathering - further details on
www.ashbourne-town.com

Local Pubs & Restaurants

The Holly Bush - Church Broughton (01283 585345)
The Saracen's Head - Shirley (01335 360330)
The Ostritch - Longford (01335 330222)
The Shire Horse - Wyaston (01335 342714)
The Yeavley Arms - Yeavley (01335 330771)
Da'carlo Italian - Ashbourne (01335 345000)

All within 3 miles (apart from Da'carlo), lifts and taxis arranged.

We do have an excellent local taxi driver however he gets booked up on Friday and Saturday
evenings so it would be advisable to book in advance: Mark Cuthbertson 07770870220

Situated close to four of the Country's top public schools:

Repton
Denstone
Abbotsholme
Abbots Bromley (St Mary & St Ann)