Things to do in Ashbourne, Derbyshire
There has been a church on the site of St Oswalds Church since Saxon times and a Norman crypt was found during excavations in 1913. The font dates back to the 13th century.
Present Day Ashbourne
Present day Ashbourne has a population of just over 10,000 residents. Its historic market is still in existence in the market square on Thursdays and Saturdays.
Above the street is an old inn sign for the Green Man and the Black Head Hotel, two coaching inns. It was erected in 1825. There are 200 listed buildings including black-and-white half-timbered buildings which add character to this lovely town.
Things to Do Around Ashbourne
A look inside St Oswald's Church is a must, to see the stained glass windows, monuments and memorials to the gentry of the area.
The two teams are the Up'ards and the Down'ards and the game/brawl is played in the street, through the stream and across open country with plenty of bystanders joining in! It attracts many visitors, including the Prince of Wales, to see the 1000 year-old event.
The Tissington Trail starts at Ashbourne and is ideal for walking and cycling.
Alton Towers and Gulliver's Kingdom theme parks are nearby.
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Days Out in Ashbourne
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Ilam Park and South Peak Estate (4 Miles)*
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High Peak Trail & Cromford Canal (5 Miles)*
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Dovedale (5 Miles)*
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Alton Towers Resort (7 Miles)*
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Wirksworth Heritage Centre (8 Miles)*
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Kedleston Hall (9 Miles)*
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Sudbury Hall (9 Miles)*
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National Trust Museum of Childhood (9 Miles)*
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Gullivers Kingdom Matlock Bath (10 Miles)*
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Places to Visit near Ashbourne
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Bradbourne (4 Miles)*
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Parwich (5 Miles)*
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Carsington (5 Miles)*
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Alton (7 Miles)*
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Oakamoor (8 Miles)*
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Alderwasley (9 Miles)*
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Cromford (9 Miles)*
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Bonsall (9 Miles)*
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Uttoxeter (10 Miles)*
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Matlock Bath (10 Miles)*
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