Discover Ashbourne

Discover Ashbourne...

A small & vibrant town on the edge of the Peak District National Park, Ashbourne has quirky independent shops, an abundance of historic buildings, and delightful cafes & restaurants. It is surrounded by beautiful countryside, is the starting point for the Tissington Trail and is within easy reach of world-class attractions such as Alton Towers, Chatsworth and Dovedale.

Why not visit and discover it for yourself!

Events & what's on

All SPECIAL EVENTS

Cinema, live music, exhibitions, talks, festivals and other special events in Ashbourne.

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The Ark open day

Ashbourne Animal Welfare is holding open days on 2nd and 3rd November.

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regular events

Toddler groups, bingo, line dancing, social clubs, yoga, art classes and more.....

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Around and about....

nearby attractions

Our suggestions for places to visit by bus or car, perhaps by bicycle or even on foot, all within ten miles of Ashbourne.

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the tissington trail

Ashbourne marks the start of the Tissington Trail, possibly the best traffic free route for cyclists in England.

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Blue plaque Dr John Taylor was visited Dr Samuel Johnson here at this house.

HERITAGE AND HISTORY

Our guide to monuments, public spaces and architectural gems in Ashbourne (in progress - more coming soon).

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Community....

Ashbourne volunteers cleaning the streets

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