Guidebook for Derbyshire
Stately Homes
Arguably the most famous stately home in the UK, used as the setting for a variety of films such as Duchess, fabulous gardens and parkland, adventure playground,hosts the RHS garden show, Country fair, sculpture & arts festivals.
698 habitants recommandent
Chatsworth House
Arguably the most famous stately home in the UK, used as the setting for a variety of films such as Duchess, fabulous gardens and parkland, adventure playground,hosts the RHS garden show, Country fair, sculpture & arts festivals.
Kedleston, owned by the Curzon Family, is a National Trust property famed for it's Robert Adam interiors.
76 habitants recommandent
Kedleston Hall
Kedleston, owned by the Curzon Family, is a National Trust property famed for it's Robert Adam interiors.
Sudbury Hall has recently undergone several improvements that have made it even more child friendly. It's a great place that celebrates the escapades and challenges of childhood across the centuries.
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Sudbury Hall et le Musée National de l'Enfance de la National Trust
Main RoadSudbury Hall has recently undergone several improvements that have made it even more child friendly. It's a great place that celebrates the escapades and challenges of childhood across the centuries.
Haddon Hall is a wonderful example of an Elizabethan Manor House that offers a complete contrast to Chatsworth. It has been used as a backdrop in several films such as Jane Eyre, Pride and Prejudice and more recently Wolf Hall starring Jude Law.
260 habitants recommandent
Haddon Hall
Haddon Hall is a wonderful example of an Elizabethan Manor House that offers a complete contrast to Chatsworth. It has been used as a backdrop in several films such as Jane Eyre, Pride and Prejudice and more recently Wolf Hall starring Jude Law.
Hardwick Hall was built in the 1590's for Bess of Hardwick who, in her day, was the richest woman in England after Queen Elizabeth I.
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Hardwick Hall Visitor Centre
Hardwick Hall was built in the 1590's for Bess of Hardwick who, in her day, was the richest woman in England after Queen Elizabeth I.
Entertainment & Activities
Carsington is one of the largest reservoirs in the midlands in a scenic location surrounded by hills and woods. There is a cycle & walking path around the lake about 8 miles long. There are also bird hides, shelters, toilet facilities. The visitor & water sports centres offers kayaking, bike hire, dinghy sailing, trout fishing, a free & good children's play area, cafes, shops & weekend events.
163 habitants recommandent
Carsington Water
Carsington is one of the largest reservoirs in the midlands in a scenic location surrounded by hills and woods. There is a cycle & walking path around the lake about 8 miles long. There are also bird hides, shelters, toilet facilities. The visitor & water sports centres offers kayaking, bike hire, dinghy sailing, trout fishing, a free & good children's play area, cafes, shops & weekend events.
A great place for kids where you can ride wonderful old trams, pop into the Red Lion Pub, Rita's Tearooms and an old fashioned sweet shop. Look out for the themed and special events throughout the year.
77 habitants recommandent
Village de tramway de Crich
A great place for kids where you can ride wonderful old trams, pop into the Red Lion Pub, Rita's Tearooms and an old fashioned sweet shop. Look out for the themed and special events throughout the year.
Only 15 minutes away and one of the country's best known theme parks for those adrenaline seekers amongst you. Great fun for teenagers.
329 habitants recommandent
Alton Towers
Farley LaneOnly 15 minutes away and one of the country's best known theme parks for those adrenaline seekers amongst you. Great fun for teenagers.
If it's wet and miserable this is a great place to visit and is fun for younger kids and teens.
28 habitants recommandent
Parc aquatique Alton Towers
If it's wet and miserable this is a great place to visit and is fun for younger kids and teens.
Shopping
Avanti offer jewellery designed to suit your requirements on their premises & have recently installed a 3D printer to give a good idea of what the finished design will look like.
Avanti Jewellers of Ashbourne
Church StreetAvanti offer jewellery designed to suit your requirements on their premises & have recently installed a 3D printer to give a good idea of what the finished design will look like.
Sightseeing
Cromford Mills forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sight of Derwent Valley Mills. Built in the 18th century. it became the world's first successful water-powered cotton spinning mill and consequently the birthplace of the modern factory system. Guided tours re available.
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Moulin de Cromford
Mill RoadCromford Mills forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sight of Derwent Valley Mills. Built in the 18th century. it became the world's first successful water-powered cotton spinning mill and consequently the birthplace of the modern factory system. Guided tours re available.
Tissington is in my opinion, one of the prettiest villages in the area. It is approached via a grand gateway and an avenue of trees and is owned by the Fitzherbert family. It is famed for it's well dressing and is also a convenient point of access to the Tissington Trail.
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Tissington Hall
Tissington is in my opinion, one of the prettiest villages in the area. It is approached via a grand gateway and an avenue of trees and is owned by the Fitzherbert family. It is famed for it's well dressing and is also a convenient point of access to the Tissington Trail.
The Tisssington Trail is a bridleway, footpath and cycleway along the trackbed of the railway line linking Ashbourne to Buxton. It is particularly good for cycling with several different places along the route offering cycle hire.
Tissington trail
The Tisssington Trail is a bridleway, footpath and cycleway along the trackbed of the railway line linking Ashbourne to Buxton. It is particularly good for cycling with several different places along the route offering cycle hire.
Walks
Stunning easy walk along the river Dove, surrounded by the dramatic limestone cliffs, caves and pinnacles of the gorge on either side, and a variety of ancient woodland. For the more adventurous there is a steep scramble up Thorpe Cloud - or rock climbing, notably on Ilam Rock and Tissington Spires
Dovedale, Ashbourne DE6 2BD, Royaume-Uni
Stunning easy walk along the river Dove, surrounded by the dramatic limestone cliffs, caves and pinnacles of the gorge on either side, and a variety of ancient woodland. For the more adventurous there is a steep scramble up Thorpe Cloud - or rock climbing, notably on Ilam Rock and Tissington Spires
Ilam Park is a Youth Hostel that is owned by the National Trust. Although the house does not open it is well worth a visit for the absolutely stunning views of Thorpe Cloud seen from just outside the Tearoom. There are also lots of beautiful walks around the garden, lake or towards the Stepping Stones at Dovedale. One of my most special places to visit on a lovely sunny day.
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Parc Ilam
Ilam Park is a Youth Hostel that is owned by the National Trust. Although the house does not open it is well worth a visit for the absolutely stunning views of Thorpe Cloud seen from just outside the Tearoom. There are also lots of beautiful walks around the garden, lake or towards the Stepping Stones at Dovedale. One of my most special places to visit on a lovely sunny day.
Coffee Shops
Don't let the fact that it is the former showroom of a busy fuel station put you off. It is one of my favourite places for coffee in the area and also has the added bonus of having an amazing interiors shop right next to it. Free parking outside and a perfect place for your first coffee to start the day off.
Prestons Speciality Coffee Bar
Don't let the fact that it is the former showroom of a busy fuel station put you off. It is one of my favourite places for coffee in the area and also has the added bonus of having an amazing interiors shop right next to it. Free parking outside and a perfect place for your first coffee to start the day off.
A relatively new addition to the centre of Ashbourne, this is a lovely coffee shop serving a good range of speciality breakfasts and snacks. Pea and avocado smash comes highly recommended.
BEAR - Ashbourne
A relatively new addition to the centre of Ashbourne, this is a lovely coffee shop serving a good range of speciality breakfasts and snacks. Pea and avocado smash comes highly recommended.
A nice coffee shop in the centre of Ashbourne, slightly echoey, but very good coffee and a good selection of snacks and meals.
26 habitants recommandent
Jack Rabbits Ashbourne
10 St John StA nice coffee shop in the centre of Ashbourne, slightly echoey, but very good coffee and a good selection of snacks and meals.
Pubs and Restaurants
A lovely place for a better than average pub meal. If you want to dress up and make more of an occasion of your night then this is the place I would recommend.
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The Horseshoes
Long LaneA lovely place for a better than average pub meal. If you want to dress up and make more of an occasion of your night then this is the place I would recommend.
The Knockerdown has recently been taken over by new owners and now offers good pub food in very pleasant surroundings at good prices. If you want a quick bar meal then it ticks most of the boxes - and also has the added bonus of being just down the road from Carsington Water.
The Knockerdown Inn and Restaurant
The Knockerdown has recently been taken over by new owners and now offers good pub food in very pleasant surroundings at good prices. If you want a quick bar meal then it ticks most of the boxes - and also has the added bonus of being just down the road from Carsington Water.
The quintessential British pub. Full of character, full of locals, and serving classic pub food. Recently taken over by new landlords who have made a success of their previous ventures so the food should get better and better. If you love pubs, then this is the one to visit.
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Ye Olde Gate Inn
1874 Well StThe quintessential British pub. Full of character, full of locals, and serving classic pub food. Recently taken over by new landlords who have made a success of their previous ventures so the food should get better and better. If you love pubs, then this is the one to visit.
A wonderfully unspoilt village pub, built as farmhouse in the 1600's and becoming a pub early in the 19th century. Few changes have been made over the years and the present landlady and her family have been running the pub for over 40 years.
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The Barley Mow Inn
Main StreetA wonderfully unspoilt village pub, built as farmhouse in the 1600's and becoming a pub early in the 19th century. Few changes have been made over the years and the present landlady and her family have been running the pub for over 40 years.
A lovely old country pub with a modern extension serving good quality food and lovely gin and tonics. There is a lovely outside bar and seating area for the summer months.
17 habitants recommandent
The Cock Inn, Mugginton
Bullhurst LaneA lovely old country pub with a modern extension serving good quality food and lovely gin and tonics. There is a lovely outside bar and seating area for the summer months.
A great country pub that rather ironically, given its name, specialises in seafood. Definitely worth a visit.
The Cow Dalbury
The GreenA great country pub that rather ironically, given its name, specialises in seafood. Definitely worth a visit.
A gorgeous country hotel that was totally refurbished in 2020 and has since won The Sunday Times Hotel of the Year Award. Good, but pricey meals, served in a beautiful conservatory. A great place to pop in for a drink in the Summertime but beware, the service charge is added to everything. Despite this, it's a beautiful place to sit and gaze at the gorgeous Derbyshire countryside.
6 habitants recommandent
Callow Hall Country House Hotel, Restaurant & Wedding Venue
Mappleton RoadA gorgeous country hotel that was totally refurbished in 2020 and has since won The Sunday Times Hotel of the Year Award. Good, but pricey meals, served in a beautiful conservatory. A great place to pop in for a drink in the Summertime but beware, the service charge is added to everything. Despite this, it's a beautiful place to sit and gaze at the gorgeous Derbyshire countryside.
A lovely modern pub in the centre of Ashbourne. Good food and a nice atmosphere, although it can get a trifle noisy on busy nights.
The Greenman Inn
A lovely modern pub in the centre of Ashbourne. Good food and a nice atmosphere, although it can get a trifle noisy on busy nights.
If you want good cocktails this is definitely the go to place in Ashbourne. A lovely central place to meet friends and grab a slice of pizza alongside your drinks.
The Bank Cocktail Bar & Bistro
If you want good cocktails this is definitely the go to place in Ashbourne. A lovely central place to meet friends and grab a slice of pizza alongside your drinks.