In the district of Derbyshire Dales of the wonderful county of Derbyshire lies the bustling market town of Ashbourne. Packed with a wealth of historical architectures, beautiful streets and the charming Henmore Brook, this town famous for its historic annual Shrovetide football match. Situated on the southern edge of the Peak District and close to the famous area of Dovedale, this town is considered as the Gateway to Dovedale as well as the Peak District. Making it a fascinating tourist destination perfect for the coming holidays.
This is a bustling town that is home to a traditional outdoor market hosted every Thursday and Saturday. It’s also an excellent shopping destination packed with plenty of independent shops, local businesses as well as gift and speciality shops to offer its visitors an excellent shopping experience. A retail therapy that every shopper will surely love. The pub culture in this market town will not disappoint. From the good old fish ‘n’ chips, shepherd’s pie to finely brewed ales, this town has them all. It also houses an excellent variety of delectable restaurants, coffee shops and various eateries serving mouthwatering dishes, various international cuisines and tasty treats; this town is also considered as one of the county’s foodie destination to check out.
Things to See and Do in Ashbourne
One of the top tourist attraction in this town is Dovedale, a famous area that features a stunning landscape that plenty of visitors to check out. Visitors of the town can also check out the National Trust Museum of Childhood and browse the amazing collection they houses. Ashbourne Tunnel, Ashbourne Recreation Ground & Memorial Gardens and Burrows Gardens are also the top spots in town that tourists will surely enjoy. Of course, no trip to this town is complete without visiting The Old Manor.