things to do near ashbourne

Ashbourne is surrounded by thing to do right in the town centre or within just a few miles' drive, walk or cycle ride. Theme parks, stately homes, gardens and some of the most beautiful landscapes in the country are all easily accessible.

Alton Towers

The world famous Alton Towers theme park has attractions for all the family.

Approx 9 miles away

Ashbourne Museum

The town museum has exhibits of local history, and tourist information.

In the Town Centre

Ashbourne activities

Lots of things for visitors (and locals!) to do in Ashbourne.

In the Town Centre

Bradley Wood

Covering nearly 40 acres, Bradley Wood belongs to the residents of Ashbourne.

Approx 2 miles away

Carsington Water

Visitor centre, walks, watersports and lovely views of the reservoir.

Approx 7 miles away

Dovedale

An easy walking trail through a magnificent limestone gorge.

Approx 5 miles away

Hopton Hall gardens

Usually open in February for snowdrops and in the summer for roses.

Approx 7 miles away

Ilam Estate

Large car park with great views and an easy walk to Dovedale.

Approx 6 miles away

JCB visitor centre

Factory tours and lakeside walks around the factory grounds.

Approx 8 miles away

Kedleston Hall

A National Trust mansion set in glorious parkland.

Approx 10 miles away

Middleton Top Area

A historic pair of working beam engines, quarries, National Stone Centre, walks & bike rides.

Approx 9 miles away

Milldale and Alstonefield

Pretty villages that are easy to reach whilst you are exploring Dovedale.

Approx 8 miles away

Norbury Manor

National Trust property with restricted opening hours.

Approx 5 miles away

Peak Wildlife park

Polar bear, penguins, pigs, lemurs, tortoises, goats, meerkats and more……..

Approx 10 miles away

Sudbury Hall

Child-friendly National Trust stately home and Museum of Childhood.

Approx 10 miles away

The Burrows Garden

Ideal for a gentle stroll amongst its collection of loved and cared for plants.

Approx 7 miles away

The Manifold Trail

A scenic 9 mile traffic-free route for cyclists and walkers.

Approx 10 miles away

The Tissington Trail

Arguably the best traffic-free route for cyclists in England.

In the Town Centre

Thorpe Cloud

The prominent limestone hill to the north of Ashbourne.

Approx 5 miles away

Tissington Village

A charming village with stone cottages, a manor house and village green.

Approx 5 miles away

Wild Park Derbyshire

An outdoor activity centre offering paintballing, laser tag, quad biking and archery.

Approx 10 miles away