things to do in and near to ashbourne

Within just a few miles of Ashbourne you will find stately homes, theme parks, gardens and some of the most beautiful landscapes in the country. These are ordered roughly according to travel time.

Ashbourne activities

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

Around town....

The Tissington Trail

One of the best traffic-free routes for cyclists in England.

In the Town Centre

Elite Cinema

Ashbourne's Elite Cinema has amazing Dolby Atmos surround sound.

In the Town Centre

Ashbourne Museum

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

In the Town Centre

Bradley Wood

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

Dovedale

An easy walking trail through a magnificent limestone gorge.

Tissington Village

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

Thorpe Cloud

The prominent limestone hill to the north of Ashbourne.

Norbury Manor

A National Trust property with restricted opening hours.

Alton Towers

The world famous Alton Towers theme park is a great day out for all the family.

Ilam Estate

A pretty village with great views, large car park and an easy walk to Dovedale.

Carsington Water

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

The Manifold Trail

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

Peak Wildlife park

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

JCB visitor centre

Factory tours and lakeside walks around the factory grounds.

Hopton Hall gardens

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

Sudbury Hall

A child-friendly National Trust stately home and Museum of Childhood.

Milldale and Alstonefield

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

Middleton Top Area

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

Wild Park Derbyshire

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

Wirksworth

A quirky ex-quarry town with a steam railway, star disc, arts festival and more.

Kedleston Hall

A National Trust mansion set in glorious parkland.

Within 30 mins drive.