Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England

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Ashbourne is a small market town on the western part of Derbyshire, England. It has a population of around 10,000 people. The town is to the east of Stoke-on-Trent, to the north of Lichfield and to the south of Buxton.

Guide to Ashbourne Hotels

Here's a list of hotels in Ashbourne that you can book online, with full description, star rating, address, location map, evaluation, and prices as offered by different booking sites. This helps you to make your room booking with the site that offers the best price.

Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England
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More on Ashbourne

As with many small towns in England today, Ashbourne is highly dependent on tourism as an income earner. Of interest here is Tissington Trail, a recreational walk and cycling path running 13 miles from Parsley Hay to Ashbourne, and passing a number of scenic sights. The town of Ashbourne itself is a quiet place. It does come alive duringthe annual Royal Shrovetide Football Match.

Visiting Ashbourne

If you are coming from London, take the M1 motorway until Exit 25, then continue west on the A52 road. You will pass through Derby, and continue on the A52 until you arrive at Ashbourne.

St Oswald Church, Ashbourne
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Places of Interest in Ashbourne

Ashbourne Hall
Manor house originally built by the Cockayne Family in the 13th century. The present building dates to the 18th century and is in the Georgian style.
St Oswald Church
Anglican parish church dating to 1240.

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