If you have 7 days to spend in Ashbourne, there are plenty of things to see and do:
- Visit the Ashbourne Market on Thursday and Saturday mornings to buy some locally-produced food, flowers and crafts. This won't take more than a few hours
- Explore the Tissington Trail by biking or hiking, which will take approximately half a day
- Visit Dovedale, a scenic valley with a river running through it, where you can hike and enjoy a picnic. This can take a full day
- Take a tour of Chatsworth House, one of England's grandest stately homes, which is set among beautifully-landscaped gardens. This can take most of the day
- Visit the historic Sudbury Hall, a grand 17th-century manor house with a fascinating museum of childhood and rooms furnished in various historic styles. This will take a full day
- Explore the Peak District National Park and its villages, such as Bakewell, Matlock and Buxton. This will take several days
For places to stay, try the following:
- The Station Hotel
- The Wheel House Bed and Breakfast
- Hartington Hall YHA Hostel
- The Izaak Walton Hotel
Enjoy your time in Ashbourne!
