Go BackAshbourne 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.
Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Buxton_Road,_Ashbourne_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1409117.jpgAuthor: Roger Cornfoot
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: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Spire,_St._Oswald,_Ashbourne.jpgAuthor: Poliphilo
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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