Ashbourne, Market town in Derbyshire Dales, England.
Description
Ashbourne is a market town in the Derbyshire Dales with streets lined by Tudor and Georgian buildings arranged around a central marketplace. The square comes alive on Thursdays when local sellers offer regional products to shoppers and visitors.
History
The Church of St. Oswald was built in 1241 and stands as a central landmark with its distinctive octagonal spire. This early foundation made the place an important gathering point in the region.
Culture
The annual Shrovetide football match turns the streets into a playing field where two teams battle across multiple locations in town. This unusual spectacle draws crowds who come to experience the lively community event firsthand.
Practical
The town sits at the entrance to the limestone valleys of Dovedale and provides easy access to the Tissington Trail for walking expeditions. Visitors will find good facilities and clear starting points to begin exploring the surrounding landscape.
Did you know?
The Ashbourne Shire Horse Society, founded in 1881, maintains the region's equestrian heritage through annual shows. This tradition reflects the area's historic connection to breeding these large, powerful working horses.
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St Oswald's Church, Ashbourne
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Ashbourne Hall
839 m
Callow Hall
2.2 km
The Town Hall
1.1 km
Church of St John With Street Railings, Gates, Piers And Front Steps
1.1 km
Ye Olde Vaults
1.1 km13, Church Street
1.2 km28, Church Street
1.2 km27, Church Street
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George And Dragon Public House
1.1 km17 and 19, Church Street
1.2 km51, Church Street
1.3 km7, Church Street
1.2 km
Ashbourne Methodist Church
1.3 km
59, Church Street
1.4 km24 and 26, Church Street
1.2 km33-37, Church Street
1.3 km
War Memorial Arch to Park
913 mBuilding In Rear Yard Of Number 24 (Walton Park)
938 m53-57, Church Street
1.3 km72, Church Street
1.4 km49, Church Street
1.3 km21 and 23, Church Street
1.2 km
Empire Ballroom
1.2 km
Lloyds Bank
1.1 kmSmiths Wine Tavern
1 kmSwiss Cottage
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