The quaint market town with rustic charm and breath-taking views across Derbyshire
Ashbourne is located around 15 miles or 30 minutes away from Derby
Derbyshire’s charm gets plenty of attention, from lifestyle magazine Muddy Stilettos to travel giant Condé Nast Traveller.
And honestly, it’s well deserved. One visit to Ashbourne, the picture-perfect market town tucked away in the Derbyshire Dales, and I was completely smitten.
It has that rare combination of beauty and buzz. Whether you’re popping over for a day trip from Derby or planning a proper staycation, Ashbourne has this magnetic pull that makes you want to linger.
One of my favourite highlights is enjoying food at the local steakhouse Bowling Green.
Take a trip to the pub-restaurant on North Avenue and you will be rewarded with luscious food - look out for the innovative scoop chips - and breathtaking views across Derbyshire.
You can easily spend hours just wandering the high street. It is packed with indie gems and has such a good vibe.
If you're into sustainable shopping or love a vintage treasure hunt, Ashbourne nails that too.
That whole stretch of the high street is full of character. Think rustic pubs, boutique cocktail bars, olde world sweet shops - basically, something for everyone, whether you're shopping, snacking, or sipping.
Ashbourne doesn’t try too hard, nor doesn’t need to. It’s just effortlessly great.