Ashbourne is in the middle of a £13m transformation project. Road works have now finished and the town centre is the perfect time to visit Ashbourne. It has acclaimed bakeries, over 200 listed buildings, and the pretty St Oswald's Parish Church with its giant 212 feet high spire, described by author George Eliot as the 'finest single spire in England'. A special shout out to jaw-dropping views from the vantage point of The Bowling Green Steakhouse, which also offers sublime food and warm hospitality. placeholder image
Ashbourne is in the middle of a £13m transformation project. Road works have now finished and the town centre is the perfect time to visit Ashbourne. It has acclaimed bakeries, over 200 listed buildings, and the pretty St Oswald's Parish Church with its giant 212 feet high spire, described by author George Eliot as the 'finest single spire in England'. A special shout out to jaw-dropping views from the vantage point of The Bowling Green Steakhouse, which also offers sublime food and warm hospitality. | Ria Ghei

The 5 pretty Derbyshire market towns that are much quieter to visit now that autumn has arrived

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By Ria Ghei

Senior Reporter

Published 14th Sep 2025, 10:00 GMT

Discover the charm of Derbyshire's quaint market towns this autumn. Plan your visit to explore hidden gems in the county.

Derbyshire in autumn hits differently, as dappled sunshine filters through burnished orange leaves in some of the region’s best spaces.

We invite you to explore the charm of Derbyshire's quaint market towns. Why not plan your visit this autumn and uncover hidden gems across the county?

We have rounded up five Derbyshire market towns that could be great to check out this year.

If you have been to any we would love to see your photos, please do get in touch by emailing [email protected] and we’ll take a look.

Swadlincote is so much more than a historic mining town. From the entertaining and highly informative Sharpe's Pottery Museum to Swadlincote Woodlands & Park Area which brings The National Forest right to the edge of Swadlincote town centre, this is one of the top towns to pay a visit this autumn.

5. Swadlincote

Swadlincote is so much more than a historic mining town. From the entertaining and highly informative Sharpe's Pottery Museum to Swadlincote Woodlands & Park Area which brings The National Forest right to the edge of Swadlincote town centre, this is one of the top towns to pay a visit this autumn. | Google

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