Ashbourne is a small town located near the southwestern edge of the Peak District. There is an information center in the town and several campsites in the area. Tissington Trail in Ashbourne is a recreational walking and cycling path.
The Old Manor in Norbury is National Trust property on the Derby and Stafford border. It dates back to the 13th and 15th centuries and will appeal to architectural enthusiasts.
Address: The Old Manor, Norbury, Ashbourne DE6 2ED, England
Hours:
April 4 to October 11: am-am; Fri:10am-1pm; Sat:2pm-5pm; Closed: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
Tips: Open by written appointment with the tenant.
Transit: Bus: Arriva North Midlands 409 Uttoxeter-Ashbourne
Subury Hall is a distinctive 17th C brick house in the town of Ashbourne. It is renowned for its Great Staircase, Grinling Gibbons wood carvings, plasterwork and painted murals and ceilings by Laguerre. The gardens of Sudbury Hall now feature environmental and wildlife activities.
Address: Sudbury Hall, Sudbury, Ashton DE6 5HT, England
Hours:
March 21 to November 2: 1pm-5pm; Closed: Mon, Tue
Always opened on: Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May ), Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August ), Good Friday - Christian
Tips: Joint ticket available with Museum of Childhood.
Disability Access: Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities: Gift shop, Restaurant or food service
Transit: BritRail: Tutbury & Hatton, then a bus to the property.
As well as being superbly appointed, Sudbury Hall (17th century; 12mi/20km west of Derby) contains a Museum of Childhood with a marvelous collection of old toys.
Address: Sudbury Hall, Sudbury, Ashton DE6 5HT, England
Hours:
March 6 to October 30: 1pm-5pm; Closed: Mon, Tue
Always opened on: Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May ), Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Always closed on: Good Friday - Christian
Tips: Last admission 5 pm.
Grounds open 12:30-6 pm.
Parking: Free
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
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