Emma’s Local Tips
Sightseeing
Fabulous parkland walks and seat of the former Viceroy of India
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Kedleston Hall
Fabulous parkland walks and seat of the former Viceroy of India
Sailing, bike hire, bird watching, fabulous walks around the lakes
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Carsington Water
Sailing, bike hire, bird watching, fabulous walks around the lakes
Georgian Market town with cafes, galleries and St Oswalds Church with the tomb of Catherine Boothby. Beautiful in Spring with daffodils in the churchyard. See the stone skulls adorning the entrance to ward off evil spirits.
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Ashbourne
Georgian Market town with cafes, galleries and St Oswalds Church with the tomb of Catherine Boothby. Beautiful in Spring with daffodils in the churchyard. See the stone skulls adorning the entrance to ward off evil spirits.
House, gardens, farm, farm shop.
Seat of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire
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Chatsworth House
House, gardens, farm, farm shop.
Seat of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire
Stunning scenery across the River Derwent gorge.
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Las Alturas de Abraham
Dale RoadStunning scenery across the River Derwent gorge.
Great cycle and walking path along the Tissington Trail, a disused Peak railway
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Tissington Trail Car Park, Ashbourne
Leisure WayGreat cycle and walking path along the Tissington Trail, a disused Peak railway
Dovedale Stepping Stones
20 minutes away the beautiful Peak District
Food scene
Fabulous Sunday lunch in unspoilt village very close by
The local.
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The Saracens Head
Church LaneFabulous Sunday lunch in unspoilt village very close by
The local.
I better had - part of my brother's expanding empire
That aside, just a wonderful place to have a steak or beer in the farmers bar; lovely garden, a firm regular with my guests.
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The Cock Inn, Mugginton
Bullhurst LaneI better had - part of my brother's expanding empire
That aside, just a wonderful place to have a steak or beer in the farmers bar; lovely garden, a firm regular with my guests.
The Cow Dalbury
The GreenAnother of brother's empire - excellent sharing plates.
Superb restaurant/pub owned by The Greenhalls.
En route to Alton Towers and Denstone Farm Shop
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The Duncombe Arms
Main RoadSuperb restaurant/pub owned by The Greenhalls.
En route to Alton Towers and Denstone Farm Shop
The Horseshoes
Long LaneGreat chef - another local of my brother's.
Shopping
Great service local boutique for every occasion. Refresh your wardrobe whilst you are here.
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Young Ideas
10 St John StGreat service local boutique for every occasion. Refresh your wardrobe whilst you are here.
Henmores
23 St John StAll outdoorsy gear - Schoffel, Holland Cooper, Penelope Chilvers, Barbour, Hunter.
Neighbourhoods
Lovely circular walks, agricultural area, All Saints Church of Saxon origins, cricket club, post office, shop, Buttermilk cafe.
Home of the Brailsford and Ednaston Annual Ploughing and Hedgecutting Match.
Brailsford
Lovely circular walks, agricultural area, All Saints Church of Saxon origins, cricket club, post office, shop, Buttermilk cafe.
Home of the Brailsford and Ednaston Annual Ploughing and Hedgecutting Match.
Consejos para la ciudad
Cómo moverse
Only 83 minutes train from London St Pancras
Hire a car from nearby Enterprise Cars, Pride Park. They may meet you from the station, or it's a short taxi.