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Things to Do
Alton Towers
Alton
Towers is one of the world's leading theme parks! With a host of rides and
attractions, hotels and restaurants, as well as the historic ruins of the hall
itself, all spread over 500 acres of landscaped gardens and countryside, it offers
a fantastic day out for the whole family.
18.5 miles
Ashbourne
& The Peak District
Situated
in the heart of England, the nearby Peak
District National Park lies at the southern end of the Pennine hills, offering
breathtaking scenery and fantastic walks. It was the first National Park
to be set up in Britain in 1951 and covers parts of six counties. Ashe
Hall is close to the historic market town of Ashbourne, the gateway to Dovedale
and the Peak District.
17 miles
Kedleston Hall
NATIONAL
TRUST Derbys, DE22 5JH. 01332 842191
Robert Adam was the architect; built in 1759 for Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India. 800 acre park, maze, Eastern Museum, stables, licensed restaurant, gift shop.
5 miles
Staunton Harold Church
NATIONAL
TRUST
Built in the 17th Century by Sir Robert Shirley as an act of defiance to Cromwell's
Puritan regime. Further info.: 01332 863822 (Calke Abbey)
8 miles
Staunton Harold Reservoir
Calke
Road, Melbourne.
One of the largest reservoirs in the new National Forest. Visitor centre, water
exhibition, refreshment kiosk, play area and footpath link to Calke Abbey.
9 miles
Calke Abbey
NATIONAL
TRUST
Ticknall, Derby, Derbyshire DE73 7LE A vivid example of a great country
house in decline, with extraordinary contents, historic park and restored garden.
14 miles
Conkers
Located
at the Heart of the National Forest, Conkers is
a unique mix of indoor and outdoor hands-on experiences which keep visitors engaged
for hours. Including the new indoor ‘Tree Top Adventure Walk’,
the first exhibit of its kind in Europe.
15 miles
Tara Buddhist Centre
& World Peace Cafe
Ashe Hall is the home of Tara Buddhist Centre. With its beautiful shrine rooms and regular meditation classes, Tara Centre is well worth a visit for the curious, or just if you want a bit of peace and quiet!
The World Peace Cafe is also a popular spot, serving coffees, teas, snacks and light meals. All the profits go to a charity dedicated to building Temples for World Peace in major cities across the globe.
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