| . 6 miles from ashbourne town centre and 6 miles from theme-park rides at alton towers. this traditional, 18th-century village pub with rooms is 2. a family suite adds bunk beds. the pub also offers a relaxed bar with a wood-burning fireplace, and a restaurant serving upmarket pub grub. breakfast is included in the rate for room guests. the 2 country-style rooms come with en suite bathrooms, and tea and coffeemaking equipment
Manchester Airport 1 hr 14
Ilam Park (15 min)
Vast area best explored from Ilam Park with its visitor centre, tea-room, shop and caravan site. Churnet Valley Railway (1992) plc (18 min)
This steam railway still runs services along a section with a restored station houses. Wicker Man (15 min)
Themed wooden roller coaster with a 6-story Wicker Man effigy & immersive light & sound effects. Oblivion (15 min)
Iconic roller coaster with a 180-ft vertical drop, part of the Alton Towers resort theme park. The Smiler (15 min)
The only roller coaster in the world to have 14 loops, this popular steel rides goes up to 85 kph. Thorpe Cloud (14 min)
Scenic hill offering trails to expansive dale & plain views, plus a rare double sunset phenomenon. Peak Wildlife Park (16 min)
Zoo specialising in bird collections and with small mammals including rare warty pigs and meerkats. Dovedale (22 min)
Scenic valley & nature reserve with a wooded ravine, iconic limestone formations & walking paths. Thor's Cave (29 min)
Clearly visible in the face of a steep cliff, this cave has a long history of human settlement. Alton Towers (13 min)
Adventure park with roller coasters and vertical drops, plus rides and attractions for younger kids. Alton Towers Waterpark (20 min)
Indoor/outdoor tropical lagoon–themed waterpark at a resort with an eatery & ice cream parlor. National Trust - Sudbury Hall and the Museum of Childhood (18 min)
Ornately crafted 17th-century country manor also housing toys and interactive displays on childhood. Nemesis (16 min)
Built in 1994, this famed ride in Alton Towers park features 4 inversions & a top speed of 50 mph. Galactica (18 min)
High-speed coaster giving riders the sensation of flying face down, with 360-degree inversions. Carsington Water (21 min)
Picturesque reservoir offering a visitor center, restaurant, multi-use trails & water sport rentals. | 
