Location
The George and Dragon is situated in Ashbourne’s market square, the perfect place to stay when enjoying a break in the peak district. We are close to;
- Carsington water
- Chatsworth House
- Monsal Head
- Bakewell
- Matlock/ Gullivers Kingdom
- Alton Towers (approximately 20 minutes drive)
- Leek
- Belper
- Uttoxeter Race Course
There are also many local events that take place throughout the year. These include;
- Shrove tide (this takes place over Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday)
- Ashbourne Arts Festival – June
- Highland Gathering – July
- Ashbourne Show- August
- Christmas Market- December
- Boxing Day Meynel hunt, gathers in the market square at noon.
- Local weekly markets - Thursday/ Saturday
- Vintage Market last Sunday in every month.