GATEWAY
- New comfortable and modern en suite bedrooms.
- New lounge, dining and kitchen areas.
- Drying room and laundry.
- Secure cycle store.
- Garden.
- Coffee shop on site.
- Additional meeting rooms and halls on site may be available to hire.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT & CAR PARKING
- Ashbourne Bus Station is 200 metres from Gateway.
- One of the town’s main car parks is less than 50 meters from the venue.
- Free on street car parking after 6.00pm.
SHOPPING
- Sainsburys supermarket is less than 200 metres from Gateway.
- Great local food shops including bakers, butchers, greengrocers, cheese mongers, fishmongers.
- Independent boutiques and antique shops.
PUBS, RESTAURANTS & TAKEAWAYS
There are over a dozen pubs and restaurants in the town centre, some of which can accommodate large groups if booked in advance. If you want to eat in, but don’t fancy cooking there are numerous take-away options within a five minute walk. More information at Discover Ashbourne.
ASHBOURNE LEISURE CENTRE
The leisure centre is located less than 200 metres and its facilities include:
- 25 metre swimming pool
- Gym
- Fitness classes
- Sports halls for badminton and table tennis
- Squash courts
- Equipment hire
WALKING & CYCLING
The Tissington Trail starts opposite the venue and within a short walk is the Ashbourne bike hire centre where you can hire a wide range of bikes including electric bikes, tag a long bikes and children’s trailers. Bicycles may also be hired from The Bike Barn and from Lumbards, both in Ashbourne.
The Bonnie Prince Charlie walk passes the front door of Gateway. This trail between Ashbourne and Derby is 18 miles long.
ENTERTAINMENT & ACTIVITIES IN ASHBOURNE
- Independent cinema open 5 days a week.
- Holiday activities for children at the Leisure Centre.
- Ashbourne Recreation Ground with large play area and free tennis courts.
- Ceramic painting sessions at Sticky Fingers.
- Find out more at Discover Ashbourne