Brailsford Barns Guidebook
Food Scene
From excellent gastropubs, farm shops, delis, takeaways, to where to get the best latte.
Café Impromptu
14 Church StBest local cafe; good lunches; in town
Local gastro pub / restaurant serving real ales and fine dining.
Part of my brother's pub co.
8 locals recommend
The Horseshoes
Long LaneLocal gastro pub / restaurant serving real ales and fine dining.
Part of my brother's pub co.
Fabulous traditional pub with outdoor summer houses, farmer's bar, landscaped garden.
17 locals recommend
The Cock Inn, Mugginton
Bullhurst LaneFabulous traditional pub with outdoor summer houses, farmer's bar, landscaped garden.
Michelin Star 2021
Gastronomic tasting menu
Perfect for special occasion
11 locals recommend
The Lighthouse Restaurant
New RoadMichelin Star 2021
Gastronomic tasting menu
Perfect for special occasion
The Cow Dalbury
The GreenGreat sharing plates, lovely rural village easily accessible.
The Duncombe Arms
Main RoadExcellent pub restaurant
The George at Alstonefield
1 church laneFine dining
Wonderful local pub - book early - and excellent deli and food to order. Kept us all going during lockdown.
Our favourite!
10 locals recommend
The Saracens Head
Church LaneWonderful local pub - book early - and excellent deli and food to order. Kept us all going during lockdown.
Our favourite!
The Bulls Head
Church StreetFabulous and warm; buzzy atmosphere in Repton
The Tasting Club Restaurant
Excellent set gastro menu. Book ahead to avoid disappointment.
Sightseeing
Kedleston Hall
Historic House
Carsington Water
Bike hire
Sailing club
Visitor centre
House, gardens, events, walking, restaurants.
Quintessentially English.
43 locals recommend
Chatsworth
House, gardens, events, walking, restaurants.
Quintessentially English.
The Heights of Abraham
Dale RoadMatlock Bath - beautiful views
Sudbury Hall
Beautiful and unspoilt
Tissington Hall
Norbury Hall
Haddon Hall
National Trust - Calke Abbey
Thorpe Cloud
Bolsover Castle
Castle StreetWell worth a visit.
Shopping
Our go-to store to update your wardrobe with style and service.
Ladies and mens designer clothing.
6 locals recommend
Young Ideas
10 St John StOur go-to store to update your wardrobe with style and service.
Ladies and mens designer clothing.
Lovely small historic Georgian town.
Spend an afternoon around boutiques, antique shops, cafes and galleries.
Ashbourne Arts Festival - July
Shrovetide Football - February
148 locals recommend
Ashbourne
Lovely small historic Georgian town.
Spend an afternoon around boutiques, antique shops, cafes and galleries.
Ashbourne Arts Festival - July
Shrovetide Football - February
On trend men's and women's store. - Monocle - Mr Porter etc
Edited collection of niche up scale brands
Excellent personal service
Canopy Derby
7 Sadler GateOn trend men's and women's store. - Monocle - Mr Porter etc
Edited collection of niche up scale brands
Excellent personal service
Henmores
23 St John StBarbours, Hunters, Penelope Chilvers, Le chemeau - all your stylish outdoor gear
Belper
Home of Arkwright Mills. Bustling traditional town.
We have been a customer here for 20 years.
Great service and THE place to source your wood burner, Everhot, outdoor fire pit, Max and Luuk, Borek furniture.
Alec, Paul and owner Mark always give great service.
We could live in the showroom!
Robeys Ltd
We have been a customer here for 20 years.
Great service and THE place to source your wood burner, Everhot, outdoor fire pit, Max and Luuk, Borek furniture.
Alec, Paul and owner Mark always give great service.
We could live in the showroom!
Arts & Culture
Ritz Cinema Belper
76B King StLovely old style cinema, great movies.
Farm shops
Croots Farm Shop
Farm Wirksworth RdLocal farm shop and good cafe
Ashbourne Bakehouse
29 Market PlaceFantastic sourdough breads and Neighbourhood food collection
Wellness, Health & Beauty
Relax and access our local spas, haircare and physio.
Bliss Health & Beauty Ltd
545 Burton RdExcellent beauty services by Zoey and her team
Brailsford Medical Centre
The GreenLocal medical centre
Amazing professional L'Oreal hair and beauty salon with Espa and Carita treatments.
Also offering Yoga and Pilates as well as
Sally Montague Town Spa, Salon & Studio
Saint John StreetAmazing professional L'Oreal hair and beauty salon with Espa and Carita treatments.
Also offering Yoga and Pilates as well as
Gemma is excellent at sorting all knee and neck issues as well as a host of other physio issues.
Yoga and Pilates here too.
Ashbourne Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Centre
Gemma is excellent at sorting all knee and neck issues as well as a host of other physio issues.
Yoga and Pilates here too.
Queen Nails Salon Ashbourne
5 Church StGo to place for nails
Parks & Nature
Ilam Park
Superb views
Close and lovely walks
Excellent picnic spot.
Osmaston
Lovely thatched village with duck pond and pub.
Carsington Water
Kedleston Hall