Title: Shirley Travel Guide: Best of Shirley, Ashbourne Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Shirley](https://expedia.co.uk/Shirley-Hotels.d553248635149742191.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Shirley](https://expedia.co.uk/Shirley-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635149742191.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Shirley Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Shirley.d553248635149742191.Car-Hire-Guide)[Shirley Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Shirley.d553248635149742191.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Shirley Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Crossing the Muddy Bit by Shirley Brook Raised wood walkway over boggy ground near Shirley Brook](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55238/56017a93-8bbf-4559-ab6d-b5b44a85ba1c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55238/56017a93-8bbf-4559-ab6d-b5b44a85ba1c.jpg) by [Martyn Glover](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/44615) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Lake in Osmaston Park One of the smaller lakes in Osmaston Park.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55238/c9f722bd-337b-4132-9e44-b433c2cad79b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55238/c9f722bd-337b-4132-9e44-b433c2cad79b.jpg) by [Dave Dunford](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/1974) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Osmaston Mill](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55238/6f41a5e7-2c4a-46c6-ad64-9d6466952673.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55238/6f41a5e7-2c4a-46c6-ad64-9d6466952673.jpg) by [Row17](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/17899) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Osmaston Saw Mill The valley of Shirley Brook was dammed to power mills, of which the most spectacular is this saw mill, powered the overshot wheel underneath the imposing gable. The mill is a rather eccentric alpine style building constructed in 1845 for the owners of Osmaston Hall in whose grounds the mill lies.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55238/25ebdf37-cfe5-4e90-b325-0d4d22a09e30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55238/25ebdf37-cfe5-4e90-b325-0d4d22a09e30.jpg) by [David Stowell](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/120) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Shirley Mill Farmhouse. Rear of the current farmhouse showing some of the old mill features.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55238/13252acb-a106-444a-a6a0-c57d057f0e9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55238/13252acb-a106-444a-a6a0-c57d057f0e9b.jpg) by [John Poyser](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/8681) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Shirley Things to do - Top hotels in Shirley - Top Holiday Rentals in Shirley ![Radisson Blu Hotel East Midlands Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4450000/4449200/4449105/352084c0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Radisson Blu Hotel East Midlands Airport Herald Way, Pegasus Business Park Derby England £74 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Derby. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews) Always a friendly welcome and nothing is too much trouble. Excellent food and service. Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=4449105&PinnedHotelID=4449105&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635149742191) ![Leonardo Hotel East Midlands Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10100/10049/7fd879a8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Leonardo Hotel East Midlands Airport Castle Donington Derby England £70 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Derby. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews) My wife and I always like to come to this hotel because of the good food and friendly staff any close to the airport Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=10049&PinnedHotelID=10049&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635149742191) ![Holiday Inn Express Burton Upon Trent by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/66400/66342/7dc7c586_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Express Burton Upon Trent by IHG 2nd Avenue Centrum 100 Burton on Trent England £54 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burton on Trent. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Branston Water Park and ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (764 reviews) Our room was ready for check-in rm 122\. The shut window let alot of noise in from busy road. Pillows arent the comfiest. The breakfast was good, nice selection, hot english breakfast and tasty crispy bacon. My night was disturbed at 1.30am-2.30am by noisy guests slamming door and arguing loudly so ... Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=66342&PinnedHotelID=66342&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635149742191) [See all 2,754 properties in Shirley](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=26%2F03%2F2026&endDate=27%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635149742191) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Wychnor Park Country Club](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1930000/1927800/1927715/7eea41b5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wychnor Park Country Club Wychnor Hall Burton on Trent England Stay at this spa aparthotel in Burton on Trent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (461 reviews) Just felt the lodges were very dated Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Burton-On-Trent-Hotels-Wychnor-Park-Country-Club.h1927715.Hotel-Information) ![5* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31760000/31752300/31752210/805c591f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 5\* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared) Ashbourne Derbyshire Stay at this cottage in Thorpe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Our guests praise the pool and the property condition in their reviews. Popular ... 10/10 Exceptional! (261 reviews) Lovely cottage, nicely appointed and pool and hot tub really great and host really helpful ...will come again Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ashbourne-Hotels-5-Detached-Stone-Cottage-With-A-Private-Indoor-Pool.h31752210.Hotel-Information) ![Historic Barn With Breathtaking Views Over Derbys/Staffs Border. Pet friendly.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90100000/90097800/90097707/26024a3f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Historic Barn With Breathtaking Views Over Derbys/Staffs Border. Pet friendly. Buxton England Stay at this cottage in Buxton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Lud's Church and Swain's GoCart are located nearby. 9.8/10 Exceptional! (172 reviews) A fantastic property with everything we needed for a relaxing few days break. Excellent location where you can choose either to chill in the peace and quiet of the country like we did, or visit places easily such as Leek and Buxton. Facilities were spot on and really clean. Communication with the ... Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Buxton-Hotels-Historic-Barn-With-Breathtaking-Views-Over-DerbysStaffs-Border.h90097707.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Shirley](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635149742191&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Wander the gardens or discover the countryside in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dovedale-National-Nature-Reserve-Ashbourne.d4361.Attraction) ![Carsington water](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55238/741501c1-b985-4854-b5d5-c91f133444ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Carsington Water Explore the great outdoors at Carsington Water and enjoy the beautiful countryside during your trip to Ashbourne. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carsington-Water-Ashbourne.d553248634855573145.Attraction) ![Remains of one of the Saxon crosses in the graveyard of the Church of the Holy Cross, in Ilam, Derbyshire. The church dates from Saxon era although it was considerably rebuilt in Norman and early English times. St. Bertram is buried here. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000011039/2ee307fd-a98f-4435-ab08-b471f3b81d5b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ilam Park Enjoy the beautiful countryside and explore Ilam Park, a lovely green space in Ashbourne. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ilam-Park-Ashbourne.d553248621555971412.Attraction) ![Beautiful old hall superb decoration and lovely day out. Well worthwhile a visit](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532492684/e9ca7b93-c487-4a67-a5b1-e65c2d863a76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood Explore the campus of Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood during your travels in Sudbury. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sudbury-Hall-And-The-National-Trust-Museum-Of-Childhood-Ashbourne.d553248621532492684.Attraction) #### Tissington Hall Learn about the local history of Tissington with a stop at Tissington Hall. Discover the beautiful countryside and lively bars in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tissington-Hall-Ashbourne.d553248621555971418.Attraction) #### Wild Park Derbyshire You can take time to visit Wild Park Derbyshire during your travels to Mercaston. Discover the beautiful countryside and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wild-Park-Derbyshire-Ashbourne.d553248621532492736.Attraction) ## Cities near Shirley ![Bargain hunting in the second hand and Antique shops of Ashbourne followed by a lovely meal at the Deli.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55238/69289f54-5118-4938-b645-099793c1ed4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ashbourne ![Osmaston village pond Looking across Osmaston village pond towards some thatched cottages.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000391600/2852096a-08b4-45e8-932d-8e6a762157fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Nikki Mahadevan](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/5517) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Osmaston - Cities near Shirley - Places of interest [Ashbourne](https://expedia.co.uk/Ashbourne.dx55238)[Osmaston](https://expedia.co.uk/Osmaston.dx3000391600)[Brailsford](https://expedia.co.uk/Brailsford.dx3000403811) - [Peak District National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Peak-District-National-Park-England.d6054094.Attraction) - [Alton Towers ](https://expedia.co.uk/Alton-Towers-Stoke-on-Trent.d6088073.Attraction) - [Chatsworth House ](https://expedia.co.uk/Chatsworth-House-Bakewell.d6087699.Attraction) - [Donington Park Racing Circuit ](https://expedia.co.uk/Donington-Park-Racing-Circuit-Derby.d6170909.Attraction) - [Pride Park Stadium ](https://expedia.co.uk/Pride-Park-Stadium-Pride-Park.d6087755.Attraction) - [Dovedale National Nature Reserve ](https://expedia.co.uk/Dovedale-National-Nature-Reserve-Ashbourne.d4361.Attraction) - [Heights of Abraham Cable Car Station ](https://expedia.co.uk/Heights-Of-Abraham-Cable-Car-Station-Matlock.d6194565.Attraction) - [National Memorial Arboretum ](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Memorial-Arboretum-England.d6216823.Attraction) - [St. George's Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Georges-Park-Burton-on-Trent.d553248621557045894.Attraction) - [Haddon Hall Manor ](https://expedia.co.uk/Haddon-Hall-Manor-Bakewell.d6160411.Attraction) - [Uttoxeter Racecourse ](https://expedia.co.uk/Uttoxeter-Racecourse-Uttoxeter.d553248621557045892.Attraction) - [Gulliver's Kingdom ](https://expedia.co.uk/Gullivers-Kingdom-Matlock.d553248634855572606.Attraction) - [Elvaston Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Elvaston-Castle-Derby.d6087845.Attraction) - [Gladstone Pottery Museum ](https://expedia.co.uk/Gladstone-Pottery-Museum-Stoke-on-Trent.d6088075.Attraction) - [Carsington Water ](https://expedia.co.uk/Carsington-Water-Ashbourne.d553248634855573145.Attraction) - [Kedleston Hall ](https://expedia.co.uk/Kedleston-Hall-Derby.d553248621532492745.Attraction) - [Calke Abbey ](https://expedia.co.uk/Calke-Abbey-Derby.d553248621533024618.Attraction) - [Derbyshire Dales National Nature Reserve ](https://expedia.co.uk/Derbyshire-Dales-National-Nature-Reserve-Buxton.d553248635976197052.Attraction) - [Crich Tramway Village ](https://expedia.co.uk/Crich-Tramway-Village-Matlock.d553248635937575826.Attraction) - [Derby Arena ](https://expedia.co.uk/Derby-Arena-Pride-Park.d553248635998085806.Attraction) - [Derby Cathedral ](https://expedia.co.uk/Derby-Cathedral-Derby-City-Centre.d6087757.Attraction) - [Catton Hall ](https://expedia.co.uk/Catton-Hall-Swadlincote.d553248621563222680.Attraction) - [Peak Wildlife Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Peak-Wildlife-Park-Leek.d811540817662234624.Attraction) - [Melbourne Hall ](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hall-Derby.d6234916.Attraction) - [Cromford Mill ](https://expedia.co.uk/Cromford-Mill-Matlock.d553248621532492742.Attraction) - [Chatsworth House Labyrinth ](https://expedia.co.uk/Chatsworth-House-Labyrinth-Bakewell.d553248635974793757.Attraction) - [Derbyshire County Cricket Club ](https://expedia.co.uk/Derbyshire-County-Cricket-Club-Derby.d6140095.Attraction) - [Tissington Hall ](https://expedia.co.uk/Tissington-Hall-Ashbourne.d553248621555971418.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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