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Alton Towers is now a renowned pleasure centre developed in the grounds of the once beautiful 19th-century building designed by Pugin, and which is now a well preserved ruin. Still to be seen in the magnificent grounds, is the conservatory that resembles an Oriental Palace. Of the quieter pleasures offered by the park, are model railways, paddling pools and a boating lake.

The village has many elegant stone buildings, and there is a circular lock-up and the romantic ruins of a 12th-century castle. There are several worthwhile shops that stock locally made porcelain.

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	The Dog & Partridge Country Inn Town End Lane, Swinscoe, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England (5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction NE) This splendid 17th century inn is peacefully situated in the hamlet of Swinscoe on the Derbyshire/ Staffordshire border. Situated on the edge of the Peak district, close to Alton Towers, Dovedale, Ash... More info and book online.. Price from £50.00
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	Peveril Of The Peak Thorpe, Dovedale, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England (7.1 miles, 11.5 km, direction NE) A quiet countryside retreat located in the beautiful Derbyshire Peak District. We are just outside the historical town of Ashbourne amid some of the finest scenery that the area has to offer. Set in... More info and book online.. Price from £65.00
	Quality Hotel & Leisure Club, Ashbourne Derby Rd, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England (7.5 miles, 12.0 km, direction E) The hotel is set on the outskirts of the ancient spa town of Ashbourne at 'The Gateway to Dovedale', just 10 miles away from Alton Towers Theme Park. The Quality Hotel & Leisure Club Ashbourne is the ... More info and book online.. Price from £54.00
	The Weather Vane Lysander Road, Meir Park, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, England (8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction W) Situated in the heart of the potteries and close to Alton Towers, a halfway house for any journey north or south. A lodge with conference facilities, 180 seater restaurant and lounge bar and external ... More info and book online.. Price from £35.00

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Uttoxeter Station	(5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction S)
Blythe Bridge Station	(7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction W)
M6 Junction 15	(14.0 miles, 22.5 km, direction W)
M6 Junction 14	(14.9 miles, 23.9 km, direction SW)
East Midlands Airport	(25.6 miles, 41.2 km, direction SE)
Manchester Airport	(30.6 miles, 49.3 km, direction NW)
Alton to London	(126.2 miles, 203.0 km, direction SE)