The Duncombe Arms
Smart country pub near Alton Towers with a big beer garden, heated garden room, kids' menu and free parking — book ahead.

Pub · Ashbourne
Good news for anyone with a toddler in tow — high chairs and a kids' menu mean you can arrive without much fuss, and there's step-free access if you're pushing a buggy. It's a quiet pub rather than a boisterous one, so it suits families whose children are happy sitting for a meal, and older kids will be fine here too. Gluten-free options are available if someone in the family needs them. Prices sit at the budget end, and it's worth ringing ahead to book a table.

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Smart country pub near Alton Towers with a big beer garden, heated garden room, kids' menu and free parking — book ahead.
Kids' menu, high chairs and gluten-free options in a moderately noisy Ashbourne pub with step-free buggy access.
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