Painting locations
During your holiday or course our focus will be on landscapes, painting rivers, moorlands and woodlands. Our Ashbourne base itself is situated in beautiful rural Derbyshire Dales countryside, and during your holiday we take advantage of our close proximity to the Peak District. We take you up to our fabulous locations, some stunning well known beauty spots, as well as some lesser-known hidden gems.
We provide transport to locations as part of your holiday package, and we set everything up and pack everything away for you. All you have to do is sit back, relax and enjoy the experience.
Worried about a rainy day ruining your holiday? Don’t be – we have a beautiful purpose-built studio space on-site with lots of natural light. You won’t miss out, whatever the weather.
About the Peak District
Arguably one of the most beautiful areas of the UK, the Peak District is home to varied and breathtaking landscapes, from the rolling hills and farmland of the South West Peak, the steep limestone dales of the White Peak area, to the impressive gritstone edges of the Dark Peak.
Just a short drive from Birchwoodmoor House, Dovedale in times past was visited by John Ruskin and Lord Byron, who compared it with Alpine Switzerland.
In 1951 the Peak District was the first area designated a National Park. It’s also an area popular for filming, and has featured in films including:
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Pride and Prejudice (2005)
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The Dam Busters (1955)
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Jane Eyre (2011)
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Robin Hood (2009)