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Art at The Ashbourne Festival

The Ashbourne Festival is a two-week festival during June and July each year. It continues to grow in stature, now attracting support from major funders and internationally known performers to this charming rural area. But not forgetting its community origins, it continues to provide for the cultural needs of the town and surrounding area.

Ashbourne Highland Gathering

The Ashbourne Highland Gathering takes place each year in mid July and includes the Highland Games,
Pipe Band competition, Hill race, stalls and much more. A great day out for the whole family.

Ashbourne Memorial Gardens

Ashbourne Memorial Gardens are dedicated to those who died for their country.

Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide Football

Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide Football is a game played every Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday. Unlike a conventional football match, this game is played over two eight hour periods with the goals three miles apart and very few rules!

Ashbourne: The Ultimate Derbyshire Destination

The finest market town in Derbyshire, Ashbourne combines a medieval street pattern and historic buildings with a wealth of high quality shops. The cobbled market place, hidden alleys and yards are a delight to explore, and the wide and elegant Church Street is considered to be the finest street of Georgian buildings in Derbyshire.

Bustling Market Town

Ashbourne is renowned for its independent shops, antique shops, and speciality food shops. Clustered around the historic market place and along the main streets of the town they offer a delightful shopping experience.

The Ashbourne Festival

The Ashbourne Festival is a two-week festival during June and July each year. It continues to grow in stature, now attracting support from major funders and internationally known performers to this charming rural area. But not forgetting its community origins, it continues to provide for the cultural needs of the town and surrounding area. For [...]



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