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Upcoming Events
- November 24, 2012 10:00 am –
  November 24, 2012 12:00 pm
  
  Open Days - Longford School
- November 24, 2012 10:30 am –
  November 24, 2012 3:30 pm
  
  Advent Fayre at Mayfield Village Hall
- December 1, 2012 10:00 am –
  December 24, 2012 5:00 pm
  
  Christmas Exhibition, Eileen Turner, Wildlife & Equestrian Artist
- December 1, 2012 11:00 am –
  December 2, 2012 4:00 pm
  
  Ashbourne Animal Welfare Christmas at The Ark Open Weekend
- December 1, 2012 7:30 pm –
  December 1, 2012 7:30 pm
  
  Christmas Baroque by Candlelight with Adam Summerhayes and London Concertante.
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Visitor Comments:

"What a lovely area and friendly people"

"Lovely town, amazing shops - both food & clothes! People very helpful and friendly" Sandra & Derek from Huddersfield.

"We think the town is great and will come again"

"Even in the pouring rain, Ashbourne is a charming place" Rosie from Edinburgh

"Totally unexpected delight - a great shopping experience in pretty market town"
Did You Know?
St John St, St John's House and St John's Church are all named after the Monastery of St John which was located in the vicinity of Cockayne Avenue and Green Road.
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Tourist Information

Conveniently located on the Market Place, the Tourist Information Centre provides a wide range of services. click here
FREE Guided Walking Tours of Ashbourne

Learn about the famous people and events that have shaped the historic town of Ashbourne.

Tours are held every Thursday and Saturday from 7 April to 29 September at 11.00am.

Ashbourne Town Walking Guides consists of a team of enthusiastic and knowledgeable local people offering FREE tours of Ashbourne Town. Based at the Tourist Information Centre in the Market Place the tours highlight the many listed buildings and recall the famous people and events that have shaped the historic town of Ashbourne. Booking is advisable.

For Group Bookings outside these days, we recommend that you contact us via email [email protected] to book your tour. Please note that there is a £3 charge per person for separate Group Bookings payable in advance. Please note we are unavailable to do tours on a Tuesday.
Ashbourne Heritage Centre

Visit Ashbourne Heritage Centre at 13 Church Street Opening Times: Thursday / Friday /Saturday and Sunday (Inc Bank Holidays) 11.00am - 4.00pm April – September
Ashbourne Reward Scheme