you'll be surprised at what
you might find in ashbourne...

Ashbourne is an historic market town with a rich and diverse past; it’s a place where paths cross, and people have gathered since c.1050

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discover ashbourne: located in the beautiful DERBYSHIRE DALES, ON THE EDGE OF THE PEAK district

The historic and picturesque town of Ashbourne is situated in the beautiful countryside of the Derbyshire Dales on the edge of the Peak District. With quality shopping, excellent schools, desirable housing and thriving business communities, it is a dynamic and exciting place to visit, live, work, shop & invest. Browse this website to discover what’s here and what’s on. You may be surprised at what you find.

Handmade design shopkeeper standing outside her shop

SHOP LOCAL AND SUPPORT YOUR TOWN

“We didn’t know how much we relied on our high street – until we didn’t have one. Lockdowns made us realise how much we need our local high streets…”

FLYING THE FLAG FOR ASHBOURNE

Have you noticed the Ashbourne flags around the town centre? The banners highlight the new Discover Ashbourne branding, create interest and a sense of theatre, and make the high street more inviting and welcoming. We need funding to buy even more of them and create a bigger and bolder display – if you like them please donate.

DONATE

Optimum shopkeeper standing outside her shop

WHAT OUR INDEPENDENTS ARE UP TO THIS MONTH

Discover what our creative independent shops are up to this season to ring the changes and make our town even more appealing to shop in.

CALENDER

Shopkeeper standing outside Henmores in Ashbourne

A HIGH STREET FULL OF DIVERSE INDEPENDENT RETAILERS

We have a unique and diverse town centre, home to one-off shops and many independent, family run businesses. Discover what the town has to offer, support our local businesses and help keep our town alive!

INSTAGRAM

DISCOVER ASHBOURNE’S
DIRECTORY

Discover everything from shops and businesses to car parks and postbox locations;
our directory has it all.

#DISCOVERASHBOURNE Directory

Are you in the directory? Is your listing correct? Open a member's account to edit your own listing or contact us.

ALFRESCO LIFE IN ASHBOURNE

Many restaurants, cafes, bars and pubs in Ashbourne have opened up their doors and created special outdoor spaces for you to enjoy. Find them by searching on "outside" in the directory.

THE HISTORY OF ASHBOURNE

Ashbourne is rich in history, with one of the finest streets of Georgian buildings in Derbyshire. The cobbled market place, hidden alleys and yards, make Ashbourne a delight to explore. With an abundance of places to visit in the town and beautiful surrounding countryside there is something for everyone.

LEARN MORE

OPENING SOON AND AVAILABLE

Search our directory (use "available") to find premises that might be suitable for your enterprise. See also new ventures that are in progress and opening soon. We can offer help and advice from existing town traders for anyone just starting out. Please get in touch.

WE’RE NEW!

discoverashbourne.com aims to be the hub to find what's here and what's on.
There are going to be things that have been missed, so please help by getting in touch.
We would love to hear your ideas on how we can improve the site.

Ashbourne volunteers cleaning the streets

VOLUNTEER CORNER

This community directory aims to direct Ashbourne residents and visitors alike to useful Community groups and projects - to find exactly what you're looking for - to get help, join in and make a difference.

COMMUNITY

BUY A BAG, SAVE THE STREET

With the encouragement of local businesses we have taken the beautiful Saxon symbol used in the branding, which reflects friendship and connection, to produce an eco-friendly shopping bag which proudly champions and promotes our town. Available at selected outlets.

BUY HERE

THE STORY BEHIND ASHBOURNE'S IDENTITY

Our project began with the rebranding - we have created a new and individual identity for our town - the theme of our branding and marketing is - Ashbourne is an historic market town with a rich and diverse past where paths cross and people gather.

ABOUT US

DISCOVER WHAT’S ON IN ASHBOURNE

Whether you live in Ashbourne or are a visitor, our what's on page is the best place to find out everything that's happening in and around Ashbourne.

#DISCOVERASHBOURNE WHAT'S ON AND EVENTS

We want your events on our what's on page, apply for free here…

Ashbourne historical gas outlet from 1864

FOLLOW US @DISCOVERASHBOURNE

Thank you to all the businesses, staff, key workers, and customers who are making Ashbourne the wonderful
place it is to live, work and play. We really appreciate you all! Continue to connect with us on Instagram…