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CHRISTMAS in ashbourne

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A feast of fabulous, free, festive events ....

Click on each item for more information. (For all of the events over the Christmas period, please see the what's on page.)

Sun
7
Jun

Sat
21
Nov

Enjoy the Christmas lights switch-on party, in the Market Place, from 4pm til 5:30.

Fri
4
Dec

The Lantern Spectacular parade plus shopping, music & entertainment from 5pm.

Sat
5
Dec
2027
3
Jan

A Christmas tree festival In St Oswalds church, throughout December until twelth night.

Sat
5
Dec

The famous and fabulous tractor parade will be hitting Ashbourne after dark - don't miss it.

Sat
5
Dec
2025
10
Dec

Christmas music with Santa and his elves, coming to your road...

Mon
14
Dec
2027
1
Jan

The best festive displays all around Ashbourne.

Sat
19
Dec

Let Ashbourne Town Band entertain you whilst you shop, in Victoria Square.

Thu
24
Dec

More music from Ashbourne Town Band to brighten your last-minute Christmas shopping.

Thu
24
Dec

Carol singing with music by Ashbourne Town Band at 7:30 in the Market Place.

Thu
24
Dec
2026
25
Dec

Services in Ashbourne churches on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Fri
25
Dec

Join Ashbourne Churches Together for Christmas lunch.

Sat
26
Dec

It's Christmas so wear your santa suit and enjoy a run or stroll around the park.

Sat
26
Dec

The 4 Shires Bloodhounds will be holding their Boxing Day meet in the Market Place at noon.

Fri
1
Jan

Start the New Year with a run or stroll around the park.

Free parking
This december
After 2pm

A huge thank you to the sponsors and groups who make these events happen.....