It is Day 2 of Shrovetide 2026. Roads will be closed all around Ashbourne from 1:30pm until 10pm at unpredictable times depending on the play of the game.

Closures will be for as short a time as the game allows but could potentially last for hours.

Expect disruption and delay, all afternoon and evening. This is pretty much guaranteed around Shawcroft car park between 1:30 and 4pm.

Be aware that the game can move very fast so you might move from one road closure to meet another. Please stay away if possible.

If you are attending the game, please use the park & ride facility at the Airfield Industrial Estate.

DO NOT park anywhere in the "play zone". Essentially this means all the low level land from the bypass all the way to the outer edge of town to the East. YOUR CAR COULD GET DAMAGED.

The game is dangerous and moves very fast. Please think very carefully whether it is wise to bring dogs, small children, pushchairs, wheelchairs etc.

Follow instructions from Marshalls and other officials.

DO NOT fly a drone - it is a "no-fly" event and you will be caught by the police.