Parking
Parking will be free after 12 noon in Derbyshire Dales District Council’s Ashbourne car parks for the six-week school summer holidays until Sunday 7 September 2025. The concession applies in Ashbourne’s Bus Station, Cattle Market, Clifton Road, and Swimming Pool car parks as well as Shawcroft car park.
Shopping and what's on
If you're visiting Ashbourne this summer, find out what's on and explore the variety of shops, cafes and businesses across the town with Discover Ashbourne. Visit the website or follow on social media (IG @discoverashbourne and fb @Discover Ashbourne). This fantastic resource is organised by volunteers representing businesses across the town, and has all the latest from independent shops, cafes and restaurants, things to see and do, and upcoming events.
Ashbourne Heritage Trail, a self guided walking tour
Although there are roadworks in the town centre as Ashbourne Reborn make improvements to the pavements and public spaces, there's still plenty to see in Ashbourne this summer and the heritage trail will show you the way!
The Heritage Trail is a self-guided walking tour designed to introduce you to the town’s history and offer intriguing glimpses into the many yards and alleyways. Starting from any point on the loop, there are thirty features close to the town centre and takes about an hour – but allow yourself plenty of time if you want to browse the interesting shops, or stop at a café, along the way. As your first stop, pick up a printed copy of the map and guide from Ashbourne Historical Centre at the Town Hall (opposite the Market Place, open 10am-3pm Mon-Sat), or download the guide from the Ashbourne Reborn website and follow it on your phone.
During the Ashbourne Reborn works
Although roadworks will be taking place for a short time along some of Ashbourne’s popular shopping streets, including Dig Street and St John Street, businesses and car parks will be open as usual. Please observe any safety barriers, but do continue to visit your favourite shops, cafes and bars as this work is carried out.
If you visit during the works, you might experience some temporary road closures. In this case, any diversions will be clearly signposted.
To bring back a sense of vibrancy to the heart of the town, the Market Place will no longer be a car park but there is plenty of parking elsewhere. There will be signage to alternative car parks, and if you’d like to plan in advance you can find more information on our webpage about parking in Ashbourne.
All the partners involved in Ashbourne Reborn recognise that it wouldn’t be possible to make these changes without some disruption. We are committed to minimising the impact so that visitors can enjoy their holidays and days out in the town. When Ashbourne Reborn is finished visitors will enjoy wider pavements, safer crossings and a series of transformed public spaces that are ready to host the town's vibrant programme of outdoor events for many years to come.
The latest information about Ashbourne Reborn, including which areas of town are currently affected by works, will be posted on Facebook @ashbournereborn, Instagram @ashbournereborn and our website www.ashbournereborn.co.uk.
