BID Events:
Christmas in Ashby returns on Saturday 30th of November and Sunday 1st December 2026 , with festive stalls along Market Street, live entertainment, food and drink. Here's what to expect.
Ashby's Late Night Shopping and Christmas Light Switch-On returns on Thursday 19 November 2026. Shops open late, festive food and the lights go on.
Join our free Spooky Party at Ashby Library on Saturday 31 October, 11am to 1pm. Pumpkin painting, face painting, balloon animals and spooky sweets.
This August, families met guide dogs and exotic animals at Ashby Library and Tourist Information Centre, in free events sponsored by Ashby BID.
40 teams raced down Market Street at the Ashby Soapbox Derby 2026. See the winners, highlights and what made the third annual derby such a success.
How Ashby celebrated Easter 2026: a digital trail, school handprint art in shop windows and free Easter crafts at Ashby Library over the April half term.
Hop into Easter fun in Ashby
From 2 to 15 February 2026, Love Local shone a spotlight on Ashby's independent shops, cafés and services. Here's what the campaign was about and why it matters.