ARTbourne

29/05/2026

Coming up this weekend. I'm going to Ashbourne for the new ARTbourne Arts Trail.

My display will be in Yew Tree Records on Dig Street (right in the town centre), but there will be over 100 artists set up in various locations around Ashbourne. It's on Saturday & Sunday!

29/05/2026

28/05/2026

The final artist reveal is here… 🎨

In just over 36 hours, Artbourne Art Trail begins and Ashbourne town centre will be filled with artists, pop ups, creativity, colour and conversation.

Over 100 artists.
20 venues.
Historic buildings, hidden gardens, churches, shops and unexpected spaces all transformed for one weekend only.

From painting and textiles to mixed media and everything in between, every artist taking part has helped shape what this weekend is going to become — and we genuinely can’t wait to see the town come alive.

This isn’t just about seeing artwork on walls. It’s about meeting the people behind it, watching artists at work, exploring spaces you might never normally step inside and spending a day exploring Ashbourne in a completely different way.

📍Ashbourne, Derbyshire
🗓 Saturday 30th May: 10:30am–4:30pm
🗓 Sunday 31st May: 10:30am–3:30pm
🎟 £5 wristband includes access to all venues + artist guide + trail map

Right then… let’s do this 💚

28/05/2026

28/05/2026

Ashbourne’s first ever town wide art trail is happening this weekend!

Over 100 artists will be exhibiting across 20+ venues throughout the town including St Oswald’s Church, The Link Centre, Ashbourne Town Hall, St Oswald’s Primary School, shops, cafés and even private gardens.

Expect painting, ceramics, jewellery, textiles, printmaking, sculpture, photography, live demonstrations, workshops, street food and live music across the weekend.

📅 Saturday 30 May: 10:30am–4:30pm
📅 Sunday 31 May: 10:30am–3:30pm

🎟️ Wristbands are £5 and include access to all venues, plus a trail map and artist guide. Under 12s go free.

Wristbands available from:
* Shrovetide Walk
* Ashbourne Town Hall
* The Link Centre
* St Oswald’s Church

There’s no set route — just explore Ashbourne at your own pace throughout the weekend.

Parking is available across the town, with QEGS also being used as an overflow car park for Artbourne visitors.

Dogs are welcome in most venues 🐶

We’d love to see you there 💚

27/05/2026

This weekend (30 & 31 May) I’m taking part in the ARTbourne Art Trail in the lovely town of Ashbourne. More than 100 artists will be located in 20+ historic venues around the town. You’ll find potters, painters, weavers, sculptors, ceramicists, jewellers, textile artists … plus the odd photographer. 🤗 There’s also live music, street food and art demonstrations.

You simply buy a wristband for £5, which gives you entry to all the venues for the whole weekend, plus a trail map and an artist guide booklet, and then you wander the trail at your own pace. Children under 12 are free with an adult wristband holder.

You’ll find me with a full range of my products in the Town Hall, which is in the centre of the town opposite the Market Place. It would be lovely to see some of you there! 👋🏼

📍Ashbourne, Derbyshire
📅 Sat 30 & Sun 31 May 2026
⏰ 10:30-4:30 (Sat), 10:30-3:30 (Sun)
🎟 Wristbands valid all weekend
👧 Under 12s go free

Wristbands can be purchased throughout from Handmade Design or F Coffee in Ashbourne, plus multiple locations in the town at the weekend.

27/05/2026

One of the questions we’ve been asked most is… where do I park? 🚗

The good news is there are plenty of parking options around Ashbourne, all within easy walking distance of the trail.

We’ve highlighted the main car parks along with the nearest place to collect your wristband, trail map and artist guide so you can get exploring as quickly as possible.

We’ve also arranged for QEGS (Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School) to be available as an overflow car park for Artbourne visitors across the weekend — a huge help as we prepare to welcome lots of visitors into the town 💚

With 100+ artists across 20+ venues, plus live music, street food, workshops and demonstrations, we recommend allowing plenty of time to enjoy everything on offer and exploring the trail at your own pace.

Please use designated car parks wherever possible and, if parking on the street, be considerate of residents, driveways and access routes.

🎨 Artbourne Art Trail
📅 30–31 May
⏰ Saturday 10:30am–4:30pm | Sunday 10:30am–3:30pm
🎟️ Wristbands £5 | Under 12s free

Who’s joining us this weekend? 👇

26/05/2026

The countdown is almost over… 🎨💚

In just a few days, Ashbourne will be transformed into a trail of creativity, colour, craftsmanship and imagination as over 100 artists take over more than 20 venues across the town.

From fused glass jewellery and intricate papercutting to ceramics, textiles, painting and beautiful botanical plaster casting, every venue offers something different to discover.

Whether you’re an art lover, a curious explorer, looking for a great day out, searching for a unique handmade piece or simply want to see what everyone is talking about, there really is something for everyone.

🎨 100+ artists
📍 20+ venues across Ashbourne
🎶 Live music
🍕 Street food
🛍️ Original artwork, gifts & handmade creations
🐕 Most venues dog friendly

📅 Saturday 30th May | 10.30am–4.30pm
📅 Sunday 31st May | 10.30am–3.30pm

Wristbands (£5) include access to all venues, a trail map and artist guide.

We’ve heard from visitors travelling from Manchester, Leicester, Warwickshire and beyond… and we can’t wait to welcome you all to Ashbourne’s very first Artbourne Art Trail.

Who’s joining us this weekend? 👇

26/05/2026

Some beautiful pendants which will be available at our next market - ARTbourne this weekend !

24/05/2026

👀 Venue Teaser…

One of the venues taking part in this year’s Artbourne Art Trail has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment and has just reopened its doors.

For one weekend, two of its beautifully renovated halls will be home to 35 artists, giving visitors the chance to meet the creatives behind the work, chat about their making process and explore this newly transformed space at the same time.

Do you know where this is? 👇

🎨 Over 100 artists
📍 20+ venues across Ashbourne
📅 30–31 May
⏰ Sat 10:30am–4:30pm | Sun 10:30am–3:30pm