November - Spectacular Firework displays including admission at both Snibston and Conkers tourist attractions. Tickets: Contact Ashby Tourist Information Centre, telephone 01530 411767

November - Christmas Lights Spectacular Coalville

December - Our towns light up with Christmas lights and gift ideas. Christmas craft workshops - make your own holly wreaths, party frock or jewellery. Christmas Concerts and Pantomimes.

Throughout - Music, comedy and drama at local theatres and village halls.

Picture a carpet of snowdrops at Dimminsdale Woodland

Easter Events at Moira Furnace Conkers, Snibston, Donington le Heath Manor House, Ashby Castle and more..

Stay a couple of days and enjoy the National Forest Walking Festival in May.

Shrove Tuesday pancake racing at Normanton le Heath near Ashby de la Zouch.

Maypole Dancing at Belton Village  and welcome to May by the Morris Men at Packington Village

Events at Ashby Castle

Centre Stage Productions – Touring Arts Programme - live theatre and music with professional performing arts for local communities for quality shows on their doorstep, telephone 01544 32787

May -Moira Canal Festival - A whole weekend of boating fun and entertainment for all.

May - Off The Tracks Festival Two Stages of great live music, 45 Real Ales, Acoustic Sessions, Over 30 artists over 3 days.

Boat trips - The Ashby Canal at Moira Furnace, near Ashby de la Zouch is a beautiful and tranquil location. The Narrow Boat trips on the Sir Joseph Wilks give you a little taste of its' history. Check times and pre book, telephone 07976 637858 

Summer

May/June Ashby Arts Festival - Celebrates art, drama, songwriting, writing and crafts in Ashby de la Zouch and the surrounding areas. The giant outdoor art exhibition makes this festival unique and the largest outdoor art gallery in the area.

June - Download Festival Annual music festival at Donington Park

July- Ashby Show   Annual Agricultural Show At Heather, entertainment for all the family

July - Sir John Moore School Open Air Music and Fireworks. Bring your some chairs, a picnic and enjoy.

July - National Forest Folk Festival At Moira Friday through to Sunday

July - August- Donington le Heath Manor House Enjoy one of the open air performances of Shakespeare or the like at Donington le Heath Manor House near Coalville.

August - Moira Furnace Folk Festival A whole weekend of folk music and entertainment.

Special Events at Snibston, Conkers, Ashby Castle, Moira Furnace, Donington le Heath Manor House

Boat trips - The Ashby Canal at Moira Furnace, near Ashby de la Zouch is a beautiful and tranquil location. The Narrow Boat trips on the Sir Joseph Wilks give you a little taste of its' history. Check times and pre book, telephone 07976 637858   

September - Heritage Open Days - looking behind the scenes at local venues.

September - Miners Gala at Snibston

September - Ashby Statutes Fair – the traffic in Market Street is replaced with an ancient charter fair with Dodgems, waltzes, hook a duck stalls and roundabouts providing thrills for all the family.

September - Off The Tracks Festival

October - Apple day at Donington le Heath Manor House, near Coalville. Ghost walks and talks that will surprise you. Halloween Events are listed on our What's On web site

Throughout - Centre Stage Productions – Touring Programme of live professional performing arts to local communities for quality shows on their doorstep.