There is FREE Parking for visitors, just off the High St, signposted on Google Maps as 'Dixies Meadow', Map links in the top part of our website above. Or, copy this link, https://maps.app.goo.gl/kEP1SoW7RdqVs4B59. There is also space made available for Blue-badge holders, and those requiring better access, please ask a parking marshall as you arrive.

Access to Open-Gardens (full list in the program) is via a paid wristband. This includes access to the the Farm-to-Fork festival site (see map in program, location 1). Both venues are ticketed via a wristband 11-5pm. The Spring Market, open-air in Mill Street (location 2 on the map), is FREE. Street performances are also provided free to the public, including those at St. Mary's Church. The Festival field will be free after 5pm until close. Our aim is for our visitors to have a fun full day in Ashwell, and hopefully want to return to experience the history, sites, and sounds we have in the village again and again. What we ask is for a donation via paid ticket (£8 for adults, in adv, or £10 on the day,

Ashwell at Home, running for over 40 years, is a charity Non-Profit community event raising funds for Ashwell Village Museum, St.Mary's Church, Ashwell Primary School, and Ashwell Pre-School group. We are blessed with having many historical buildings in the village, some dating back to the 12th Century, which although provides us a rich history, these buildings always need constant maintenance due to their age. The aim of our annual village open day is to raise funds to cover these ongoing expenses, and provide added funds for activities at the Church, and two School groups. Ashwell also has a rich history of artisans, potters, weavers and ancient arts and crafts. When the World spins increasingly faster in the digital space, our open day provides a glimpse into a calmer and slower pace of life where we bring history to life using practical demonstratoins of crafts, music and dance and walking-talks. We open our village to welcome visitors from all the over the nearby 4 counties, and increasingly further afield, so everyone can experience a little village life in North Herts.

Dogs are welcome, any exceptions to this are detailed in the program, where for example some open-gardens will ask you to lead your dog. Look for the paw print icon on the Open Gardens page in the program. Many residents also put water bowls outside for your furry friends to get a refresher. All of Ashwell's three pubs/restaurants are also dog friendly, and have water on offer.

Yes, there will be a First Aid tent manned by our medical partner for the day, Ellham-Medical. They will be just by the entrance to the festival field (location 1 on the map in the program). In an emergency, please still dial 999 for assistance. For minor incidents, please contact a nearby marshall who will be able to help raise our first aiders on site.

Yes, to provide a safer environment for many of our street based attractions and events, we will be closing the following roads. Swan Street, between Church Lane and Gardiner's Lane. Mill Street, between the Museum intersection of Swan Street, and Rolly's Lane junction. The closures is in force between 08:00 - 18:00 on Sunday May 10th. All Herts CC highways notices and maps are posted in public view at the intersections of the roads described above, as well as on the notice board outside Ashwell Museum.

Digital payments (via phones, or contactless card payments) will be widely accepted in all locations. Spring Street Market, card payments widely accepted. Food & Drink trucks based in the Festival field - yes. Ashwell Museum, for purchasing wristbands/tickets and raffle tickets, and for making donations or gifts on sales in reception - yes. Parish Rooms - tea/cake room - yes. United Reformed Church (URC), cafe - yes.

Yes, a number of locations are selling wristbands in advance, where programs can also be collected. These include; Rhubarb & Mustard coffee/gift shop - 31 High St, Ashwell. Crumps Butchers & Deli, Mill St, Ashwell. Ashwell Pharmacy, 22 High St, Ashwell

This year we will have the following live music (bands and artists) playing for us on the day; For a full detailed set list, please see the Farm-to-Fork page, and the online program, both links on the page above. LaLuke - Letchworth Ukulele Band, and Singers will be performing in St. Mary's Church 2-3pm. Ashwell Big Sing! , Choir perform, in St. Mary's Church. Rehersals 3.15-3.45, Live show 4-4.45pm. Bands and performers in the Festival field (location 1 on the map in the program), full set list on the Farm-to-Fork page, link above.

Unfortunatley, there are limited services on offer on Sunday's, with no public scheduled buses. Travellers in Hertfordshire can use the HertsLynx bus service to make some journeys, information can be found here. https://www.intalink.org.uk/hertslynx Other information can be found on our page from the top menu 'Plan your trip'. Ashwell & Morden Railway Station is 2.2 miles from the village, local taxi services are better served from either Baldock, or Royston.