The Christmas Window Trail is returning to Ashton this year with some serious creative sparkle. The family focused trail will launch on Thursday 21 November, just before the festive lights switch on.

Twelve local businesses have teamed up to unveil a magical window trail which provides a free and fun way to explore the town and local shops.

The artist and business owners have worked together and truly collaborated to create festive window display ideas, channelling the creativity, imagination and talent of the artist to bring them to life for the trail and captivate passers-by with beautiful works of art.

Additionally, local illustrator has designed a beautiful map that can be downloaded below or picked up from one of the listed businesses below.

The businesses taking part are:

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Lullabys Baby Store

Lullabys is a family run business specialising in nursery goods with huge savings and amazing offers from baby to toddler offereing everything to suit your needs. The best brands at the best prices. Located in the Ladysmith Shopping Centre.

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DB Hair

Has been in hairdressing industry for more than 40 years, and owned DB hair salon in Ashton-under-Lyne since 1983: the business is a passion and the place where ideas and creativity are put into practice.

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New Shu

Much loved shop selling ladies shoes and handbags, with a great choice including wider fittings - all sold and fitted with a personal, friendly service.

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Mary Haworth

Mary Haworth Beauty Culture invites you to relax and indulge in a warm andfriendly atmosphere, whilst enjoying the very best treatments!

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Decisions Clothing

Decisions is a small, independent fashion boutique in Ashton-under-Lyne. Founded in 1999 and stocking a wide range of sought-after and designer labels, Decisions is a stalwart of Ashton town centre, helping women feel their best and stay effortlessly stylish all year round.

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Petman

The Petman is a family run Pet store supplying essential goods to our customers for over 45 years! From Pets, Aquatics and Fishing Tackle we offer the best affordable items for your Dogs, Cats, small animals, Coldwater fish, Tropical fish and even Fishing tackle!

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‍Sincerely Yours

Independent shop selling cards, balloons and gifts for a range of occasions - based in the centre of Ashton on the beautiful Market Avenue.

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Cameraz

Cameraz is a family-run picture framing and photographic shop in the centre of Ashton, based  on Stamford Street. The shop also runs as a gallery for many Tameside-based artists.

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‍Busy Hands Wool Shop

A family-owned wool shop in the centre of Ashton on Old Street, Busy Hands offers a large selection of wool and haberdashery for knitting, crocheting, crafting and more.

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Gibson Music Shop

Established over 20 years ago, Gibson stocks a wide range of electric, acoustic and bass guitars as well as banjos, mandolins and ukuleles designed to cater for every genre and budget, as well as strings, amps, pedals and tuners from top brands to compliment any guitar setup.

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‍LOOMROOM

LOOMROOM Collaborative Studio in the heart of Ashton-under-Lyne provides innovative hairdressing and barbering, and a number of organic and eco-friendly products, in a comforting and relaxed environment.

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Manchester Optical

Offering prescription glasses, sunglasses and reglazes, Manchester Optical’s factory shop allows visitors to cut out the middleman on their optical purchase and save money on high street prices.

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