Ashburton Court and Law Day

A ceremony in the chapel where the Courts Leet and Baron Jury elect the new Portreeve and Master Bailiff and read presentments for the coming year.

Ashburton Court and Law Day is a traditional ceremony held in the chapel, at which the Courts Leet and Baron Jury elect the new Portreeve and Master Bailiff. The jury also reads presentments for the ensuing year on matters of local interest. The event runs from 7pm to 10pm on Sunday 22 November 2026.