Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Parish in North West Leicestershire, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.744, -1.485 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 34 16 |
| Population: | 12,370 |
| Dialling code: | 01530 (Coalville) |
Ashby-de-la-Zouch sits in North West Leicestershire, Leicestershire, in the English Midlands and is best known for the romantic ruins of Ashby de la Zouch Castle, a 15th‑century fortified manor that gives the town much of its historic character. The town grew as a market centre and spa town and retains a compact mix of independent shops, cafés and period streets, with tourism around the castle and local heritage an important part of the economy.
Geographically it lies close to the rolling woodlands of the National Forest and alongside the restored stretches of the Ashby Canal, making it popular with walkers and boaters; historically the surrounding area was touched by coal mining and light industry, and today many residents commute to Leicester, Derby or Nottingham. Socially the town keeps a lively calendar - the ancient Statutes Fair and various community events underline a strong sense of local tradition and civic pride.
Postcode districts covering Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 17.2 miles
- Coventry 23.1 miles
- Nottingham 20.3 miles
- Derby 11.5 miles
- Walsall 23.5 miles
- Burton upon Trent 7.8 miles
- Sutton Coldfield 18.9 miles
- Nuneaton 15.3 miles
- Cannock 22.5 miles
- Tamworth 11.9 miles
- Loughborough 11 miles
- West Bridgford 19.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ashby Ivanhoe Ward 0.4 miles
- Ashby-de-la-Zouch Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Ashby Willesley Ward 0.7 miles
- Ashby Holywell Ward 0.8 miles
- Ashby Castle Ward 1.1 miles
- Ashby Money Hill Ward 1.3 miles
- Packington Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Blackfordby Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Moira Built-up area 2 miles
- Smisby Parish 2 miles
- Ashby Woulds Parish 2.1 miles
- Woodville Built-up area 2.5 miles
Example postcodes in Ashby-de-la-Zouch
LE65 1BP, DE11 8AR, LE65 1EX, LE65 1HU, LE65 1FN, LE65 1DH, LE65 1DA, LE65 1FE, LE65 1BA … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 8.9 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 22.9 miles
- Shackerstone Railway Station 6.4 miles
- Burton-on-Trent Railway Station 7.8 miles
Hotels near Ashby-de-la-Zouch Ad
- The Staff of Life 4 4.6 miles
- Best Western Appleby Park Hotel 3 4.6 miles
- The Queens Head 4 6.6 miles
- The Boot Inn 4 7.1 miles
- Donington Park Farmhouse Hotel 3 7.2 miles
- Appleby Inn Hotel 3 5.4 miles
- Dbs Serviced Apartments - the Delven 4 9 miles
- Champneys Springs 2.3 miles
- Melbourne View Hotel 6.8 miles
- Constantine House 7.3 miles
Schools in Ashby-de-la-Zouch
- Ashby Hill Top Primary School Primary
- Ashby Willesley Primary School Primary
- Ashby-de-la-Zouch C of E Primary School Primary
- Blackfordby St Margaret's C of E Primary School Primary
- Castleview School Independent - special
- Ivanhoe School Secondary
- Woodcote Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Donington Park Recreation 7.5 miles
- Pirelli Stadium Stadium 8 miles
- Statfold Barn Railway Museum 8.9 miles
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 9.7 miles
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 10.7 miles
- The Lamb Ground Stadium 11.7 miles
- Pride Park Stadium 11.9 miles
- Bradgate House Historic site 12.1 miles
- Merevale Abbey Historic site 12.2 miles
- Liberty Way Stadium 15.5 miles
- Highcross Shopping centre 16.3 miles
- Hams Hall Estate 16.5 miles