Ashby Woulds
Ward in North West Leicestershire, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.745, -1.538 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 31 16 |
Ashby Woulds sits within the district of North West Leicestershire in Leicestershire, England, occupying a band of former industrial villages and countryside to the north‑west of Ashby-de-la-Zouch. The area is marked by the ribbon of the Ashby Canal and pockets of reclaimed land now folded into the National Forest, so walkers and cyclists will find a mix of waterways, woodland and hedged farmland rather than a single urban centre.
Historically the communities here grew around coal mining and light industry, and that heritage is still visible in restored canal structures and former colliery sites; today the local economy combines light manufacturing, services and commuting to nearby towns. Socially it tends to feel village‑centred and close‑knit, with community halls, local pubs and volunteer groups playing a big part in everyday life, while environmental projects and canal restoration have become important local focuses.
Postcode districts covering Ashby Woulds
Most populated places nearby
- Birmingham 23.8 miles
- Leicester 19.2 miles
- Coventry 23.2 miles
- Nottingham 21.8 miles
- Derby 11.7 miles
- Walsall 21.6 miles
- West Bromwich 23.6 miles
- Burton upon Trent 6 miles
- Sutton Coldfield 17.3 miles
- Nuneaton 15.5 miles
- Cannock 20.2 miles
- Tamworth 10.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ashby Woulds Parish 0.2 miles
- Moira Built-up area 0.5 miles
- Overseal Parish 1.1 miles
- Blackfordby Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Overseal and Castle Gresley Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Donisthorpe Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Church Gresley Ward 1.6 miles
- Woodville Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe Ward 2 miles
- Oakthorpe and Donisthorpe Parish 2 miles
- Castle Gresley Parish 2.1 miles
- Ashby Willesley Ward 2.2 miles
Example postcodes in Ashby Woulds
DE11 8GD, DE12 6EQ, DE12 6DL, DE11 8HF, DE12 6DX, DE12 6AE, DE12 6LP, DE12 6DA, DE11 8EW … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 10.6 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 22 miles
- Burton-on-Trent Railway Station 6 miles
- Shackerstone Railway Station 7.4 miles
Hotels near Ashby Woulds Ad
- Bulls Head 3 2.8 miles
- The Appleby Inn Hotel 3 4.7 miles
- Champneys Springs Hotel 3.4 miles
- Premier Inn Burton On Trent East 3 3.8 miles
- Premier Inn Ashby De La Zouch 3 3.9 miles
- Best Western Appleby Park Hotel 3 4 miles
- ibis Styles Burton On Trent 3 6.5 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Burton on Trent 3 6.5 miles
- Newton Park Country House Hotel 3 6 miles
- Riverside Hotel 4 6 miles
Schools in Ashby Woulds
- Albert Village Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Pirelli Stadium Stadium 6.5 miles
- Statfold Barn Railway Museum 7.5 miles
- Donington Park Recreation 9 miles
- The Lamb Ground Stadium 10.3 miles
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 11.7 miles
- Merevale Abbey Historic site 11.7 miles
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 11.9 miles
- Pride Park Stadium 12.3 miles
- Bradgate House Historic site 14.3 miles
- Hams Hall Estate 15.6 miles
- Liberty Way Stadium 16 miles
- Uttoxeter Racecourse Recreation 16.5 miles