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 miles38.3 km
- Leicester 19.2 miles31 km
- Coventry 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Nottingham 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Derby 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Walsall 21.6 miles34.8 km
- West Bromwich 23.6 miles37.9 km
- Burton upon Trent 6 miles9.6 km
- Sutton Coldfield 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Nuneaton 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Cannock 20.2 miles32.6 km
- Tamworth 10.5 miles16.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Ashby Woulds Parish 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Moira Built-up area 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Overseal Parish 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Blackfordby Built-up area 1.3 miles2 km
- Overseal and Castle Gresley Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Donisthorpe Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Church Gresley Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Woodville Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Oakthorpe & Donisthorpe Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Oakthorpe and Donisthorpe Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Castle Gresley Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Ashby Willesley Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
Example postcodes in Ashby Woulds
DE12 6BY, DE12 6BG, DE11 8GD, DE12 6AL, DE12 6DJ, DE12 6EE, DE12 6EJ, DE12 6EN, DE12 6AZ … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 10.6 miles17 km
- Birmingham International Airport 22 miles35.4 km
- Burton-on-Trent Railway Station 6 miles9.7 km
- Shackerstone Railway Station 7.4 miles11.9 km
Hotels near Ashby Woulds Ad
- The Staff of Life 4 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Best Western Appleby Park Hotel 3 4 miles6.4 km
- The Boot Inn 4 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Ibis Styles Burton on Trent 3 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Appleby Inn Hotel 3 5 miles8.1 km
- Riverside Hotel Branston by Greene King Inns 4 6 miles9.7 km
- Champneys Springs 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Holiday Inn Express Burton Upon Trent 3 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Constantine House 5.8 miles9.3 km
- The Queens Head 4 8.7 miles14 km
Schools in Ashby Woulds
- Albert Village Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Pirelli Stadium Stadium 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Statfold Barn Railway Museum 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Donington Park Recreation 9 miles14.5 km
- The Lamb Ground Stadium 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Merevale Abbey Historic site 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Pride Park Stadium 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Bradgate House Historic site 14.3 miles23 km
- Hams Hall Estate 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Liberty Way Stadium 16 miles25.8 km
- Uttoxeter Racecourse Recreation 16.5 miles26.6 km