Ashby de la Zouch Castle

Ashby - a royalist stronghold

Tour the impressive ruins of a grand medieval castle within extensive and beautiful grounds. See the original setting for many of the scenes in Sir Walter Scott's classic tale 'Ivanhoe' and learn about the dramatic siege of Ashby with our free audio tour.

Climb the magnificent 24 metre Hastings Tower, split in two during the Civil War, offering superb views over the surrounding countryside. Explore the kitchen tunnel used in the siege - but bring a torch! There is a guide book and a gift shop, picnics welcome.

English Heritage special events are held at the castle - please telephone for details.



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Opening Times
(2011 times)
1st September - 31st October:
Thursday - Monday 10.00 - 17.00

1st November - 23rd December:
Saturday and Sunday 10.00 - 16.00

24th - 30th December and 1st January:
Closed

31st December:
Saturday 10.00 - 16.00

2nd January - 12th February 2012:
Saturday and Sunday 10.00 - 16.00

13th - 17th February:
Thursday and Friday 10.00 - 16.00

18th February - 31st March:
Saturday and Sunday 10.00 - 16.00

Admission Charges
(2011 prices)
Adult £4.30; Concession £3.90; Child £2.60; Family £11.20.

English Heritage Members Free

Directions
By car: In Ashby de la Zouch, 12 miles south of Derby on A511.
By bus: Telephone +44(0)1332 292 200 for details.
By train: Burton-on-Trent 9 miles.
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Ashby de la Zouch Castle Postcode for SatNav: LE65 1BR

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Ashby-de-la-Zouch Museum (< 1 Mile)*
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Snibston is set on the site of a former colliery and consists of an award winning interactive museum, scheduled ancient colliery buildings, the Century Theatre, and a one hundred acre country park and nature reserve.
Donington le Heath Manor House (4 Miles)*
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Nearby Hotels
Hermitage Park Hotel (4 Miles)*
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The Charnwood Arms (6 Miles)*
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