Ashby-de-la-Zouch Attractions
The small town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch (pop. 8,500) with pretty Tudor houses of the 15-16th centuries received its name from the Norman family La Zouch.
Ashby-de-la-Zouch has a golf course and holds an annual Arts Festival every August.
Ashby-de-la-Zouch has a golf course and holds an annual Arts Festival every August.
Ashby de la Zouch Museum
Small museum that featurs the history of Ashby including Ashby Castle under siege.
Calke Abbey
A number of treasures were uncovered by the National Trust after they acquired Calke Abbey, this casual Tudor house in 1985. A highlight is the state bed that was a wedding gift to Princess Anne and Sir Henry Harpur, fifth Baronet.
Other treasures include a beautiful harpsichord by Swiss master Burkat Shudi, a manuscript by Haydn and a collection of 17th century Chinese hangings in near perfect condition.
The Baroque mansion was built in 1701-03 in a fine landscaped setting.
All values are in local currency
Other treasures include a beautiful harpsichord by Swiss master Burkat Shudi, a manuscript by Haydn and a collection of 17th century Chinese hangings in near perfect condition.
The Baroque mansion was built in 1701-03 in a fine landscaped setting.
Calke Abbey / Staunton Harold Church
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Ashby-de-la-Zouch DE73 1LE
England
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Ashby-de-la-Zouch DE73 1LE
England
Hours
March 1 to March 9
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 12:30 | 12:30 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 |
March 15 to November 2
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 | Closed | Closed | 12:30 | 12:30 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always opened on:
Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Always closed on:
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
| Family | 19.54 |
| Adult | 7.72 |
| Group discounts | 7.20 |
| Grounds / gardens only around attraction | 4.81 |
| Child | 3.81 |
Last admission 30 mins prior to closing.
Admission to the house by timed tickets during busy times.
Gardens open at 11am. Park open year-round.
Parking
Pay
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Castle
Only the ruins remain of the former castle in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, constructed 1461-1483 by Lord Hastings, razed in 1648. It is featured in the novel "Ivanhoe" by Sir Walter Scott. St Helen's church in Late Perpendicular style contains ornate tombs of the Huntingdon family from the 16th century.
All values are in local currency
Ashby de la Zouch Castle
Ashby-de-la-Zouch LE65 1BR
England
Ashby-de-la-Zouch LE65 1BR
England
Hours
March 21 to June 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
July 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
September 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
November 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 12:00 | Closed | Closed | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
| Family | 9.30 |
| Adult | 3.70 |
| Concession or reduced rate | 3.00 |
| Child | 1.90 |
| Child 4 & under | FREE |
Parking
Free
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Taped tours for rent.
Facilities
Gift shop
Moira Furnace
Built in 1804 by the Earl of Moira, this blast furnace explains the history of the Furnace, its owners and inhabitants.
Hours
April 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
October 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Staunton Harold Church
Staunton Harold Church is a National Trust property and one of very few churches built during the Commonwealth. Inside you will find fine panelling and painted ceilings as well as its original 17th C cushions.
Calke Abbey / Staunton Harold Church
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Ashby-de-la-Zouch DE73 1LE
England
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Ashby-de-la-Zouch DE73 1LE
England
Hours
March 22 to June 3
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 |
June 4 to August 29
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
August 30 to November 2
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 |
Always opened on:
Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
