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Ashby de la Zouch Castle

South Street, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire LE65 1BR - England, UK

The 1819 novel Ivanhoe, by Sir Walter Scott features a famous jousting scene that takes place outside of this beautiful castle in the heart of the community. Starting as a manor house in the 12th Century, the building achieved...

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Attractions near Ashby de la Zouch Castle

A selection of attractions close to Ashby de la Zouch Castle:

Ashby de la Zouch Castle (< 1 Mile)

The 1819 novel Ivanhoe, by Sir Walter Scott features a famous jousting scene that takes place outside of this beautiful castle in the heart of...

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Ashby De La Zouch Museum (< 1 Mile)

Opened in 1982, the collection at the main town museum is one of the finest in the area and is certainly the definitive source of...

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Conkers (3.7 Miles)

Conkers is an outdoor pursuits facility that offers visitors the chance to challenge themselves in a range of sports and pastimes that they wouldn’t necessarily...

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Moira Furnace Museum (4 Miles)

An early 19th century blast furnace with interactive displays relating to the iron making process and the story of the furnace and it’s inhabitants. There...

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Calke Abbey (4.5 Miles)

This baroque mansion, built 1701-3 and set in a stunning landscape park, has become famous as a graphic illustration of the English country house in...

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Snibston Discovery Park (5.6 Miles)

This award-winning all weather museum is one of the largest and best-loved in the Midlands. Based on the site of a former colliery, there...

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Sharpe's Pottery Museum (6.1 Miles)

This visitor centre is housed in an original 19th Century pottery that has been carefully preserved and restored to the exact state in which it...

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Donington-le-Heath Manor (6.9 Miles)

Donnington-le-Heath Manor House is one of the most outstanding examples of aristocratic architecture and manor house building in the locality, cutting a majestic sight against...

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Melbourne Hall and Gardens (7.9 Miles)

Originally this building was the rectory for a Norman parish church, but became the home of Sir John Coke in 1628 and has been handed...

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Twycross Zoo (9.9 Miles)

Twycross Zoo is dedicated to preserving threatened species whilst providing education, study and wonder for our many visitors. Through our successful breeding programmes we are...

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Donington Park (10.8 Miles)

Home to the British Motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP), Donington Park is one of the most famous race circuits in the UK. It operates a very...

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Loughborough University (12.5 Miles)

This East Midlands university dates back to 1909 and has an expansive campus covering approximately two square kilometres. It has a strong sporting emphasis borne...

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Branston Water Park (12.6 Miles)

Branston Water Park – forty-acre lake and country park surrounded by woodland, wetland and wildflower meadow. Facilities include information centre, playground, toilets, and picnic area...

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Derby Arboretum (12.6 Miles)

Commissioned by Jospeph Strutt, Derby Arboretum was the first specifically designed urban park to be built anywhere in Britain. The park was donated to...

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The Bass Museum (12.6 Miles)

The Bass Museum offers an exciting opportunity to enjoy the history of Brewing. A range of Exhibits, from the historic to hi-tech virtual reality displays...

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(All distances are direct and may be longer by road)