Ashby-de-la-Zouch

Ashby-de-la-Zouch is a market town in Leicestershire, England. Ashby de la Zouch Castle was an important fort in the 15th to 17th centuries.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Ashby de la Zouch Castle and Holy Trinity Church.

Ashby de la Zouch Castle

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Ashby de la Zouch Castle is a ruined fortification in the town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, England. The castle was built by William, Lord Hastings, a favourite of Edward IV, after 1473, accompanied by the creation of a 3,000-acre park.

Holy Trinity Church

Church

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Holy Trinity, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, is a parish church in the Church of England Diocese of Leicester in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire.

Bath Grounds

Park

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The Bath Grounds is a historic recreational ground and cricket ground based in the town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire. It is home to Ashby Hastings Cricket Club and Ashby Bowls Club.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Swadlincote and Willesley.

Swadlincote

Town

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Swadlincote is a historic mining town in the district of South Derbyshire, in the county of Derbyshire, England. It lies within The National Forest area. Swadlincote is situated 3½ miles northwest of Ashby-de-la-Zouch.