Shellbrook Wood

Shellbrook Wood is a forest in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, North West Leicestershire, England. Shellbrook Wood is situated nearby to the village Willesley, as well as near Norris Hill.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Ashby de la Zouch Castle and Bath Grounds.

Ashby de la Zouch Castle

Photo: Pahazzard, CC BY-SA 3.0.

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.

Bath Grounds

Park

Photo: Trevor Rickard, CC BY-SA 2.0.

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.

Ashby de la Zouch Museum

Museum

The Ashby-de-la-Zouch Museum is a museum in the Leicestershire town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch. The primary aim of the museum is to educate the public about the history of the town.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Appleby Magna and Swadlincote.

Appleby Magna

Photo: Paul Reynolds, CC BY 2.0.

Appleby Magna is a village and civil parish in the North West Leicestershire district, in the county of Leicestershire, England. It includes the small hamlets of Appleby Parva and Little Wigston.

Swadlincote

Town

Photo: Mat Fascione, CC BY-SA 2.0.

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.