Name: Ashby de la Zouch Castle
Rating: 5.0

Ashby de la Zouch Castle

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

1-99 Years

Paid

Description

Ashby de la Zouch Castle achieved its greatest glory as the purpose-built status symbol of William, Lord Hastings. The same man also built Kirby Muxloe Castle. Lord Hastings added the impressive keep-like Hastings Tower – a luxurious self-contained residence, and a castle within a castle.

A stubborn Royalist stronghold during the Civil War, Ashby fell to Parliament after a long siege in 1646. You can explore an atmospheric underground passage from the kitchen to the tower, probably created during the siege.

Price starts from £9.00 for Adults, £5.00 for Children(5-17 yrs) and £14.00 for Family(1 adult, up to 3 children). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

Paid
Host birthday parties: No

Features

Ashby de la Zouch Castle achieved its greatest glory as the purpose-built status symbol of William, Lord Hastings. The same man also built Kirby Muxloe Castle. Lord Hastings added the impressive keep-like Hastings Tower – a luxurious self-contained residence, and a castle within a castle.
A stubborn Royalist stronghold during the Civil War, Ashby fell to Parliament after a long siege in 1646. You can explore an atmospheric underground passage from the kitchen to the tower, probably created during the siege.
Visit, and you’ll be following in the footsteps of the Regency visitors who flocked to the ruined castle after it starred in Walter Scott’s wildly popular historical novel, Ivanhoe.
Gardens The grounds consist of large, level areas of grass, as well as the mysterious castle garden, which is famous for its elaborately shaped sunken features.

Facilities

Parking: Disabled parking only at site. Other (charged) parking at town centre car parks. South Street car park LE65 1BH; Royal Hotel car park LE65 2GP; North Street car park LE65 1HU.
Food And Drink: There is no café on site, but a vending machine offers tea, coffee and hot chocolate. Ice cream is also available to purchase.
Toilets: There is one unisex toilet and one disabled toilet.

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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Advance online tickets:

Adult: £9.00 with donation & £8.10 without donation.
Child (5–17 years): £5.00 with donation & £4.50 without donation.
Family (2 adults, up to 3 children): £23.00 with donation & £20.70 without donation.
Family (1 adult, up to 3 children): £14.00 with donation & £12.60 without donation.
Concession: £8.00 with donation & £7.20 without donation.
Member: Free.

On the day tickets:

Adult: £11.00 with donation & £10.00 without donation.
Child (5–17 years): £6.00 with donation & £5.40 without donation.
Family (2 adults, up to 3 children): £28.00 with donation & £25.40 without donation.
Family (1 adult, up to 3 children): £17.00 with donation & £15.40 without donation.
Concession: £9.50 with donation & £8.60 without donation.
Member (Join now): Free with or without donation.

Membership: Starts from £42

For more information please visit: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/join/

Pricing URL: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/ashby-de-la-zouch-castle/prices-and-opening-times/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Open Wed - Sun: 10am - 5pm (last entry at 4.30pm)

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

Post Code: LE65 1BR

Council: North West Leicester

County: Leicestershire

Road Access: In Ashby-de-la-Zouch 12 miles south of Derby, on the A511.
Bus Access: Macpherson Coaches 1, 2 & 3; Arriva 8, 9A; Roberts 7; Paul S. Winson Travel 129; Arriva/Midland Classic 9.
Train Access: Burton-on-Trent station is 9 miles away from Ashby de la Zouch Castle.
Bicycle Access: Find your cycling route to Ashby de la Zouch Castle at sustrans.org.uk, the National Cycle Network.
Parking: Disabled parking only at site. Other (charged) parking at town centre car parks. South Street car park LE65 1BH; Royal Hotel car park LE65 2GP; North Street car park LE65 1HU.