- Open
- £9 adult · £4.50 child
- Dogs in the grounds
- No car park on site
- English Heritage
Quick answer
Ashby de la Zouch Castle is a ruined castle near Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, managed by English Heritage. Adult tickets cost £9, and English Heritage members go free. Dogs on a lead are welcome in the grounds but not inside. There is no car park on site.
Ashby de la Zouch Castle opening times
- Mon 12 Not listed
- Tue 13 Not listed
- Wed 14 Not listed
- Today Thu 15 Not listed
- Fri 16 Not listed
- Sat 17 Not listed
- Sun 18 Not listed
| Season | Dates | Days | Hours | Last entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter weekends | 2 Nov to 14 Feb | Sat to Sun | 10:00 to 16:00 | 15:30 |
| Spring weekends | 22 Feb to 14 Mar | Sat to Sun | 10:00 to 16:00 | 15:30 |
Closed on 24 Dec, 25 Dec, 26 Dec, 31 Dec.
Opening times change with the season and can change at short notice. Check the official site before you travel.
Ashby de la Zouch Castle tickets and prices
| Ticket | On the day |
|---|---|
| Adult | £9 |
| Concession | £8.10 |
| Child | £4.50 |
| Family | £22.70 |
| English Heritage members | Free |
Getting to Ashby de la Zouch Castle and parking
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- Parking
- No car park on site, paid. Disabled parking only at site (one bay); charged town centre car parks South Street LE65 1BH; Royal Hotel LE65 2GP; North Street LE65 1HU; Money Hill LE65 1LS
- By train
- Burton-on-Trent is 8.4 miles away.
- Public transport
- Macpherson Coaches 1, 2 & 3; Arriva 8, 9A; Roberts 7; Paul S. Winson 129; Arriva/Midland Classic 9. Burton-on-Trent station 9 miles.
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Dogs
Partly- Welcome: in the grounds.
- Not allowed: inside the buildings.
- Leads: dogs must be kept on a lead.
- 'Welcome across the site' does not say inside buildings; lesser value chosen.
Accessibility
Partly step-free- Step-free: in parts of the site.
- Paths and surfaces: Paved pathways and level grass; wheelchair access limited to the grounds
- Accessible toilet: yes.
Food and facilities
- Toilets Yes
- Shop Yes
- Picnic area Yes
- Audio guide Yes
What to see at Ashby de la Zouch Castle
- 01
Keep
The main fortified tower of the castle.
- 02
Gardens
Gardens you can walk around.
- 03
Chapel
A chapel inside the castle.
History of Ashby de la Zouch Castle
- 1086 Manor of Aschebie documented in Domesday
- 1462 Ashby granted to William, Lord Hastings
- 1473 Hastings begins great works (manorial roll 1472-3)
- 1474 Licence to fortify granted
- 1483 Hastings executed; only about half the design realised
- 1529 George Hastings made 1st Earl of Huntingdon; brick changes and gardens c.1530
- 1646 Royalist stronghold falls to Parliament after long siege
Photos
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How much does it cost to visit Ashby de la Zouch Castle?
Adult tickets cost £9, and English Heritage members go free.
Where do you park at Ashby de la Zouch Castle?
There is no car park on site. South Street LE65 1BH; Royal Hotel LE65 2GP; North Street LE65 1HU; Money Hill LE65 1LS.
Sources
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Wikidata
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
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