Visitor attractions and information for
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
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Donington Park Leisure Ltd, Donington Park
Grand Prix Circuit, Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2RP, UK. +
44 (0) 1332 810 048. Corporate Days (Cars and Bikes), Track Hire,
Drive Donington Experiences, Conferences and Events. www.donington-park.co.uk.
Location: About 6 miles
north of Ashby-de-la-Zouch. |
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Donington
Grand Prix Collection, Donington Park, Castle Donington, Leicestershire,
DE74 2RP. Tel: 01332 811027. 130 exhibits within 5 halls depicting
motor sport history from the turn of the century to the present
day. Location:
About 6 miles north of Ashby-de-la-Zouch. |
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Ashby Museum, North Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch,
Leicestershire LE65 1HU. Tel: +44 (0)1530-560090. Ashby Museum
was established in 1982 in a small cottage in Lower Church Street.
In 1991 it relocated to its present home in North Street, where
it shares the old National School building with the town Library
and Tourist Information Centre. ashbydelazouchmuseum.org.uk.
Location: In the centre
of Ashby-de-la-Zouch. |
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The
Ashby Show - A Traditional Agricultural Show held annually in
Beautiful English Countryside. stalls displaying everything agricultural
both new and old, arts and crafts, horticulture and the ever-popular
British Farm Produce Marquee. Tel: 01283 229225. ashbyshow.com. About
3 miles south of Ashby-de-la-Zouch. |
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Calke Abbey, Ticknall, near Melbourne, Leicestershire,
DE73 7LE. Tel: 01332 863822. Baroque mansion built in 1701-3
which has remained virtually unaltered since the death of the
last baronet, Sir Vauncey Harpur- Crewe in 1924. Set in 750 acres
of beautiful parkland, 18th century stable block, Gothic-style
church, walled gardens and restaurant. National Trust. Charges
apply. About 2 miles north
of Ashby-de-la-Zouch. |
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Twycross
Zoo, Twycross, near Market Bosworth, Leicestershire. Tel: 01827
880250. Postal Address: Twycross Zoo, Burton Road (A444), Atherstone,
Warwickshire, CV9 3PX. Set in 50 acres of parkland, known for
its apes and monkeys, breeds endangered species such as gorilla
, chimpanzee, bonobo, many rare monkeys, parrots and other birds.
Also elephants, lions and giraffes. Pets corner, adventure playground,
penguin pool, picnic areas, train and donkey rides. Catering
outlets, shops, children's area. www.twycrosszoo.com.
About 7 miles south of
Ashby-de-la-Zouch. |
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Snibston Discovery Park, Snibston Discovery
Park, Ashby Road, Coalville, LE67 3LN. Tel: 01530 278444. Award
- winning tourist attraction. 100 acre site to explore a mixture
of science, nature, history and technology. Inside - explore
ways of travelling in the Transport gallery, discover working
conditions at a 19th century coalface and much more. Outside
- join miners in a surface Colliery tour, let off steam in a
Science Play, have fun in wild water creating a dam or powering
a waterwheel. Location:
About 3 miles east of Ashby-de-la-Zouch. |
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