Ashby de la Zouch Museum

Ashby de la Zouch Museum Step into the Story of Ashby de la Zouch. A small independent museum showcasing the history of Ashby.

Our shop is packed with gift ideas and a good selection of local history books. Our photo archive is popular with locals and researchers from further afield and we have a family history specialist to help you trace your Ashby ancestors. Our archives are packed with fascinating documents, maps, plans and objects which are available to view by appointment. In our galleries we have personal audio gui

des in English and in French and another audio trail specially for children. Talking of the kids, we have a great series of full colour cartoons which depict the history of Ashby in a way designed to appeal to primary school aged children.Our reminiscence boxes help older people take an enjoyable trip down memory lane and are available to groups and organizations to hire.

82nd Anniversary of D - Day Remembering D-Day and the Battle of NormandyThe D-Day landings of 6 June 1944 was the larges...
06/06/2026

82nd Anniversary of D - Day
Remembering D-Day and the Battle of Normandy
The D-Day landings of 6 June 1944 was the largest seaborne invasion in history. Along with the associated airborne operations, it marked the beginning of the liberation of France and western Europe.
Ashby Museum joins with others around the country in paying tribute to all those brave men and women involved in the D-Day campaign eighty-two years ago.
We think particularly of those from North West Leicestershire and South Derbyshire who risked, and in some cases lost, their lives for a Better Tomorrow.

April - June EXHIBITION: Ashby ImpressionsTony Metcalfe-Molinari has worked on this Ashby project for the last couple o...
24/05/2026

April - June EXHIBITION: Ashby Impressions
Tony Metcalfe-Molinari has worked on this Ashby project for the last couple of years since moving to Ashby not long ago. He used to exhibit alongside several members of the Royal Academy in an Oxfordshire gallery where he concentrated mainly on Italian landscapes. He is represented in collections as far afield as Singapore and Australia but now prefers just to sell locally. The Ashby paintings are often mixed media pieces which usually include oils, acrylics or watercolours. Most of the images are on canvas or board.
Entry is included with your museum admission.
North St, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, LE65 1HU

Bank Holiday Monday Plans? 🏛️ We are OPEN!Looking for a brilliant family day out tomorrow? - Ashby de la Zouch Museum is...
24/05/2026

Bank Holiday Monday Plans? 🏛️ We are OPEN!
Looking for a brilliant family day out tomorrow? - Ashby de la Zouch Museum is open this Bank Holiday Monday from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
📍 Find us on North Street, Ashby de la Zouch (LE65 1HU)
🎟️ Great value entry for the whole family
👶 Pushchair- and wheelchair-accessible

Ever since Ashby Museum was set up in Lower Church Street in 1982, there have been close and productive links with Ashby...
09/05/2026

Ever since Ashby Museum was set up in Lower Church Street in 1982, there have been close and productive links with Ashby Rotary Club. The Museum moved down to larger premises in the old North Street School in 1990/1 and had a two-storey extension built in 2006/7. We won County Museum of the Year on two occasions as well as many other heritage awards.
Rotarians have been instrumental in this success, as Front of House Volunteers - such as the late John Gammon, Arthur Wheatley and Tony Edwards; or writing books for publication by the Museum, like the late Arthur Crane. For many years Rotarian Alan Turland was responsible for auditing our Accounts. Members of the Inner Wheel Club (originally for wives of Rotarians) have also been, and are, an integral part of Ashby Museum, volunteering for archival, secretarial and I.T. work.
Additionally, Rotary has helped us financially on several occasions. This recent, very generous donation - from a bequest by the late Eric and Betty Bradford - ensures that we are able to update our bank of computers and digital presence and has been a godsend. For over forty years, we have benefited from Rotarian support, for which the Trustees are most grateful.

OPEN THIS BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY.We're open tomorrow for the public holiday! 11am - 4pm.Admission:£2 Adults,£1.50 Seniors,£...
03/05/2026

OPEN THIS BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY.
We're open tomorrow for the public holiday! 11am - 4pm.
Admission:
£2 Adults,
£1.50 Seniors,
£1 Junior (5-16)
Ages 4 and under FREE.

Ashby de la Zouch Museum, North St, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, LE65 1HU

April - June EXHIBITION: Ashby ImpressionsTony Metcalfe-Molinari has worked on this Ashby project for the last couple o...
26/04/2026

April - June EXHIBITION: Ashby Impressions
Tony Metcalfe-Molinari has worked on this Ashby project for the last couple of years since moving to Ashby not long ago. He used to exhibit alongside several members of the Royal Academy in an Oxfordshire gallery where he concentrated mainly on Italian landscapes. He is represented in collections as far afield as Singapore and Australia but now prefers just to sell locally. The Ashby paintings are often mixed media pieces which usually include oils, acrylics or watercolours. Most of the images are on canvas or board.
Entry is included with your museum admission.

23/04/2026

St George’s Day in England remembers St George, England’s patron saint. The anniversary of his death, which is on April 23, is seen as England’s national day. According to legend, he was a soldier in the Roman army who killed a dragon and saved a princess.

William, Lord Hastings and Richard, Duke of GloucesterRichard arrests Hastings. AN ILLUSTRATED TALK BY KEN HILLIERWednes...
22/03/2026

William, Lord Hastings and Richard, Duke of Gloucester
Richard arrests Hastings. AN ILLUSTRATED TALK BY KEN HILLIER
Wednesday, 8th April 2026, at 19:00 in the Ferrers Community Room at Ashby Museum.
Please BOOK YOUR TICKET ONLINE. Website: ashbymuseum.org.uk
You can also pre-book by telephoning the museum at 01530 587530 or by visiting the museum in person.
Tickets cost £5 and include tea/coffee and biscuits.
All proceeds benefit Ashby Museum.

William, Lord Hastings and Richard, Duke of GloucesterAN ILLUSTRATED TALK BY KEN HILLIERWednesday, 8th April 2026 at 19:...
17/03/2026

William, Lord Hastings and Richard, Duke of Gloucester
AN ILLUSTRATED TALK BY KEN HILLIER
Wednesday, 8th April 2026 at 19:00 in the Ferrers Community Room at Ashby Museum.
Please book your ticket online here
You can also pre-book by telephoning the museum at 01530 587530 or by visiting the museum in person.
Tickets cost £5 and include tea/coffee and biscuits.
All proceeds benefit Ashby Museum.

🏰 Half Term History Hunt! 🔎Stuck for half-term plans tomorrow?Step back in time at Ashby de la Zouch Museum! We are open...
19/02/2026

🏰 Half Term History Hunt! 🔎
Stuck for half-term plans tomorrow?
Step back in time at Ashby de la Zouch Museum!
We are open from 11am to 4pm this Friday, and we can't wait to welcome you.
• Explore Local Legends: Discover the stories of Ashby’s heroes, from mediaeval knights to local daredevil Dolly Shepherd.
• Special Exhibition: Don't miss our current exhibition, "Market Street in the Twentieth Century", showcasing the town's trading history through to the 20th century.
• Family Fun: It’s a perfect indoor activity for a rainy half-term afternoon.
📍 Find us on North Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, LE65 1HU.
🎟️ Admission: £2 for Adults | £1.50 Seniors | £1 Junior (5-16) | Age 4 and under FREE

Address

North Street
Ashby De La Zouch
LE651HU

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 4pm
Tuesday 11am - 4pm
Wednesday 11am - 1:30pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 12:30pm

Telephone

+441530587530

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