Ashby-de-la-Zouch Museum


		Ashby-de-la-Zouch Museum Museum of the Year 2007 North Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire LE65 1HU Telephone: +44 (0)1530-560090

Ashby history comes to life

With something for all the family, Ashby-de-la-Zouch Museum is an essential part of any great day out in this area.

	Children's events and Free Family Fun Days Click here for details ___________________________ Ashby's Inns, Pubs and Alehouses New book published on this fascinating aspect of Ashby history Click here for more information		Ashby Museum Opening Times Open throughout the year Monday - Friday: 11.00-1.00 and 2.00 - 4.00 Saturday: 10.00 - 4.00 Excellent access for disabled Disabled toilet and nearby Pay and Display parking Admission Adults £1 Children 50p Senior Citizens 50p Pre-booked organised education groups by negotiation Free admission to holders of English Heritage Membership Cards or a valid admission ticket to Ashby Castle Room hire The Ferrers Community Room makes an excellent venue for meetings and is now available for hire. More details
	Antique valuations Second Saturday of every month. In addition to our permanent displays, the Museum runs a full programme of talks, workshops, walks and evening classes. Click the Events button on the left to find out more.
	Ashby Museum gains national recognition read more Past and Present Ashby Museum's own annual local history magazine, Issue No 10, available now £4 Details>> Lady Gretton J.P., H.M. Lord Lieutenant of Leicestershire officially reopened the Museum on 19th June 2007. click for pictures		How can we help you? If you are tracing your family history we have at your disposal local census records, parish and cemetery records. Most local families can be traced using our database. Our volunteers who have prodigious memories can often add local details to put flesh on the bones of your forebears. Before travelling please telephone to make an appointment to ensure that a member of staff with access to and knowledge of the archives is present. If you want to know where your ancestors lived, our catalogued photographs collection is at your disposal with over 1,200 images of the Ashby town. If you are unable to visit the Museum personally we offer a family history and local history research service by email or mail; please enquire. If you are tracing the history of your house please make use of our collection of maps, plans and street directories. Again the photo collection is at your disposal. If you would like to know more about the history of Ashby de la Zouch we have an extensive library of books and documents as well as published articles and research collections. We also recommend you come on one of our Guided Walks during the summer or at any time for groups by prior arrangement. If you wish to use our Archives, a member of staff with access to and knowledge of the records must be present so please telephone to make an appointment before travelling. Telephone: +44 (0)1530-560090 Contact details: Ashby de la Zouch Museum, North Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire LE65 1HU
	On July 26th, at a ceremony sponsored by Renaissance East Midlands and Leicestershire County Council, it was announced that Ashby-de-la-Zouch Museum had been chosen to receive the prestigious award of Museum of the Year 2007.

Ashby-de-la-Zouch Museum is run entirely by volunteers and we are always looking for more!

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Ashby-de-la-Zouch Museum Museum of the Year 2007

Ashby Museum Opening Times

Antique valuations Second Saturday of every month.

In addition to our permanent displays, the Museum runs a full programme of talks, workshops, walks and evening classes.

Click the Events button on the left to find out more.

How can we help you?