Ashby History Comes to Life


For a map showing the location of the Museum click here.

The historic market town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch is set in a pleasant rural corner of North West Leicestershire in the heart of the new  National Forest.

From the south-west, it is a mile from Junction 12 on the M42/A42. From the north-east the traveller leaves the same dual carriageway  at Junction 13. From the south-east, the route is along the A511 from  Junction 22 of the M1.  The traveller can also reach Ashby along the  A512 from Loughborough, the A511 from Burton-on-Trent and the A50 from the north-west.

The Museum is situated in North Street and is housed in the same building as the town’s Library and Tourist Information Centre.

There is Pay and Display public parking behind the building.

Up to 1 hour 50p

Up to 2 hours 80p

Up to 3 hours £1.20

Over 3 hours £2

Blue Badge holders exempt from charges