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Ashby-de-la-Zouch (/ ˈ æ ʃ b i d ə l ə ˈ z uː ʃ /), [2] also spelled Ashby de la Zouch, [a] is a market town and civil parish in the North West Leicestershire district of Leicestershire, England, near to the Derbyshire and Staffordshire borders. Its population at the 2021 census was 16,491. [3]
Today Ashby de la Zouch Castle’s ruins are managed by English Heritage, with the site a Grade I listed building. Visitors can immerse themselves in its eminent history, from enjoying entertaining audio tours and exploring its sunken gardens to embarking on tours of its underground passageways.
- Lily Johnson
South Street, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1BR. Book Online Save 15%. The property began as a manor house in the 12th century and reached castle status in the 15th century. Come and find out about the castle’s colourful history with our lively audio tour.
- South Street, Ashby de la Zouch, LE65 1BR, Leicestershire
- 01530 413343
Ashby de la Zouch Castle was the purpose-built seat of one of the most powerful men in late 15th-century English politics, William, Lord Hastings.
The following lists provide a summary of the main sources for our knowledge and understanding of Ashby de la Zouch Castle. ‘The South View of Ashby-de-la-Zouch Castle in the County of Leicester’, engraving by Samuel and Nathaniel Buck, 1730.
Ashby de la Zouch is a historic market town located in the heart of the National Forest in Leicestershire. The name dates back to the 12th Century when the town was in possession of the Zouche family – it is the Zouche family that the market, Market Street and fairs’ tradition formed from.
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In the 19th century, Ashby de la Zouch Castle achieved fame through Sir Walter Scott‘s novel “Ivanhoe”, as he used it as the setting for the tournament episode. What remains of the castle is still imposing.
