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

North Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire LE65 1HU

The Museum's specially designed Christmas Cards are now available for purchase in the museum shop.

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

If you would like to help by becoming a custodian please contact the museum. Alternatively, consider becoming a Friend of Ashby-de-la-Zouch Museum. Click here for more information on becoming a Friend or for Friends events.

Past and Present No 10 available now £4 Details>>

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.

Despite the building works being delayed for six months, Ashby-de-la-Zouch museum opened its doors for the new season on Saturday 7th April 2007. Click here for more information

Lady Gretton J.P., H.M. Lord Lieutenant of Leicestershire officially reopened the museum on 19th June 2007. click for pictures

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

Our new Ferrers Community Room makes an excellent venue for meetings and is now available for hire.

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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 What's On button on the left to find out more.

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How can we help you?

If you are tracing your Ashby ancestors we have at your disposal local census, 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.

If you want to know where your ancestors lived, our catalogued photographs collection is at your disposal with over 1,200 images of the town. If you are unable to visit our museum personally we offer a 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 our town 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.

Telephone: +44 (0)1530-560090

Contact details:

Ashby Museum, North Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire LE65 1HU