What to do and see in Ashby de la Zouch, England: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

A traditional English sweet shop that has a wide variety of all the favourite past time chocolates, sweets and liquorice to name a few. Come in and see all of your favourites lined up in the old sweet jars on the shelves, and then we weigh out your treats keeping with tradition. We also proudly supply Snugbury ice cream as well in the summer months. If you are having a party, whether it be for a birthday, baby shower or wedding, we can provide all the bags and favours required for your special occasion.

Field sport UK is an Award winning outdoor activity centre offering a range of clay shooting, Zombie apocalypse training, bushcraft skills, Archery, Air Rifle & Pistol Speed shooting activity packages including lessons, courses & have a go experiences, suiting both the novice and the experienced. Our Team of staff spend extra time with our clients with a non rushed approach, delivering our shooting activities / lessons / have a go experiences in a safe, understandable manner making sure our groups have fun. We can tailor your shooting packages to suit most budgets, easily combined with fine dining, buffet or a BBQ. Our facilities are perfect for corporate events, team building, Stag parties and Hen parties, birthdays, gift experiences, Christmas parties or, perhaps a group of friends wanting to try something different. Situated in stunning surroundings and passionately kept by the owners. Easily accessible from the Midlands, Birmingham, Leicester, Coventry, Nottingham, Sutton Coldfield, Derby, Tamworth, Burton upon Trent, Atherstone, Nuneaton, Coalville, Rugeley, Rugby, Hinckley, Loughborough, Stoke, Sheffield, Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Nottinghamshire.

Our 110 acre farm is packed full of alpaca activities... Take a 90 minute stroll around our picturesque fields with a calming alpaca friend. Or take part in our afternoon tea walk which is finished off with homemade fresh sandwiches and cakes... not forgetting the fizz!! We also offer the incredible opportunity to get up close to our new born alpaca babies and their mums on our Criawatch experiences. Book your experience on our website or, if you just want to visit for a walk around we are open to the public 9.30-4.30 Thursday - Monday with free entry to the farm yard and free paddock walk. Chilli Bean Kitchen is open for fresh farm breakfasts, homemade cakes and hot savoury, home cooked food, not forgetting our delicious cream teas! Pop over for a visit!

A small independent museum showcasing the history of Ashby & nearby villages, including temporary exhibitions, children's activities, talks, and lots more.

A great place to walk, cycle and much more! In the heart of the National Forest, Hicks Lodge is a former coal mining site that has been totally transformed by new plantings and exciting trails for you to enjoy. A great day out for the budding cyclist, from tearaway toddlers to young teens perfecting their skills, we’ve got a range of trails for beginner to intermediate appetites. Visit our lakeside bird hide where you can soak in the beautiful scenery and spot some unique wildlife, such as the migratory sand martins. There are also walking and horse riding paths to explore the forest, a play area and a café!

Rebound Ashby Trampoline Park and Soft Play is set in a 2 acre site with well over 100 parking spaces, it has over 10,000 sq/ft of Trampolines, Dodgeball Courts, Slam Dunk Basketball, Battle Beam, Large Foam Pit , Childs Soft Play and Café Relax. A Great time out for all ages.

A visit to Ashby Castle makes a great family day out in Leicestershire. 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. Hear how Edward IV’s Chamberlain Lord Hastings added the chapel and the impressive keep-like Hastings Tower – a castle within a castle. Visitors can still climb the tower today despite it suffering massive damage during the Civil War. There are great views from the top! Then make sure you discover the underground passage from the kitchen to the tower, probably created during this war, which can still be explored today. Don't Miss •Walk the underground passage between the tower and the kitchen •Be amazed that you can still climb to the top of the half ruined tower •Find out more about the castle's dramatic history in the company of our amusing audio guide Last admission is half an hour before closing. DISABLED PARKING ONLY.