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Ashby-de-la-Zouch

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Ashby-de-la-Zouch

Ashby-de-la-Zouch is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Moira, 11km from Donington Grand Prix Collection.

Ashby-de-la-Zouch is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 12,370, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Ashby-de-la-Zouch sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ashby-de-la-Zouch to your route.

About Ashby-de-la-Zouch

Ashby-de-la-Zouch (), also spelled Ashby de la Zouch and commonly shortened to Ashby, 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. Ashby de la Zouch Castle was an

Read more important fort in the 15th to 17th centuries. During the 19th century, the town's main industry was ribbon manufacturing. The civil parish includes the hamlets of Shellbrook to the west and Boundary to the north-west. Swadlincote, Burton upon Trent, Melbourne and Coalville are within 10 miles (16 km), with Derby 12 miles (19 km) due north. It lies at the heart of the National Forest, 24 miles (39 km) south of the Peak District National Park, on the A42 between Tamworth and Nottingham.

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Where is Ashby-de-la-Zouch located?

Ashby-de-la-Zouch is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 52.7463 latitude, -1.4732 longitude.

What is the population of Ashby-de-la-Zouch?

Ashby-de-la-Zouch has a population of approximately 12,370 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
12,370
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
52.7463, -1.4732

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Ashby-de-la-Zouch

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Donington Grand Prix Collection

World's largest collection of Grand Prix racing cars spanning from the 1930s to modern F1 at Donington Park circuit.

11 km · about 20 min drive

racetrack

Mallory Park

Compact lakeside circuit at Kirkby Mallory known as the 'friendly circuit', racing since 1956. Its Gerard's Bend is one of the longest, fastest corners in British motorsport.

19 km · about 20 min drive

museum

Great British Car Journey

Interactive museum in Ambergate telling the story of the British car industry through 130+ vehicles, from Austin 7 to Aston Martin: many of which you can actually drive on site.

35 km · about 40 min drive

museum

Coventry Transport Museum

Houses the world's largest publicly owned collection of British road transport, including land speed record holders.

38 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

JLR Classic Works

Jaguar Land Rover's dedicated classic vehicle facility in Coventry where heritage models are restored and reimagined.

39 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Alton Towers

Major British theme park set in the grounds of a historic estate in Staffordshire with record-breaking coasters.

39 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

The Peter James Collection

A remarkable private collection of over 100 classic and vintage cars on display in Birmingham.

40 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

National Motorcycle Museum

The world's largest collection of British motorcycles with over 1,000 machines spanning a century of manufacturing near Solihull.

40 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Ashby-de-la-Zouch

  • 66 kmCat and Fiddle RoadA thrilling moorland road between Macclesfield and Buxton in the Peak District, one of the UK's most famous driving roads.
  • 66 kmCat and Fiddle ViewpointA high-altitude viewpoint on the A537 between Macclesfield and Buxton, one of England's highest roads with expansive moorland vistas.
  • 70 kmWinnats PassA steep, narrow limestone gorge with towering pinnacles on either side, creating one of the Peak District's most dramatic drives.
  • 71 kmMam TorKnown as the 'Shivering Mountain' for its unstable layers, this Peak District summit offers spectacular views along the Great Ridge to Lose Hill.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

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