Ashby de la Zouch museum is full of interesting artefacts and models which tell the history of this ancient market town.

Open throughout the year, we also hold special events for children and families, some of which are free.

Dress up in 17th century costume, play with Victorian toys, meet a Roman Soldier in full battle dress, become a junior archaeologist – just some of the things children have been able to do on previous Free Family Fun Days.

We have many school groups visit us for curriculum work and we are able to loan objects and educator's boxes to schools to support classroom work (e.g. on the 17th Century and World War II). We also have 30 replica 17th century costumes for children to use at the museum or for schools to borrow. We now have leaflets and activity sheets for children to use in the two galleries.

No refreshments on site except on some special event days. Numerous cafes and sandwich outlets in the town nearby.

Toy soldiers, pens and pencils, books, bookmarks, pictures and postcards.

Male, Female and disabled Toilets available.

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.

Excellent access for disabled and buggies.

Disabled toilets.

Adjacent Pay and Display car park.

Close to town centre where there are numerous eating places.

If you've had fun on your family day out to Ashby de la Zouch Museum, tell us about it your visit, so other people will know it's a great place to go as well.

http://ashbydelazouchmuseum.org.uk