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The castle (where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned, and featured in Walter Scott's Ivanhoe), the spa heritage, and a Leicestershire market town with a surprisingly romantic history
A little history
Ashby Castle — now a magnificent ruin — was the seat of the Hastings family. Mary Queen of Scots was held here in 1569. Walter Scott set key scenes of Ivanhoe at Ashby, describing the famous tournament held here — putting the town on the literary map.
The castle ruins are excellent and English Heritage managed. The town centre for good independent shopping. The National Forest is on the doorstep.
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The town centre has independent cafes and restaurants. The National Forest area has good food. Local Leicestershire produce is good.
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The castle (where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned, and featured in Walter Scott's Ivanhoe), the spa heritage, and a Leicestershire market town with a surprisingly romantic history Roam surfaces the local businesses and hidden gems that make Ashby-de-la-Zouch worth exploring.
The town centre has independent cafes and restaurants. The National Forest area has good food. Local Leicestershire produce is good. Download Roam free to discover Ashby-de-la-Zouch's independent food scene.
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Ashby's independent businesses benefit from the National Forest tourism and a historic catchment. The town centre has strong independent retail. List your Ashby-de-la-Zouch business on Roam to reach local customers in Leicestershire.
Roam covers all of Ashby-de-la-Zouch including Moira, Swadlincote, Measham, Packington, Snarestone. The castle ruins are excellent and English Heritage managed. The town centre for good independent shopping. The National Forest is on the doorstep.
