Top Things to do in Ashby de la Zouch
Top Restaurants in Ashby de la Zouch
The 8 Best Things to do Good for Kids in Ashby de la Zouch, England
Discover the best top things to do in Ashby de la Zouch, United Kingdom including Charnwood Forest Alpacas, Ashby de la Zouch Museum, Hicks Lodge, The Lamb Ashby, Staunton Harold Estate, Rebound Trampoline Park, Ashby de la Zouch Castle, Conkers.
Restaurants in Ashby de la Zouch
1. Charnwood Forest Alpacas
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2,091 reviews
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!
Reviewed By Igreen9437 - Watford, United Kingdom
Our 90 minute walk with Alpacas lead by Grace was fantastic, she was knowledgeable, patient and able to answer every question, the Alpacas were gorgeous and really put a smile on your face. overall a fantastic experience
2. Ashby de la Zouch Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
A small independent museum showcasing the history of Ashby & nearby villages, including temporary exhibitions, children's activities, talks, and lots more.
3. Hicks Lodge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 236 reviews
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!
Reviewed By Chatterboxmegan - Appley Bridge, United Kingdom
My partner and I popped into Hicks Lodge this afternoon. Parking was £3 for 2 hours, which felt fair. We hired 2 bikes, they cost £9 for an hour each. We didn't get helmets with the bike hire, which made me a little anxious, so please take your own if you'd like to wear one. There were a variety of trails of different difficulties. We thoroughly enjoyed exploring. There were plenty of places to stop for a picnic etc. There was also a cafe onsite and playpark, but we did not use this. There were portaloos in the carpark if required with hand sanitizer. We'd definitely visit if we were in the area again.
4. The Lamb Ashby
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By 52della - Ashby de la Zouch, United Kingdom
Thanx lamb what a tremendous time we all had fantastic Sunday dinner and really enjoyed the home made gravy like grandma use to make you could really taste the beef in it, then the home made chocolate brownie ice cream and chocolate sauce the kids enjoyed it to, very friendly and helpful staff we will definitely be coming again cheers ????
5. Staunton Harold Estate
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 86 reviews
Reviewed By libbyw477
Visited Staunton Harold Nurseries on Tuesday of this week - always well stocked with staff available to help with a gardening question. Seem to be coping with the Covid19 regulations and felt safe whilst enjoyed my visit. Plants well looked after and watered -n looking forward to watching my new herbs grow. Always pleased with plants - good root stock and not overcrowded. Visited Peaches the cafe - lovely sunny day, new umbrellas were welcome outside with good social distancing. Menu very good - full range, not reduced it seems like a lot of places. Catered well for us, including a vegetarian. A real bargain with the 50% reduction too! A good afternoon out. Well done Staunton Harold Nurseries - we'll be back.
6. Rebound Trampoline Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 126 reviews
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.
Reviewed By Adam_goodwin - Swadlincote, United Kingdom
Came here tonight with my 3 year old daughter, we had great fun climbing and going down the inflatable slides , there is a restaurant/cafe and it's 2 pound for the socks,go give it a go......
7. Ashby de la Zouch Castle
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 321 reviews
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.
Reviewed By Stuartallison - Lydbrook, United Kingdom
We walked round this English Heritage site towards the end of the afternoon, which meant we spent much of the time alone and could see the ruins well. The castle is mostly in ruins but there is a central tower with a long (98) set of spiral steps you can climb for an overview of the site. Worth the effort. It's an attractive and interesting place, with plenty of information boards to give background to the visible remains. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit.
8. Conkers
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 1,539 reviews
Reviewed By HardWorkingMum1
This charity, was set up to turn an old coal mining area of central England into a forest, and a large playground. It aimed to help regenerate the area and raise awareness and respect for trees, whilst offering good clean fun for all. I think it does just this, and my children and I love it, as did previous generations of our family. If you are of the coca cola generation, loving shiny brightly coloured plastic, burgers and fries, and Disney world, then you probably need to be spoon fed your entertainment and won't like this.The ingredients of a great day out are there, but you need to know how to enjoy it. It offers the following:- A long assault course for people of all ages; One large and several smaller good quality play grounds; A wonderful water feature area (great on a hot day, I couldn't get my kids aways from there) which shows all sorts of water related physics in action (but do read the signs); Beautiful woodlands to explore and play in (my kids found their own entertainment there), including wooden walkways suspended over boggy land; A zip wire and well priced low and high ropes; A maze which my kids spent a long time exploring, and reading about the different star signs and plants etc; A lovely little train which younger kids will love; A great ampitheatre which had a weird and wonderful show on which engrossed my kids; a great barefoot walk, plus more, which we have yet to explore, such as under ground warrens.... Go there if you like active, adventurous, educational good clean fun and don't mind getting dirty! The plastic loving generation should look else where.
