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A small museum standing almost in the shadow of historic Ashby-de-la-Zouch Castle. Ashby Museum has exhibits of Ashby's past, with special attention devoted to the castle. There are displays of local archaeology, Roman history, maps, and basically anything related to Ashby's past.

The museum maintains a colection of local genealogical records, including census records, cemetery, and parish records. There is a collection of over 3000 historic photographs of Ashby town, and a library of documents and articles. Ashby Museum received an award as Leicestershire Museum of the Year in 2007.

There are regular guided walks around historic Ashby led by museum staff. The museum also publishes a regular magazine of local history, available for a small fee.
North Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, England, LE65 1HU

About Ashby Museum
Attraction Type: Museum
Location: Small charge. Free entry for English Heritage members, or ticket-holders to Ashby-de-la-Zouch Castle. Open all year.
Website: Ashby Museum
Phone: +44 (0)1530-560090
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OS SK358169
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Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Tourist Information Centre
North Street
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Leicestershire
England
LE65 1HU
Tel: 01530 411 767
Alternate Tel: 01530 454 601
Fax: 01530 560 660
Email: ashby.tic@nwleices.gov.uk
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