Ashby de la Zouch Castle

Location: South Street, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire LE65 1BR

Telephone: 01530 413343

Email: bookeducation@english-heritage.org.uk

Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk

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.

Offer for YAC Pass holders:
Free entry with a valid YAC Pass Card when accompanied by a paying adult

1. This offer is only valid at properties managed directly by English Heritage and entitles YAC Pass Card holders one free child entry when accompanied by a full paying adult or concession.
2. Offer is only valid to YAC Pass Card holders, holding a valid YAC Pass Card.
3. Offer is only valid at participating properties as listed on the YAC website.
4. Offer not valid in conjunction with guided tours, annual membership, family tickets, overseas visitor pass, paid events or any other discount or special offer.
5. The offer is not transferable or assignable and cannot be redeemed for cash.