New Homes in Ashby de la Zouch

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An attractive rural location in the heart of the National Forest, the small market town of Ashby de la Zouch can be found in North West Leicestershire, close to the Derbyshire border.

A spa town since the 19^th century, buying a new home in Ashby de la Zouch gives residents a tranquil location with a wide range of modern amenities.

Things to see and do

The picturesque setting of Ashby de la Zouch offers you plenty of opportunity to get out and about in the fresh air.

The National Forest covers 200 square miles across Leicestershire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire, filled with beautiful landscapes to walk, cycle and picnic in. Whether exploring by foot or on the saddle, lovely views surrounded by wildlife can be enjoyed here.

The area also offers many great options for family days out. The award-winning attraction, Conkers, can be found in the Forest of Moira and features an adventure playground, obstacle courses, barefoot walks and treetop challenges.

A highlight for motoring enthusiasts is the world-famous Donington Park. Regular race days take place here along with formula-e testing, and some of the most iconic cars in history can be seen at the Donington Grand Prix Collection. Four halls showcase over 130 exhibits and tell the story of motorsports from the beginning of the 20^th century.

North West Leicestershire also offers a wide selection of shops. Independent boutiques and stores can be found in Ashby de la Zouch, Castle Donington and Ibstock for that one off buy, while several arts and craft centres in the area offer you the opportunity to spend an afternoon viewing  the work of local artists.

History hunters will be impressed by the fascinating sites in Ashby de la Zouch and beyond, such as Ashby Castle. An important landmark between the 15^th and 17^th century, highlights include the spooky walk through its underground passage between the tower and kitchen, and a climb to the top of the tower. 

Eerie Calke Abbey is another historical highlight within easy reach, showing the decline of a once grand country house estate. Further points of interest include Grace Dieu Priory and Donington le Heath Manor House.

Transport links

With convenient air, road and rail links, Ashby de la Zouch is easy to get to from all parts of the UK.

It’ll take you less than 20 minutes to get from Ashby de la Zouch to East Midlands Airport. Located just 11 miles from Ashby de la Zouch, domestic and international flights are available from here.

It has easy links to the major road network.

The nearest train stations to Ashby de la Zouch are East Midlands Parkway and Loughborough where connections to local stations and the rest of the UK can be found. 

Leicestershire is just two hours from the capital, less than an hour from Birmingham via the M42 and two hours from Manchester via the M6 and A50.

For those travelling from Wales and the South West, the M6 is the route in, while the M1 passes through Leicestershire with junctions 20-24 offering good access to the county.