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BATH STREET Bath Street was named after
the Ivanhoe Baths, formally known as Cotton Mill Lane, set up by
Joseph Wilkes and housed Ashby’s Theatre. The road was widened
in 1905 to allow the Burton on Trent to Ashby de la Zouch light
railway through.
Today down this beautiful street one can find unique wedding gifts,
stunning jewellery, designer clothes, restaurants, wine bar and
much, much more.
THE GREEN Site of
the original 18th century hiring fairs, the town gaol and animal
pound is now a mixture of shops, inns and businesses; you could
hire a bike from here for the day, pick up a picnic from the local
bakery and go for a bike ride.
Or take a short cut through Mill Bank to the left of the bakery
and discover the Standard Soap Factory Shop.
FARMERS MARKET Held
in the grounds of the Manor House School, built in 1832 as a residence
for the first Marquise of Hastings’ agent, on the site of
Ashby Place, the home of the famous religious leader Selina, Countess
of Huntingdon.
The Farmers Market can be visited here each 3rd Saturday of the
Month, 9am - 2pm
Approximately 25 local farmers come to sell their produce and you
are able to buy locally grown fruit, veg, specialist foods, hand
made soaps and even sample the delights of locally reared bison
or venison.
THE COURTS Excellent
examples of how Ashby has been transformed in the last 20 years,
with the development of some of the 19th century courts.
MILL LANE MEWS The
original House was purchased in 1876 by H E Bullen, Grocers, Wine
and Spirit Merchants, they transformed the old cottages into stockrooms
and built the Warehouse and were in fact the last company to bottle
Guinness. In the late 1970’s they began to develop the court
and today although the house still stands and is still the home
of Mrs Bullen, the grocers and wine merchants has been replaced
by several new businesses including: - beauty, hats, children’s,
ex military and outdoor clothing, model construction kits, printers
and fine dining.
Take a walk through Mill Lane Mews from Market Street to North Street
where you will find the Museum, Library, Leisure Centre, Pool, Park
and Tourist Information office and see all this splendid court has
to offer.
RUSHTON’S YARD
This court was developed in 1986 from tiny run down cottages, plucking
and dressing sheds and a large fridge from which in bygone days
imported ice was sold. Today one can find Steiff Bears, exotic pets
and specialist gifts. Enjoy a refreshing glass of wine or warming
cup of coffee in a restaurant or café, indoors or al fresco
from mid-morning through to late evening. Special open air events
are held in this court on most public holidays.
TUDOR COURT Purchased
by the current owners in 1976 when use changed from a bakery into
a warehouse. The whole yard was then converted in 1989 into the
splendid Tudor Court Tea Room, where one can enjoy a full three
course meal or simply sip tea in the beautiful setting of the court
yard.
PASS’S YARD Pass’s
yard has been in the hands of the Pass Family since 1929. It won
a civic award in 1998 for its transformation into a bustling thoroughfare
of shops and businesses. You could treat yourself to a new hair
style, talk to an event organiser, have a music lesson, enjoy an
afternoon tea or browse in an Aladdin’s cave of buttons, beads
and knitting wool where affordable tiaras and fascinators are made
to match your outfit.
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