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,
ladies, gents and children’s designers 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 cycle one of the many beautiful cycle trails
through the National Forest surrounding the town.
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, specialists 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has been replaced by several new businesses including: - beauty,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, specialist gifts, enjoy a refreshing
glass of wine and choice of restaurant or café food either
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.
Take a stroll through and you could fill your day here with anything
from getting a new hair style, attending a jewellery making workshop,
having a music lesson or simply enjoying a cream tea.
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