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8 September 2026
Last few tickets available
£15.00
Ghost Walk – Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Ashby de la Zouch is an ancient market town and civic parish in Northwest Leicestershire.
The town was originally known as “Ashby”, an Anglo-Danish word meaning “Ash Tree Farm”. It became Ashby-de-la-Zouch after the Norman Conquest, when the La Zouch family came into possession of Ashby during the reign of King Henry III.
History and Ghost stories combined.
Join Haunted Heritage for an immersive after-dark experience through the historical town of Ashby. You will hear incredible true stories of hidden history and local hauntings, as we take you around the south side of Ashby.
Murder and Hauntings
Did you know the story of John Darrell, Ashby’s first ‘Exorcist ‘, or that of Timothy Dunn, who was hanged for the murder of Mary Lakin? NO? Then come and hear for yourself and more fascinating stories.
Led by experienced hosts for an amazing interactive Ghost Walk around Ashby-de-la-Zouch. This walk is very popular, so whether you’re interested in History & Ghosts, this promises to be a night just for you.
Ghost Walk – Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Join us on our amazing Ghost Walk in Ashby-de-la-Zouch!
Ashby de la Zouch is an ancient market town and civic parish in Northwest Leicestershire.
The town was initially known as “Ashby,” an Anglo-Danish name meaning “Ash Tree Farm.” It became Ashby-de-la-Zouch after the Norman Conquest when the La Zouch family came into possession of Ashby during the reign of King Henry III.
Stories need to be told
Ashby-de-la-Zouch has many stories to tell … especially as ruins of a 12th-century castle remain here. This castle is stunning and well worth a visit during the day.
The castle and the town came into the possession of the Hastings family in 1464, and William Hastings enhanced its fortifications.
Will you pick up any of the Hastings family as we meander past the castle ruins?
During the English Civil War, Ashby-de-la-Zouch was one of the Cavaliers’ chief garrisons under the command of Colonel Henry Hastings.
Ghosts and Hauntings
Many of the buildings on Market Street, the town’s main thoroughfare, date back to Elizabethan times and have some original timber frames.
With so much history, as you can imagine, this town has many ghost stories.
Join the Haunted Heritage team on a ghost walk around Ashby de la Zouch, taking in the historical significance and tales of ghostly encounters!
Join us on another of our three Ghost Walks, Moira Furnace and Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashby-de-la-Zouch.
Meeting Place: South Street Car Park, Ashby de la Zouch
NO DOGS ALLOWED
Guests must be 16 years to attend
This venue is NOT suitable for people with mobility issues or walking difficulties
This walk does not access the Castle or the grounds
