Coach House Guide
Centre of the UK with major attractions all around
Ashby de la Zouch Castle
South StreetTwo centres .. this is the first one from our house on the heritage trail. The other main site Discovery Centre is worth exploring!
Conkers - Waterside Centre
Bath YardTwo centres .. this is the first one from our house on the heritage trail. The other main site Discovery Centre is worth exploring!
National Trust - Calke Abbey
Beautiful Abbey house and grounds
Nottingham Castle
Lenton RoadNational Space Centre
Exploration DriveBest for all family
Warwick Castle
Expensive but well worth a visit
Based in Leicester City centre...This just won 2022 Gold Award!
91 locals recommend
King Richard III Visitor Centre
4A St MartinsBased in Leicester City centre...This just won 2022 Gold Award!
Nice place and you can visit Market Bosworth Town for more refreshments!
31 locals recommend
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre
Ambion LaneNice place and you can visit Market Bosworth Town for more refreshments!
Donington le Heath Manor House
Manor RoadLeicester is the tenth largest city in the UK, with a population of around 330,000. Plenty of culture and not forgetting the Remains of Richard III and nearby Bosworth Battle Fields.
44 locals recommend
Leicester
Leicester is the tenth largest city in the UK, with a population of around 330,000. Plenty of culture and not forgetting the Remains of Richard III and nearby Bosworth Battle Fields.
Really moving place especially if you have family or relatives that have served in the forces. They have special events in winter with light shows and scenic walks. There is a canteen/restaurant and excellent disabled acccess (including electric wheelchair
51 locals recommend
National Memorial Arboretum (Alrewas, Staffordshire)
Croxall RoadReally moving place especially if you have family or relatives that have served in the forces. They have special events in winter with light shows and scenic walks. There is a canteen/restaurant and excellent disabled acccess (including electric wheelchair
Burton has many places including A unique and engaging experience awaits all country men and country women alike, to delve into the depths of Burtons brewing past, present and future influences to the World! Winter opening 10.am to 4pm Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays. Very reasonably priced. There are also many events https://nationalbrewerycentre.co.uk/events/
15 locals recommend
The National Brewery Centre
A511Burton has many places including A unique and engaging experience awaits all country men and country women alike, to delve into the depths of Burtons brewing past, present and future influences to the World! Winter opening 10.am to 4pm Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays. Very reasonably priced. There are also many events https://nationalbrewerycentre.co.uk/events/
Walks
National Forest Alistair's Wood
Staunton Harold Reservoir
Ashby Woulds Heritage Trail
Best local walk to Moira and Conkers visitor centres
Ferrer's Centre
Craft Center with Cafe and great walks
Moira Furnace
Nice to walk from our place along the heritage trail
Rosliston Forestry Centre
Burton RoadWorth a Trip for a couple of hours walk
Easy walk without gradients.. You can walk there from our property and have a pint in Heather on way back!
Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Wood
Heather LaneEasy walk without gradients.. You can walk there from our property and have a pint in Heather on way back!
Theme Park
Great for the kids .. less busy than Drayton Manor (and cheaper)
25 locals recommend
Twinlakes Family Theme Park
Melton Spinney RoadGreat for the kids .. less busy than Drayton Manor (and cheaper)
Drayton Manor Theme Park
Drayton Manor DriveCool for kids
Local Main Towns and Cities
Best Go on the train from Tamworth.. nicer than you might expect with good cosmopolitan feel especially around the Mail Box and Gas St. and Brindley Place.. Try the Canal walks or cycle round!
161 locals recommend
Birmingham
Best Go on the train from Tamworth.. nicer than you might expect with good cosmopolitan feel especially around the Mail Box and Gas St. and Brindley Place.. Try the Canal walks or cycle round!
Many attractions - Intu / Derby Market / Cathedral and Several Theatres to choose
39 locals recommend
Derby
Many attractions - Intu / Derby Market / Cathedral and Several Theatres to choose
Food scene
Good food and excellent canal walk to Shackertson.. need to book particularly at weekends.
The Globe Inn
4 Main StGood food and excellent canal walk to Shackertson.. need to book particularly at weekends.
The Old Crown Inn Snarestone
Bosworth RoadUnicorn Inn
20 Main StNewly refurnished ... good food at reasonable prices
Good for special occasions.. more pricey than some but greta atmosphere .. book early
12 locals recommend
Turpins Bar & Grill
29 Main RdGood for special occasions.. more pricey than some but greta atmosphere .. book early
Rickshaw In Ashby Bangladeshi cuisine
48 Tamworth RdGood Indian Takeaway
Four Counties Spice
Local Indian - about 3 miles away https://fourcountiesspice.com/
Good resteraunt to visit especially on special occasions - bit pricey but nice dishes (too far for delivery)
Cinnamon Tree Indian Restaurant
1 Wood RoadGood resteraunt to visit especially on special occasions - bit pricey but nice dishes (too far for delivery)
Link Measham
22 High StreetLocal Chinese (under new management)
Cycling
Hick's Lodge
Moira RoadGreat for all ages and ability cycling or walking centre
Pubs
Belper Arms
Main StreetOne of the oldest pubs in Leicestershire
The White Hart
13 Bosworth RoadLocal Pub - old favourite.. nearest pub but no food
Nearest Wetherspoons - there are plenty of pubs around in Ashby and Taxi is about £5 each way from the Coach House
The Shoulder of Mutton
2 Market StNearest Wetherspoons - there are plenty of pubs around in Ashby and Taxi is about £5 each way from the Coach House
The Old Crown Inn Snarestone
Bosworth Roadabout 1 mile away - excellent beer and food
The Black Horse
3 Main StVillage Pub with nice atmosphere and good food