Holywell Mill

The town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, or Ashby as it’s known locally, is a historic market town situated within the confines of Leicestershire’s National Forest – with the county’s signs welcoming visitors to ‘The Heart of Rural England’.

Throughout the town, there are plenty of shops, facilities, amenities and things to do, all on the doorstep of Holywell Mill. The most renowned is the famed 12th Century tourist attraction Ashby-de-la-Zouch Castle and Battlegrounds – an ancient monument managed by English Heritage, attracting thousands of visitors every year.

Ashby is a popular hub within the local area and surrounding villages. The town also provides a good selection of bars and restaurants – perfect for an evening out. Just over 2 miles away, Hicks Lodge park and playgrounds is the perfect setting for a Saturday afternoon cycle ride on trails catered to all abilities while the surrounding area is great for picnics and a spot of
nature watching.

Hood Park Leisure Centre lies within a 10 minute walk and boasts an impressive outdoor pool open from May – September – offering the chance to swim and relax by the poolside on a warm summer’s day. For those keen to keep fit, the town is also home to a number of gyms.

Willesley Park Golf Club, just over a mile away, provides a pleasant round of 18 within a charming countryside setting – with its blend of green shades as far as the eye can see. Willesley is regarded as one of the premier clubs within the Midlands with its well-stocked clubhouse and a number of events throughout the season.

Within a five minute drive there is an M&S Food Hall, Tesco Extra Superstore and Aldi. For a cosy drink, The Monkey Tree: Gin Bar and Restaurant is situated less than a quarter of a mile away and offers the largest selection of gins in North-West Leicestershire. The Courtyard Cafe, tucked away off market street, is a family-owned cafe serving homemade food in contemporary surroundings and an essential location for weekend brunch and a popular location for cocktails or a glass of fizz!

For families, local schools are easy to access and all are rated ‘Good’ in their most recent Ofsted reports.*

Primary

Ashby CE Primary School
Next door to Holywell Mill

Ashby Hilltop School
Less than a mile away from Holywell Mill

Woodcote Primary School
Less than a mile away from Holywell Mill

Secondary

Ashby School
Just a 10 minute walk from Holywell Mill

*Information correct at the time of print. Please see schools’ individual websites for latest Ofsted reports

How to get to Holywell Mill

The desirable town of Ashby benefits from great commuter and transport links with the A42, M1, M42, A511 and A444 close by. Ashby is conveniently located within 40 minutes of Burton-on-Trent, Tamworth, Loughborough, Derby, Nottingham and Leicester as well as both East Midlands and Birmingham International Airports. The location makes this an ideal commuter town nestled deep within the boundaries of The National Forest – which spans over 200 miles across the Midlands and provides scenic nature walks and an abundance of cycle paths.

By road

• 5 minutes (2 miles) to A42
• 16 minutes (10 miles) to J23A of the M1
• 22 minutes (10 miles) to J22 of the M1
• 20 minutes (9 miles) to Burton-on-Trent
• 30 minutes (13 miles) to Loughborough
• 24 minutes (14 miles) to Tamworth
• 35 minutes (15 miles) to Derby
• 40 minutes (18 miles) to Leicester
• 35 minutes (19 miles) to Nottingham

By air

East Midlands Airport is an 18 minute (10 mile) drive away. Birmingham International Airport is only a 35 minute (27 mile) drive away.

(Distances and travel times are approximate)