Ashby-de-la-Zouch ,
Leicestershire
A small museum standing almost in the shadow of historic Ashby-de-la-Zouch Castle. Ashby Museum has exhibits of Ashby's past, with special attention devoted to the castle. There are displays of local archaeology, Roman history, maps, and basically anything related to Ashby's past.
North Street ,
Ashby-de-la-Zouch,
Leicestershire,
England,
LE65 1HU Location: Small charge. Free entry for English Heritage members, or ticket-holders to Ashby-de-la-Zouch Castle. Open all year.
Website:Ashby Museum Phone: +44 (0)1530-560090
Sutton Cheney ,
Leicestershire
This is where the Middle Ages staggered to an end. On this field Richard III lost his kingdom and his life to Henry VII in 1485. There are displays and models of the battle in the visitor centre, along with armour, a theatre for film and live presentations, and battlefield trails.
Nuneaton,
Sutton Cheney,
Leicestershire,
England,
CV13 0AD Location: on B585
Website:Bosworth Battlefield and Country Park Email:bosworth@leics.gov.uk Phone: 01455 290 429
Fax: 01455 292 841
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