Giant sandpits with buckets & spades, Deck chairs for Mums & Dads, Fun games with Hermitage FM, Children's Rides (charge applies), Music & Dancing, Face painting, Free swimming in outdoor pool for children, Colouring table, Playground, Ice Cream and Refreshments.
For further information please call 01530 454603.
Also in Marlborough Square, Coalville on Friday 14th August.
Hop ON, Hop OFF the Open Top Bus!
The Heart of the Forest Open Top Bus Tours 2009
See the best views of North West Leicestershire this Summer. Join the tour at any stop along the route and enjoy the onboard live commentary, revealing fascinating facts about local history and places of interest.
Calling at Ashby de la Zouch, Conkers, The YHA National Forest, Moira Furnace, Sence Valley Forest Park, Donington-le-Heath, Snibston Discovery Park and Coalville.
The Heart of the Forest Open Top Bus Tours 2009
Fridays 24th & 31st July, 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th August
Departs St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester at 8.45am, returns 5.30pm.
For further information download a copy of the leaflet Open Top Bus Tourand tickets please contact our Tourist Information Centre in Ashby de la Zouch on 01530 411767 or email: ashby.tic@nwleicestershire.gov.uk
Music in the Parks
2009 Programme
Come and listen to the sounds of brass in our local parks this Summer! Bring a rug or a chair, a drink and be prepared for the weather. All concerts are FREE with parking nearby.
Sunday 14th June
Ashby Bath Grounds 2.00 - 4.00pm - Due to unforseen circumstances a band has to be confirmed
Sunday 28th June
Brass Band Blast! at Moira Furnace with Melbourne Town Band at 12noon and Leics Co-op Band at 2.15pm Spend the whole afternoon enjoying the music in the beautiful surroundings of Moira Furnace canal, woods and country park. Moira Furnace tea rooms and craft village open.
The Moira Furnace Folk Festival at the heart of the National Forest takes place at Moira Furnace located on the Leicestershire/ Derbyshire border, one of the most picturesque settings in the industrial midlands. The festival features some well known and talented main acts, plus local and national, up and coming artists.
As part of the Summer Holiday Programme and the Ashby Arts Festival a week of arts activities have been programmed in Ashby.
Friday 21st August
Concert in a Day
Monday 24th August
Illustrate Your Story
Tues 25th - Thurs 27th August
3 n 3 - (Three plays in Three days)
Wednesday 26th August
Ukuleles & Guitars
Thursday 27th August
Pyrography Workshops
Download a copy of the leaflet. Arts Week leaflet
For tickets please contact Ashby Tourist Information Centre on 01530 411767.
Disclaimer
Disclaimer :-All information was believed to be correct at the time of publication.
North West Leicestershire District Council cannot accept liability for inaccuracies, omissions or subsequent alterations in information supplied. You are advised to check details before your visit.
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See the best views of North West Leicestershire this Summer. Join the tour at any stop along the route and enjoy the onboard live commentary, revealing fascinating facts about local history and places of interest. 
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