Bath Grounds — Attraction in North West Leicestershire

Ashby’s historic Bath Grounds is an area of parkland close to the town centre. The grounds are used everyday by residents and visitors who come to enjoy this beautiful communal space. There are many benches located around the grounds to sit on and relax or reflect. There are also a small number of memorial benches. These are available to purchase via the Memorial Bench Application Request. The grounds are also used for events such as the popular ‘Jim’s Tractor Run’ and ‘Ashby Sport Fun Day‘.

The Bath Grounds benefits from support from volunteer groups including the Friends of Ashby Bath Grounds, who were instrumental in the implementation of the all-weather Heritage Trail – scroll down for details.

The Town Council remains committed to maintaining the Bath Grounds in line with the Green Flag Scheme.

The Bath Grounds is home to Ashby Hastings Cricket Club & Ashby Bowls Club who have both been playing on the grounds for over 100 years.

Map of Bath grounds showing access points. Red is pedestrian, Blue...

Great place for a picnic (don't forget to take your rubbish with you). Just a great open space in the centre of Ashby. During the summer, Ashby cricket club play on here and there's the annual Fake festival in late May/early June and the Ashby proms during August. Great for a kick about with your friends. Don't forget your jumpers for goalposts. It is very flat, so great for parents with pushchairs and wheelchair users. There isn't any parking, but there are a few local pay and display car parks in the town. If you don't mind a 10 minute walk you can park in some of the side roads. There isn't any facilities, so if you need a toilet, there are some public toilets next to JD Whetherspoons (2 minute walk) or just use Whetherspoons. During the warmer months (pre/post covid)it is also used for The Fake Festival, Ashby Proms, Jim's Tractor Run and a few others. Visible from The Bath Grounds are the ruins of...

Lovely walk and place to exercise dogs! Cricket in the summer and a bowling green. Also tip top events held here annually, eg Jim's Tractor Run. Past events have included battle re-enactments! The only reason it gets a 4 star rating is because it has a tendency to flood, and thus be muddy! So wear your wellies and enjoy...