To the south of the town are the extensive remains of Ashby Castle.
Soon after it was held by Robert Beaumeis, from whom it passed by female descent to the family of la Zouch, whence it derived the adjunct to its name, having been hitherto known as Ashby or Essebi.
In the 18th century Ashby was celebrated as one of the best markets for horses in England, and had besides prosperous factories for woollen and cotton stockings and for hats.
Private boat hire for longer holidays can be arranged at the Ashby boat hire for longer holidays can be arranged at the Ashby Boat Company in Stoke Golding.
Mark Ashby was given a blue Mohican hairstyle by his parents as a reward for hard work at school in Omaha, Nebraska.