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Come and enjoy these two very unique venues run by the local Tollgate Brewery. The Tap at No.76 is a buzzing micropub in the centre of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, and an award winning CAMRA North Leicestershire & Loughborough Micro-pub of the year 2023 Bronze Winner.
The Milking Parlour is a brewery tap situated in a rustic dairy shed on the National Trust’s Calke Abbey Estate, also the home to Tollgate’s six barrel brewery plant. Brewery tours are available, but sell out quickly! Both venues host regular fun packed food, drink and music events. Combine a visit to the Milking Parlour with a walk to the nearby Calke Abbey or other nearby trails.
Cattows Farm is much more than just a farm. Set in the beautiful Leicestershire countryside close to the villages of Heather and Swepstone, it’s an absolute experience. Hailed as the top attraction in the area for Halloween and Christmas themed events, it hosts an extensive calendar of events throughout the year to appeal to all ages.
It is also home to a stylish farm shop stocked with home grown and regionally sourced products. Their large tea room is open seven days a week and has regular themed food experiences, and is also renowned for its popular afternoon tea experience. Not to forget that the farm gives a unique chance to pick your own seasonal fruit and vegetables!
Visit this alpaca farm on the outskirts of the town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch for a unique animal and food experience. Appealing to all tastes, ages and budgets, with events throughout the year and the onsite Chilli Bean café serving food, drinks and wood fired pizzas.
Why not try an afternoon tea and alpaca walk, donkey grooming, donkey walk, or even horse riding combined with an afternoon tea. For the little ones, there is a small petting zoo. Their Alpaca Date Night Experience is perfect for couples, complete with a bottle of prosecco, scones, jam & cream.
Visit this famous destination close to the town of Coalville, positioned at the foot of Charnwood Forest. The Abbey was founded in 1835 and on this site it produces England’s only Trappist ale. Tynt Meadow has a distinctive flavour of its own, mahogany in colour, made from water drawn from the onsite well and with sustainably sourced local ingredients.
Situated in this tranquil setting surrounded by panoramic views of Leicestershire, enjoy walking around the Abbey and nearby trails. The Abbey shop gives an opportunity to purchase this unique ale as well as other locally sourced products. If you're in need of a different form of refreshment, the nearby St Joseph’s tearoom is just down the road and offers a range of breakfasts and lunches in a stunning setting.
The Wellie Deli is situated close to the Lount Nature Reserve in the village of Coleorton. They are a community focused, dog and muddy boots friendly coffee shop offering breakfast, lunches and afternoon tea made from local produce. Whether you choose to sit in, or sit outside, there’s a cosy outdoor canopy area with a glowing log burner. Popular with cyclists, ramblers and dog walkers.
Every Friday, Carl the fishmonger is on site with delicious fresh fish smoked in his very own smoke house. Also on site is Saunton & Fleur, a French themed vintage shop stocked with gifts galore, furniture and homeware. The on-site barn and shepherds hut are a perfect hideaway designed to help you relax and indulge yourself - you can combine a treatment with a bubbly breakfast or afternoon tea. If you're feeling energised, situated just a stone’s throw away is the award winning Field Sport UK offering a whole host of adrenaline fuelled outside experiences.
Indulgent Chocolates established itself during covid in a home kitchen in Leicestershire. Indulgent Chocolates is now proudly produced at its shop in the town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch. If you're looking for a special present, indulgent treat or corporate gift, Indulgent Chocolates is the right place for you.
They specialise in luxury handmade tempered chocolates that don’t just look like luxury, they indulge your senses and will have you craving more. There’s a vast range of solid and filled chocolates, ice cream milkshakes and cakes which will have you spoilt for choice. Their fantastic creations change throughout the year for special occasions, and make sure you look out for special themed chocolate workshops on selected dates.