Our Ashby Christmas Quiz.... the answers are in!

By Graham Hill 27th Dec 2019

Local News by Graham Hill 27th Dec 2019

Hope you enjoyed our Christmas quiz designed to test your Ashby de la Zouch knowledge.

Some of them were tougher than others but here are the answers and take a look at this video which corresponds to one one of them.

1: What is the full name of the Catholic Church in Station Road? Our Lady of Lourdes

2: In what year did British Railways close Ashby Railway Station? 1964

3: In what century was Ashby Castle built? 15th century

4: Which well known brand of snacks has a base in Smisby Road? KP/McVities

5: What is the full name of the golf club in Ashby? Willesley Park Golf

6: The Royal Hotel was built in 1826 to accommodate visitors to what? The Spa

7: What is the name of the fun fair that takes over Market Street each September? Ashby Statutes

8: Which American band coined the lyric 'Ashby de la Zouch by the Sea'? The Merry Macs

9: In which month is the Ashby Arts Festival held? May

10: Which farm hosts the Ashby Show every year? Cattows Farm

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