# Community Picnic at Ashby Castle
**Type:** Event | **Location:** Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom
## About
Ashby Castle's grounds are getting a picnic blanket takeover for one evening in September, and it's the kind of low-key, family-friendly setup that's worth popping in the diary. Organised by Ashby BID businesses alongside English Heritage, the event runs from 5:30pm to 7:30pm on Saturday 5 September 2026 — pack your own picnic, find a spot on the grass, and settle in for live music from W2 and balloon modelling for the kids.

Tickets are kept properly affordable: £5 covers two adults and up to three children (18 or under), with £2 for each additional adult and £1 for each additional child. It's the sort of event built for a relaxed evening rather than a big ticketed spectacle, which usually makes for a nicer atmosphere all round.

Dogs are welcome on leads and there will be doggy ice cream available

## Murphy's Verdict
*Reviewed by Murphy, Cavapoo and chief sniff tester at Murphy & Me — The Dog Edit*
> "Murphy's very much hoping there'll be picnic blanket crumbs going spare and is prepared to sit extremely nicely near the balloon modelling table just in case 🐾"
## Highlights
- Saturday 5 September 2026, 5:30pm–7:30pm at Ashby Castle grounds
- Bring your own picnic — live music from W2 and balloon modelling included
- Tickets from £5 (2 adults + up to 3 children) — affordable family pricing
- Live music and a family crowd likely — worth bearing in mind for noise-sensitive or reactive dogs
- Organised by Ashby BID in conjunction with English Heritage
## Dog-Friendly Features
Can Get Busy
## About This Review
Community Picnic at Ashby Castle was personally visited by Murphy & Me — The Dog Edit, a trusted dog-friendly recommendation network covering Leicestershire and beyond. Every review is based on a genuine visit. No paid placements. Murphy approved where earned.
**Source:** [Community Picnic at Ashby Castle on Murphy & Me](https://murphyandme.co.uk/events/community-picnic-at-ashby-castle)
**Publisher:** Murphy & Me — The Dog Edit | murphyandme.co.uk
**Published:** 2026-09-02