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Ashby-De-La-Zouch Castle, Leicestershire added to Castles and Fortifications in East Midlands by D0c.Col on 29/04/2023

I checked on DS and there is no FRZ or Bylaw that I could find tonprevent flight. Just be mindful of the Heritage Staff that might challenge you from the ticket office

THE CASTLE
Ashby de la Zouch Castle is a ruined fortification in the county of Leicestershire, England. The castle was built from the origins of an earlier 14TH CENTURY manor in 1473 by William, Lord Hastings. Two large towers and various smaller buildings were added over the subsequent 10 years and the Hastings family used the castle as their seat for several generations, improving the gardens, and hosting royal visitors.
During the English Civil War, Henry, a younger son in the Hastings family, became a Royalist commander in the Midlands. It didn’t go well for Henry as he was forced to surrender the castle after a long siege and later, after a fresh rebellion occurred in 1648, Parliament slighted the castle in order to reduce its standing as a military base. The two towers were badly damaged with gunpowder and undermining and Parts of the remaining castle were turned into a new house, and continued to be used by members of the Hastings family for many years, although they moved their main residence to Donington Hall.
The castle became famous after it featured in Sir Walter Scott's novel Ivanhoe in 1819, and its owner, Francis Rawdon, opened the ruins to visitors.
Restoration work was carried out over the course of the next century, but by 1932 the Rawdon family could no longer afford to maintain the castle. It passed into the hands of the Ministry of Works, who carried out extensive repairs and opened the castle gardens. The castle is currently managed by English Heritage as a tourist attraction, receiving over 15,000 visitors a year and historians consider the site to be an outstanding example of a late medieval castle.

I TOAL just outside the English Heritage Site next to the double wooden gates. You can get a good view of your flight from here.

Parking nearby can be problematic but I parked up Warwick Way just off South Steet/Warwick Street and walked back towards South Street to a large field on the right marked as Memorial Grounds in Google Maps and has public right of way (marked on DS map). The lane on the opposite side of the field leads to my TOAL point not far from the ticket office.

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Co-ordinates: 52.74591, -1.467151 • what3words: ///senders.cried.spend
The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 12/04/2023. It remains the responsibility of any pilot to check for any changes before flying at the same location. Landowner permission may be required before taking off.

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Ullapool (By AlbionDrones)

Ullapool is inside the Highlands TFR, so check whether it is active - on Sundays it is not, so we were able to fly.

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Napton Marina, Stratford-on-Avon (By grandad1950)

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Co-ordinates: 52.25653, -1.320741 • what3words: ///collect.condition.deal
Norwood Grove, Croydon (By Lenem)

Pleasant, atmospheric park with interesting buildings and gardens to video and photograph. Also a great location for spectacular sunset photos/videos. Located in the Borough of Croydon, which is drone friendly :)

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Co-ordinates: 51.4194, -0.114053 • what3words: ///league.dimes.pipes
St Marys Easebourne, Chichester (By grandad1950)

the grade 1 listed St Marys parish church in the West Sussex village of Easebourne dating from the 13th century

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Co-ordinates: 50.99519, -0.725878 • what3words: ///apricot.prelude.rave
St Mary The Virgin, Chichester (By grandad1950)

The large parish church of St Marys in the West Sussex town of Petworth. Dating from the 13th century little of the original church remains. It is a grade 1 listed building.

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Co-ordinates: 50.98794, -0.609505 • what3words: ///uproot.multiple.impeached
Scampston Hall & Walled Garden, Ryedale (By D0c.Col)

Scampston Hall, near Malton in North Yorkshire, is a beautiful historic building in the midst of a huge parkland estate with wonderful gardens. It's one of Yorkshire’s most elegant country estates.

The story of the St Quintin family, and the late Georgian remodelling associated with architect Thomas Leverton is fascinating but be warned it is open on selected days only and filming inside the house is not possible.

The parkland is connected with the age of Capability Brown and Scampston’s celebrated Walled Garden, was redesigned by Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf. With its modern planting, grasses, perennials and seasonal structure, the garden gives this historic estate a striking contemporary chapter.

A typical Brown designed lake is a great feature and is certainly one of Yorkshires great historic houses to visit.

This is not a National Trust property, and I am unsure of their policy on drones. The family also are also in residence, therefore I would advise on discretion when it comes to TOAL. I found a couple of quiet spots to film from and waited until there was hardly anyone about during my payed entry visit.

The hall itself is a great example of late 18th century architecture and the interior tours are well worth the visit.


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Co-ordinates: 54.16839, -0.676909 • what3words: ///bliss.clothed.footballers
Broadsands, Torbay (By Ian4)

Fabulous scenery all around and great for a paddle when not flying

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Co-ordinates: 50.40701, -3.554163 • what3words: ///stealing.showdown.congested
Don Aqueduct, Kirk Bramwith, Doncaster (By milkmanchris)

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Parking alongside the canal then a short stroll to the Aqueduct itself

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Clarence Park Lido - Bury Model Boating Club, Bury (By AlbionDrones)

Clarence Park Lido, home of the Bury Model Boating Club, a welcoming group of folks who build, sail and race model boats - ranging from hyper-detailed scale models, through to a monthly Club 500 and Club 65 racing event!

The park is popular, but keeping the drone over the water and staying small in size means you can fly safely enough.

Free on-site car parking, and a clubhouse for members, with facilities...

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Co-ordinates: 53.60728, -2.288552 • what3words: ///once.season.crust
Fenny Compton marina, Stratford-on-Avon (By grandad1950)

The Fenny Compton marina and lots of narrowboats on the Oxford Canal in Warwickshire. Taken on the way to the Big Meet

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Co-ordinates: 52.17201, -1.37438 • what3words: ///ivory.pavement.blankets

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