Holy Trinity Church

Holy Trinity Church stands in the heart of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, a town in Leicestershire’s East Midlands. Built between 1838 and 1840, it was designed by Derby architect Henry Isaac Stevens. The chancel was added in 1866 by James Piers St Aubyn. The Marquess of Hastings donated the land for the site, and local subscriptions raised over £3,000 for its construction. The church was consecrated on 13 August 1840 by George Davys, Bishop of Peterborough. It originally provided more than 900 sittings, with 600 free and unappropriated. The church belongs to the Ashby and Breedon Team Ministry, which includes six nearby churches. These include St Helen’s Church in Ashby itself and the Priory Church of Saint Mary and Saint Hardulph in Breedon on the Hill. Inside, a two-manual pipe organ by Brindley & Foster dates from around 1867. The organ’s specification is recorded in the National Pipe Organ Register. The church remains an active place of worship and community gathering. Visitors find a simple yet elegant Gothic Revival interior with high ceilings and large windows. The chancel’s later addition adds a sense of depth and light. The organ stands against the west wall, its pipes rising above the nave. The surrounding town offers quiet streets and historic buildings nearby. The church’s tower is visible from parts of Ashby, marking its place in the landscape.