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Nature Explorer Activities

Bring the kids and enjoy activities connected with nature and the great outdoors. Whether it’s wild art, or wildlife spotting, there’s something to try every Tuesday of August.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Bring the kids and enjoy activities connected with nature and the great outdoors. Whether it’s wild art, or wildlife spotting, there’s something to try every Tuesday of August. Normal admission prices apply, there may be small fees to cover the costs of some activities. More information about about the programme of activities will be shared here nearer the time.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

This activity is aimed at families

Meeting point

Start your day at Visitor Reception who will be able to direct you to the activities

What to bring and wear

Please dress for the weather - this is an outdoor nature activity

Accessibility

This will be accessible over uneven grass which can be muddy.

Upcoming events

Event

Guided visits to Priory Church and medieval Stew Ponds 

Find out more about the medieval history of Canons Ashby with a guided visit to the church, and then to the recently restored medieval stew ponds: an area not accessible to the public without a guide.

Event summary

on
16 May to 26 Sep 2024
at
14:00 to 14:45
+ 12 other dates or times
Event

Canons Ashby Book Fair 

Come to the medieval Priory Church and browse a wide selection of books which have been donated by our supporters, all different genres from crime to cakes, new and old.

Event summary

on
25 May to 2 Jun 2024
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 8 other dates or times
Event

Flutterby butterfly trail 

As the weather warms up, delight in Canons Ashby’s ‘Flutterby Butterfly’ summer trail, running from late May until early September.

Event summary

on
25 May to 8 Sep 2024
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 106 other dates or times
Event

Classical recorder performance in the Priory Church 

Enjoy beautiful classical recorder music in the Priory Church, performed by the Nene Consort. There’s no extra charge or formal ticketing: feel free to pop in and out as you wish or take a pew and enjoy the whole hour.

Event summary

on
9 Jun 2024
at
14:00 to 15:00
+ 1 other date or time