A tranquil Tudor manor house set in rare terraced gardens, with the 'antient' Dryden family at its heart
Enjoy Canons Ashby at its best this summer. There's plenty of fun, interesting things to see and do. Find out what you can expect as you explore the garden, grounds and house.
Built by the Drydens using the remains of a medieval priory, the house and gardens have survived largely unaltered since 1710 and are presented as they were during the time of Sir Henry Dryden, a Victorian antiquary, passionate about the past.
The warm, welcoming house features grand rooms, stunning tapestries and Jacobean plasterwork, contrasting with the domestic detail of the servants' quarters.
Stroll in the historic parkland and catch glimpses of early medieval landscapes, while a wander through the priory church reveals the story of the canons of Canons Ashby.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £11.60 | £10.45 |
| Child | £5.80 | £5.27 |
| Family | £29.00 | £26.36 |
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Group Adult
Minimum group size 15
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N/A | £9.00 |
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £7.00 | £6.36 |
| Child | £3.40 | £3.09 |
| Family | £17.40 | £15.81 |
| Group Adult | N/A | £5.40 |
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
Some garden areas and house rooms may be closed during the winter months due to conservation needs. House last entry time 2.30pm in Feb, Mar, Nov and Dec. House last entry time 3.30pm Apr-Oct, or dusk if earlier. Timed tickets may be operating at certain times of year.
