Canons Ashby

Important notice -

The outdoor spaces, tea-kiosk and shop at Canons Ashby are open. We plan to reopen the house from 17 May, subject to restrictions easing. We advise you to book your visit in advance especially at busier times such as weekends and bank holidays.

A tranquil Tudor manor house set in rare terraced gardens, with the 'antient' Dryden family at its heart

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Visitors walking through a garden in spring

Visiting this spring 

Our gardens, parks, cafés, shops and countryside locations are open to visit. Subject to government confirmation, we're planning to reopen houses in England and Wales from 17 May, and in Northern Ireland from 24 May. Advance booking for visits helps us keep everyone safe and socially distanced. At quieter times such as weekdays, booking shouldn't be necessary, but to guarantee entry we recommend booking in advance, especially at weekends and bank holidays. Please check the property webpage before you visit and follow government guidance.

Please book before visiting 

Tickets are released every Friday for the coming week. We've introduced advance booking to keep everyone safe and maintain social distancing. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, definitely at busier times such as weekends, and bank holidays. However, where space is available on weekdays between 12 and 2.30pm, pre-booking may not always be necessary.

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Timed entry to Canons Ashby (10 May - 16 May)

Tue 11 May 2021
10:00-16:00
Book your timed entry to visit Canons Ashby.

Enjoy a special spring visit

Children playing near trees in garden

What to expect when visiting Canons Ashby 

Things might be a little different at the moment as we try to keep everyone safe, so find out what’s going on here.

St Mary's Church with daisies

Enjoy Spring at Canons Ashby 

The weather is getting warmer, the gardens are beginning to bloom and there are plenty of things to see in the house.

A mother and toddler enjoying the daisies on a spring day

May half term at Canons Ashby 

Bring the family to Canons Ashby this half term and take advantage of the warmer weather and green spaces.

Treat yourself

A display of homewear in the Canons Ashby shop

Visit the Coach House Shop 

Our shop is open 10.30am-4.30pm. For the safety of staff and visitors we've introduced social distancing measures. In line with government guidance, you're required to wear a face covering in enclosed spaces, please bring one with you. It is through your purchases that we are able to continue looking after Canons Ashby for everyone, for ever. Thank you for your support.

Woman holding takeaway hot drink

Feeling peckish? 

The Tack Room Kiosk is open 10.30am-4.30pm with limited outdoor seating, serving a range of drinks, snacks and light lunches. We look forward to welcoming you back and know that you’ll support us to make this a safe experience for everyone. It is not possible to drop-in to the Tack Room Kiosk without a ticket to Canons Ashby.

Members of the house team removing paintings for conservation

What goes on when the house is closed? 

What happens behind the scenes when Canons Ashby House is closed?

Dog walking at Canons Ashby

Visiting Canons Ashby with your dog 

Plan your pup's visit to Canons Ashby.

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History

South front of Canons Ashby House

A family home for 400 years 

Learn more about the fascinating history of this beautiful family home.

Example of arcading architecture

Canons behaving badly 

The Priory at Canons Ashby has a long history and was once home to monks who preferred the public house to holy service.

Canons Ashby Pebble Court Entrance

The Pump room at Canons Ashby 

Find out how elm wood helped to bring a fresh water supply to Canons Ashby House for hundreds of years.

Sir Henry Dryden stands outside the Church Priory

Sir Henry Dryden the Antiquary 

Discover more about Sir Henry Dryden, who inherited the estate in 1837 at just 19 years old.

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Our work

What are we working on?

A historic loom being used

Canons Ashby’s new staircase carpet 

Find out more about our staircase's makeover.

Three barn owl chicks at Canons Ashby

Looking after nature 

We're trying to create welcoming healthy habitats for all kinds of wildlife at Canons Ashby

Canons Ashby Clock Tower 1 Intro

Restoring the clock tower with an 19th century mechanism 

Putting time back in place at Canons Ashby. This wonderful 19th century time piece survived the Second World War, then was restored after a fire and 60ft plunge!

Historic Pebble Court at Canons Ashby

Our historic building survey 

Find out what's being discovered in our Historic Building Survey, as archaeologists examine Canons Ashby in more detail than ever before.

Canons Ashby Stew Ponds 2018 view one

Projects at Canons Ashby 

Take a look at the completed and ongoing projects that keep Canons Ashby alive, from ancient archaeology to up to date visitor facilities.

Carved heads on a wooden bedpost

Canons Ashby's curious collection 

Uncover more about the collection we care for, from merry bedposts to mechanical bellows.

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Art and collections

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Canons Ashby on the National Trust Collections website

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