Canons Ashby
Leicestershire & NorthamptonshireA tranquil Tudor manor house set in rare terraced gardens, with the 'antient' Dryden family at its heart
near Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 3SD
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Opening times for 20 February 2026
Asset Opening time House 11:00 - 15:30 Church 10:00 - 16:00 Garden 10:00 - 16:00 Park 10:00 - 16:00 Shop 10:30 - 15:30 Tea-room 10:30 - 15:30 Whole Property until 28 February 2026
Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £15.40 £14.00 Child (5-17) under 5s free £7.70 £7.00 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £38.50 £35.00 Family one adult £23.10 £21.00 Group (Adult 18+) £13.30 Group (Child 5-17) £6.65 Whole property from 1 March 2026
Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £16.50 £15.00 Child (5-17) under 5s free £8.30 £7.50 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £41.30 £37.50 Family one adult £24.80 £22.50 Group (Adult 18+) £14.25 Group (Child 5-17) £7.13 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
- Bookshop
The Bookshop is located off the Pebble Court at the entrance to the House.
- Car park
Small car park located 200 yards from the House, Tea Room and Shop.
- Cycle parking
Cyclists are welcome to use the tearoom. Cycle racks are located adjacent to the reception building in the car park at the main entrance from Eydon Road. Usual admission prices apply.
- Dogs allowed
Dogs on short leads are welcome in all our outdoor spaces except for the family Wild Play Corner. Assistance dogs are welcome everywhere.
- Family friendly
There are lots of activities to keep the whole family entertained and help you create great memories. There are baby-changing facilities in the area outside the unisex accessible toilet and the ladies toilet. These are available to all.
Family friendly - more information- Picnic area
The Paddock has picnic tables and space to run around.
- Shop
Housed in the old Victorian Coach House, choose from seasonal gifts and local ranges, including books, edible treats and children's pocket money toys. Outside in spring & summer there are a range of plants.
- Tea-room
The cosy Tearoom is housed in the old stables, serving hot and cold meals, drinks, sandwiches, and light snacks. Seating available inside and out.
- Toilet
Located opposite the entrance to the house. There are baby-changing facilities in the outer area of the ladies toilets available to all.
Mobility parking & driver assisted buggy, accessible toilet, level access to sundial terrace, Great Kitchen accessible with virtual laptop tour.
- Accessible route and/or map
There is limited level access due to being an historic site with steps and stairs.
Accessible route and/or map - more information- Accessible toilet
There is an accessible toilet in the outer area of the ladies toilets available to all (opposite the entrance to the house)
- Braille (guide or menu)
Braille guides available that include an introduction to Canons Ashby. These are available upon request at visitor reception or the entrance to the house.
- Designated parking
Located 200 yards from the house. There is a regular transfer service available.
- Induction loop
Hearing loops are available in Visitor Reception, Shop and Tearoom and a portable loop in the house.
- Level access to food outlet
There is level access to the entrance of the Tearoom and two steps to enter, a ramp is available upon request.
- Level access to shop
Level access to the shop is via the plant area opposite the Tea Room.
- Level access/terrain
There are 4 stone steps with a handrail in to the top terrace of the garden. There is level access to the Sundial Terrace. The garden has loose gravel paths which may make it hard for wheeled transport to navigate. There are steps and grass slopes to the lower terraces. Access to the house without steps is only available to the Great Kitchen.
- Narrow corridors
- Seating available
- Steps/uneven terrain
Level access is only available to the sundial terrace in the formal garden. The rest of the garden is terraced and there are steps and steep slopes between different areas. There is level access to the Paddock and the Parkland, please ask at reception if you require any assistance.
- Transfer available
The driver assisted golf buggy is available between the car park and the House, Tea Room and Shop.
- Virtual tour
Available in the Great Kitchen, please ask upon arrival at the house
- Wheelchairs available
- By road
- from M40 junction 11, take A422 (Northampton), then at roundabout take B4525 and follow brown signs. Due to HS2 ground works in the surrounding area there are several road closures in operation. Please allow extra time for you journey and follow the diversion signs. From M1 junction 16, take A45 (Daventry) at the roundabout take first exit A5 towards Towcester, then follow brown signs. Coming with a caravan or mobile home? Please contact us beforehand to discuss your parking on canonsashby@nationaltrust.org.uk or call 01327 861900.Parking: 200 meters from the garden and toilets. No parking on lanes and verges is permitted. The car park is locked at 5.00pm.Sat Nav: Use NN11 3SD
- On foot
- on Macmillan long-distance footpath.
- By train
- Banbury 12 miles.
- By bus
- There is no direct public transport route. Bus to Woodford Halse (4 miles), between Daventry and Banbury.
- Cycling
- Cycle parking is in the main visitor car park, adjacent to reception. There is a small repair kit available upon request at reception.
Canons Ashby is located in a quietly beautiful part of South Northamptonshire just off the B4525 with views across the surrounding countryside. There are roadworks on many of the approaching routes as HS2 work continue. We are 12.7 miles from Buckby Station and 12.2 miles from Banbury Station.
It is also route 50 of the National Cycle Network (NCN50).
Usual admission prices apply
Plan your route to Canons Ashby using the CycleStreets journey planner via the, Cycling more infomation, link below. (This journey planner uses OpenStreetMap data which is generally excellent but accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If you come to a footpath or other cycle-prohibited track, please don't ride on it).
Planning your visit
Visiting Canons Ashby with your dog
Canons Ashby is a two pawprint rated place. Dogs are welcome at Canons Ashby, whether it's a walk in the parkland with the family or lunch in the tea-garden whilst your dog(s) companion relaxes. Find out more about bringing your dog(s) friend for a visit.
Group visits to Canons Ashby
Find out more about booking your group for a visit to Canons Ashby and the information you need to help you plan your trip.
Access at Canons Ashby
Here you'll find information about access across the different areas of Canons Ashby and how to make the most of your visit.
Highlights
House
A tranquil Tudor manor house showcasing a mix of historic architecture, with the 'antient' Dryden family at its heart.
Church
St Mary’s church, the only remaining part of a 13th-century priory. Visible long history, as the Dryden family church.
Edward's Garden
Eighteenth-century terraced garden including flowers, fruit, vegetables and paddock. Surrounded by wider parkland with evidence of medieval farming.
Stables Tea-room
Housed in the old stables, serving hot and cold meals, drinks, sandwiches, and light snacks. Seating available inside and out.
Shopping
Housed in the old Victorian Coach House, choose from seasonal gifts and local ranges, including books, edible treats and children's pocket money toys. Outside in spring & summer there are a range of plants.
Things to see and do
Events at Canons Ashby
See all we have going on over the winter to help you plan your visit
Visiting Canons Ashby house
Explore the historic house at Canons Ashby with grand rooms, stunning tapestries and plasterwork which contrasts with the servants' quarters. Find out more about what you can see.
Visiting the garden at Canons Ashby
The garden provides plenty of space for the family to have a great day out and enjoy the fresh air. You can also stretch your legs with one of the walks in the wider grounds.
Family-friendly things to do at Canons Ashby
Discover family-friendly activities and days out with the kids at Canons Ashby, including nature trails, wild play and school holiday events.
Eating and shopping
Eating and shopping at Canons Ashby
Grab a bite to eat in the tea-room, and find a souvenir to remember your visit in the Coach House shop. Head to the old brewhouse where you will now find a second-hand bookshop.
Places to stay
Lyveden Cottage
Mystery, beauty, and the peace of forgotten places surround this cottage in the Northamptonshire countryside.
1 Home Farm Drive
With its own private garden, this former stable on the Upton estate has an Art Deco-inspired interior.
Upcoming events
Bugs and Beasties Trail
As part of your visit to Canons Ashby, wrap up warm and get outside in the fresh air for our Bugs and Beasties Trail.
Snowdrop Stories
Snowdrops bring the hope of spring, looking ahead to light and warmth whilst it’s still cold outside. On your visit to Canons Ashby, stop to admire the bright white blooms and discover some new stories.
Easter Adventures at Canons Ashby
This spring get outside and make lasting memories together at Canons Ashby on our Easter Adventures Trail. Make your way along the route to find activities inspired by our feathered friends who flit and fly around Canons Ashby.
Exclusive Behind the Scenes House Tour with Cream Tea
Ever wondered what's behind the closed doors of Canons Ashby? Our House and Collections Officer and experienced House Guide will lead you around the historic mansion after we have closed to the public to see hidden spaces and special objects.
Spring Foraging Walk with Tellus Mater
Discover nature’s bounty and learn ancient foraging skills by joining expert forager Lizzy, who will take you on a wander to seek spring hedgerow and woodland edibles.
Plant a Sunflower
Plant a sunflower seedling in a compostable pot to take home and grow at home!
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 restored medieval stew ponds: an area not accessible to the public without a guide. There are 20 spaces on this walk to sign up on the day.
Evening Music in the Garden with Eboracum Baroque
Eboracum Baroque present a varied programme of baroque music to enjoy in the beautiful gardens at Canons Ashby. It includes operatic arias by Handel and Vivaldi alongside instrumental music by Purcell and Corelli performed on baroque instruments.
About Canons Ashby
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 Victorian era.
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.
History
History of Canons Ashby
Canons Ashby was home to the Dryden family for over 400 years and has a rich history. Discover how the house developed and about the people that made the house we see today.
Our work
Our work caring for nature at Canons Ashby
Find out more about the work the team are doing to improve biodiversity at Canons Ashby, including a recent project to restore the medieval stew ponds.
Our work in the house at Canons Ashby
Caring for Canons Ashby goes on all year round, much of it behind the scenes. Find out more about the work being done to protect and restore this centuries-old family home.
Support us
Volunteer opportunities at Canons Ashby
Find out more about volunteering opportunities at Canons Ashby and how you can join the team to play your part in looking after this historic family home.
Art and collections
Canons Ashby's objects and collections
Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Canons Ashby on the National Trust Collections website.
