Leicestershire & Northamptonshire

Canons Ashby

A 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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A long distance view of canons Ashby House and the Priory Church with the formal gardens in bloom for summer including hedges and mixed colours

Opening times for 12 July 2025
Asset Opening time
House 11:30 - 16:00
Church 10:00 - 17:00
Garden 10:00 - 17:00
Park 10:00 - 17:00
Shop 10:30 - 16:30
Tea-room 10:30 - 16:30
Last entry for the house is 30 minutes before the house closure time. For example, if the house closes at 4pm, last admission will be at 3.30pm.
The second-hand bookshop is open 10:30 - 3:30.
On busy days, we may operate timed tickets for house entrance and these will be subject to availability.

In the second half of May the windows on the south front of the house at Canons Ashby will be undergoing some routine care and attention. Each day one or more rooms in the house may be affected by the works and need to be closed. Please ask at reception upon arrival for details, or telephone ahead if there was a particular room you were hoping to visit.
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Opening times for 12 July 2025
Asset	Opening time
House	11:30 - 16:00
Church	10:00 - 17:00
Garden	10:00 - 17:00
Park	10:00 - 17:00
Shop	10:30 - 16:30
Tea-room	10:30 - 16:30

Whole Property from 1 March 2025
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

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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.
Canons Ashby access statement on AccessAble
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
Map
Directions via Google Maps
By road
from M40 junction 11, take A422 (Northampton), then at roundabout take B4525 and follow brown 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 10 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).
Cycling - more information
near Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 3SD
01327861900
canonsashby@nationaltrust.org.uk

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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.