What's on at Canons Ashby
Mother's Day Posies
Treat your mum by making her a little posy of flowers to really put a smile on her face.
Sun 31 Mar 2019
11:00-15:00
Seed Bombs!
Make a big muddy seed bomb out of our ingredients, take aim and throw it as far as you can!
Sat 06 Apr 2019
+ 12 other dates
11:00-15:00
Sold out - Newts, bats and birds: evening nature walk
This event is sold out: have a look on our what's on page for other upcoming events. Take a walk with our experienced nature guides and see what creatures can be found as night starts to fall on Canons Ashby.
Fri 12 Apr 2019
19:00-20:30
Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt
A delicious Cadbury prize awaits at the end of our outdoor Easter Hunt. Bring the whole family to search high and low for our creature clues across the ancient parkland. Then don’t forget your tasty reward!
Fri 19 Apr 2019
+ 3 other dates
10:00-16:00
Dawn Chorus Walk
Wake up with the feathered friends of Canons Ashby at first light.
Sun 05 May 2019
04:45-08:00
Guided Countryside Walks
Join a volunteer guide on a 6 mile cross country walk to stretch your legs and explore the heart of rural Northamptonshire around Canons Ashby.
Thu 09 May 2019
+ 5 other dates
09:55-13:00
Vivaldi's Four Seasons performed by Eboracum Baroque
Eboracum Baroque return to Canons Ashby Priory to perform one of the most famous pieces of baroque music ever written: Vivaldi's Four Seasons.
Sat 18 May 2019
18:00-19:30
Try writing with an historic quill!
Find out how writing has changed in the last 500 years and try your hand at using an authentically made historic quill.
Sun 19 May 2019
10:30-15:00
Moths and Butterflies family trail
Flitter and flutter across the parkland looking for our British butterflies and moths. See how many you can find, discover more about these beautiful winged creatures and pick up your sticker from the Coach House shop.
Sat 25 May 2019
+ 13 other dates
10:00-16:00
Plant it, grow it, eat it
Get green fingered and plant something to grow and nurture at home, and earn a sticker for your 50 things to do. Take it home, watch it grow and taste it when it's ready.
Mon 27 May 2019
+ 4 other dates
11:00-15:00
Father's Day trail
Bring your Dad and enjoy the Father's Day Trail together. Explore the grounds and discover parts of Canons Ashby you might not normally notice. Also suitable for Grandads, Husbands, Mums, Aunties and anyone else who wants to have a go.
Sat 08 Jun 2019
+ 15 other dates
10:00-16:00
Sense and Sensibility performed by The Pantaloons
Elinor Dashwood has a lot of good Sense. Her sister Marianne Dashwood has an excess of Sensibility. Together they make a snappy title for Jane Austen’s classic novel of scandals, scoundrels and severely sprained ankles.
Sat 06 Jul 2019
18:00-20:00
50 things to do before you're 11¾
Keep the kids happy this summer, ticking off our challenges whilst enjoying family fun in the fresh air.
Thu 01 Aug 2019
+ 4 other dates
11:00-14:00
Alice in Wonderland by Immersion Theatre
Follow Alice and the White Rabbit as they set off on a colourful, topsy-turvy musical theatre adventure like no other.
Sun 11 Aug 2019
18:00-20:00
Bookfest
There will be bargains aplenty at the Brewhouse Bookshop’s annual sale, raising money to look after our historic site. Peruse our collection of second-hand books and stock up in preparation for those cosy autumn evenings.
Sat 24 Aug 2019
+ 2 other dates
10:30-16:30
Harvest Trail
Explore the ancient parkland to find out more about harvest time in history. Find our clues hidden in the trees and answer the questions, then head to the shop to claim your prize and sticker!
Sun 01 Sep 2019
+ 28 other dates
10:00-16:00
Harvest Season
Visit during this joyful time to see the house and church decorated for harvest. Help yourself to some home-grown produce from the produce bench for a donation, try the harvest trail around the parkland, or join us for apple weekend.
Sun 01 Sep 2019
+ 28 other dates
10:00-17:00
Apple Harvest Weekend
Celebrate the apple harvest with us, with tastings, activities and beautiful harvest decorations.
Sat 28 Sep 2019
+ 1 other date
11:00-15:30