What's on at Canons Ashby
Bugs and beasties trail
Find out more about some of the tiny creatures that live at Canons Ashby and get out in the fresh air together. Bring your wellies! It may be a squelchy adventure.
Sat 15 Feb 2020
+ 8 other dates
10:00-15:00
Make a bird feeder
Make a pine cone bird feeder for our feathered friends at this chilly time of year and have a look at our nature collection. Then take it home to feed the birds where you live.
Wed 19 Feb 2020
+ 1 other date
11:00-14:00
Archaeology handling, and kids’ clay making
Have a look at some real archaeological objects and objects and chat with our volunteers. For younger visitors they can try making something special out of clay to take home for £1.
Fri 21 Feb 2020
11:00-14:00
Family Storytelling
Bring your little ones and listen to a story in honour of World Book Day earlier this week. Our storyteller has a selection of stories for younger children, so why not pop in and settle down for a tale together?
Sat 07 Mar 2020
11:30-14:00
Mother’s Day Posies
Treat your mum by making her a little posy of flowers to really put a smile on her face.
Sun 22 Mar 2020
11:00-15:00
Growing green trail
Grow your interest in the green things all around us by joining in this spring trail during the school holidays. Bring the kids and have a go, then pick up your sticker.
Sat 04 Apr 2020
+ 11 other dates
10:00-16:00
Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt
A delicious Cadbury prize awaits at the end of our outdoor Easter trail. Bring the family to explore the ancient parkland, get in touch with nature this spring and earn your tasty reward.
Fri 10 Apr 2020
+ 3 other dates
10:00-16:00
Dawn Chorus Walk
Wake up with the feathered friends of Canons Ashby at first light. Look and listen out for a variety of birds during their dawn chorus with an expert guide, before enjoying breakfast in the Stables Tearoom.
Sun 03 May 2020
04:55-08:00
Guided visit 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 recently restored medieval stew ponds: an area not accessible to the public without a guide.
Thu 07 May 2020
+ 15 other dates
14:00-14:45
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 14 May 2020
+ 4 other dates
09:55-12:30
Bach's Coffee Cantata and works by Handel and Telemann
Eboracum Baroque return with a programme of baroque favourites by Bach, Handel and Telemann.
Sat 16 May 2020
18:00-19:40
Young archaeologist trail
Use your detective skills! How do archaeologists discover what places were like in the past? Pick up a trail and get exploring, then collect your sticker from the shop.
Sat 23 May 2020
+ 72 other dates
10:00-16:00
Evening Nature Walk
Take a walk with our experienced nature guides and see what creatures can be found as night starts to fall on Canons Ashby
Fri 29 May 2020
19:00-20:30
Tea with Oscar Wilde
A chat show with a difference! Join Oscar Wilde as he interviews a leading celebrity of the Victorian era, recounts a story or two and invites his audience to get "Caught in the Act"!
Sat 06 Jun 2020
18:00-19:40
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 13 Jun 2020
+ 8 other dates
10:00-16:00