What's on at Canons Ashby
Harvest Trail
Explore the spinney and paddock 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!
Wed 18 Sep 2019
+ 11 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.
Wed 18 Sep 2019
+ 11 other dates
10:00-17:00
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 19 Sep 2019
+ 1 other date
14:00-14:45
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
Halloween Bat Trail
Dress to impress and join us for a great family day, out hunting our hidden and spooky bats. Try the Bat Trail as a team and explore the grounds whilst solving the clues! Then collect your sticker from the Coach House shop.
Tue 01 Oct 2019
+ 33 other dates
10:00-16:00
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 10 Oct 2019
09:55-13:00
Clarinet ensemble performance
Enjoy clarinet ensemble music from the award-winning BWCB Liquorice Allsorts in the atmospheric Priory Church.
Sun 13 Oct 2019
14:00-15:00
Birds of Prey
Come and see beautiful hawks, falcons and an owl from Wheatley Birds of Prey and find out more about these fascinating birds. Then see them stretching their wings and taking to the sky with flying displays at 11.30 and 1.30pm
Wed 30 Oct 2019
11:00-15:00
Spooky Stories: children's creative writing workshop
Let your imagination run wild writing Spooky Stories with us this Halloween.
Thu 31 Oct 2019
10:30-12:00
Beginners Guide to Writing Flash Fiction (creative writing for adults)
Try your hand at thrilling writing in a flash under the guidance of experienced writer.
Thu 31 Oct 2019
13:00-15:00
November tours
When the house is closed you can still enjoy a guided tour with one of our fascinating guides. Find out about the history of this special place and the people who made their mark here.
Fri 01 Nov 2019
+ 20 other dates
13:30-14:15
Hedgehog or Rabbit Sculpture Workshop
Discover the art of textile sculpture with the versatile medium of Powertex and create a charming rabbit or hedgehog sculpture
Wed 20 Nov 2019
10:00-16:00
Crafting for Christmas
Start getting ready for Christmas! Make a traditional orange decoration or colour a wooden decoration to take home for the festive season.
Sat 23 Nov 2019
+ 1 other date
11:30-15:00
A Classical English Christmas, performed by Eboracum Baroque
Eboracum Baroque return to the wonderful acoustics of Canons Ashby Priory to perform vocal seasonal favourites from across the ages.
Sun 24 Nov 2019
15:30-17:00
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Festive wreath workshops
Nothing says ‘Christmas is here’ quite like a wreath on your front door. Spend a few hours with our talented flower team who will help you craft your own festive wreath using greenery from the grounds of Canons Ashby.
Wed 27 Nov 2019
+ 1 other date
10:00-12:00
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Reindeer Trail
Bring your little fawns and explore our outdoor space this festive season. Wrap up warm, follow the trail together and then claim your prize to take home!
Sat 30 Nov 2019
+ 29 other dates
10:00-15:00
Christmas through the ages
From a grand Tudor banquet to a cheery 1980s party. Experience Christmas from different times in history as you explore our beautiful festive house.
Sat 30 Nov 2019
+ 22 other dates
11:00-15:00
Christmas Story Time
Cosy up in your festive jumpers with your little elves and listen to a seasonal story or two by the lights of our Christmas tree, with our talented storytellers.
Thu 05 Dec 2019
+ 1 other date
11:00-13:00
Carols in the courtyard
Wrap up warm and join this much loved tradition of festive music in Canons Ashby’s Pebbled Court.
Fri 06 Dec 2019
19:30-21:30
Candlelit evening tours
Join us for a special after-hours tour around the decorated house as a fascinating festive treat.
Fri 13 Dec 2019
18:00-19:00
+ other times
New Year's Walk
Blow away the cobwebs after the indulgent Christmas season and get some fresh air in the beautiful Northamptonshire Countryside.
Thu 02 Jan 2020
09:55-12:00