What's on at Canons Ashby
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 25 Jul 2019
+ 4 other dates
14:00-14:45
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
Artist in residence: botanical watercolours
On your visit around the house you may meet our artist in residence in the Dryden Sitting Room. Jenny Major creates beautiful botanical watercolours, many of which are based on specimens from Canons Ashby's garden.
Mon 05 Aug 2019
+ 1 other date
11:30-15:30
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 08 Aug 2019
+ 1 other date
09:55-13:00
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
Family Nature Picnic
Bring the kids, a picnic, a picnic blanket, and your favourite toy animals. Help us make some wild art and get your face painted like a creature on a lovely family day out.
Wed 14 Aug 2019
11:00-15:00
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
Bat walk
Learn about these fascinating residents of Canons Ashby on an evening walk with our bat experts and volunteers.
Sat 31 Aug 2019
+ 1 other date
19:00-21:00
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
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
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
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
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
+ other times
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
+ other times
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
+ 33 other dates
10:00-15:00
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
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