What's on at Canons Ashby
Volunteer open day
Meet some of our volunteers over a cuppa and find out more about how you can join this friendly team.
Sat 26 Jan 2019
10:00-15:00
Muddy Explorers Trail
During February half term, put on your wellies and join our Muddy Explorers Trail to embrace this squelchy time of year!
Sat 16 Feb 2019
+ 8 other dates
11:00-15:00
Wild art for wild kids
Bring the family and get crafty. Use natural materials and things you find at Canons Ashby to make a unique and beautiful creation to take home. Normal admission prices apply.
Wed 20 Feb 2019
+ 1 other date
11:00-14:00
Family storytelling for World Book Day
Bring the children and hear a story with our guest storyteller from Usborne Books at Home. Listen to Amy spin an exciting yarn aimed at children from 0 – 7 years old.
Sat 09 Mar 2019
11:30-11:45
+ other times
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
Newts, bats and birds: 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 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
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
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