What's on at Canons Ashby
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
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 06 Jun 2019
+ 11 other dates
14:00-14:45
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
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 13 Jun 2019
+ 3 other dates
09:55-13:00
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.
Thu 27 Jun 2019
+ 2 other dates
11:30-15:30
Moth morning
Join us to discover which moths call Canons Ashby home with a guest lepidopterist (moth expert).
Sat 29 Jun 2019
09:00-10:00
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
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
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