Discover more at Canons Ashby
Find out when Canons Ashby is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
Eating and shopping at Canons Ashby
Take a break in The Stables Tea Room, pick up a treat from The Tack Room, or find a souvenir in The Coach House Shop. Don’t miss the old brewhouse, home to our second-hand bookshop with great reads for adults and children.
Discover The Coach House Shop
Complete your visit to Canons Ashby with a browse through The Coach House Shop. Inside, you’ll find an inspiring selection of National Trust fashion, homeware, and garden products, alongside delicious food and unique, locally sourced gifts made exclusively for our site. Whether you’re looking for the perfect present for a special occasion or a little treat to take home, there is plenty to explore. Best of all, every purchase you make directly supports the ongoing care of Canons Ashby for everyone, forever.
Bring the Garden Home
Browse our Plant Centre during your visit. You’ll find a beautiful selection of plants for sale, including varieties grown right here on-site by our garden team. Take home the plants you love and watch them flourish in your own garden.
Relax at The Stables Tea Room
Whether you're sitting indoors or soaking up the sunshine in our picturesque courtyard garden, The Stables Tea Room is the perfect place to pause. Recharge with handcrafted coffee and tea alongside a delicious selection of scones, cakes, and bakes. Hungry for something more substantial? Choose from our range of brunch options, light lunches, fresh sandwiches, and salads—or tuck into our popular soups, one-pots, hot pasties, and sausage rolls, available all year round.
On the Go? Visit The Tack Room
Located right next to The Stables Tea Room, The Tack Room is our dedicated takeaway spot, perfect if you're looking for a quick bite or exploring Canons Ashby with a four-legged friend.
Grab a handcrafted coffee, tea, or a refreshing cold drink, and choose from a selection of fresh sandwiches and sweet treats. It's also the place to pick up an ice cream to enjoy as you wander the gardens!
Visiting Tip: Our food and beverage outlets are located inside the grounds, so please head through visitor reception first with your membership card or ticket. During busy times like weekends and holidays, we appreciate your patience as our teams work hard to look after everyone.
Allergen information
Most of the food and drink served is prepared on site in our kitchen, using a wide range of ingredients. As a result, we can’t guarantee that any of our food and drink products are completely allergen free.
If you have an allergy or intolerance and would like ingredient information about the food and drink served, please ask the staff, who will be happy to help.
Always check when you visit
Visited before? We sometimes change our recipes to improve quality and flavour, including the ingredients. When you visit, please speak to one of our team to check the current allergen information for your favourite dish.
The Brewhouse bookshop
From science fiction to gardening books, cross stitch instructions to murder mysteries, there are plenty of second-hand books to browse in the Brewhouse bookshop.
The books have been kindly donated by visitors and supporters and the money raised has gone to support the conservation and continued running of Canons Ashby.
Small donations of books are now being accepted. If you plan to make a donation, please email the team: canonsashby@nationaltrust.org.uk.
The Brewhouse was used to brew beer between the 17th and 19th centuries, supplying the house, estate and workers. In the 20th century, it was best known for featuring an old picture of famous goldsmith Louis Osman with Prince Charles’ crown of investiture, which he created at Canons Ashby in the 1960s. It is believed by some this may have been the sapce where it was worked on.
Some visitors remember having a brew in the Brewhouse when Canons Ashby first opened, as it was the location of the first tea-room.
Thank you
It is through your purchases and support that we are able to continue to care for nature, beauty and history for everyone, for ever.
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Explore the historic house at Canons Ashby with grand rooms, stunning tapestries and plasterwork which contrasts with the servants' quarters. Find out more about what you can see.
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The garden provides plenty of space for the family to have a great day out and enjoy the fresh air. You can also stretch your legs with one of the walks in the wider grounds.
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Canons Ashby is a two pawprint rated place. Dogs are welcome at Canons Ashby, whether it's a walk in the parkland with the family or lunch in the tea-garden whilst your dog(s) companion relaxes. Find out more about bringing your dog(s) friend for a visit.
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Discover a range of cafés, restaurants and tea-rooms at the places in our care across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Find a place to eat near you, as well as special deals and allergen information.
Leicestershire and Northamptonshire
From small historic houses to woodland habitats Leicestershire and Northamptonshire has much for the whole family to explore.
Second-hand bookshops
Pick up a book from a second-hand bookshop to keep or share. Every purchase will raise funds for conservation projects at the places in our care.
Treat yourself
Looking for the perfect gift or perhaps you're in need of some retail therapy? You can browse our full range via our online shop..
