Find out more about the medieval history of Canons Ashby with a guided visit to the church, and then to the restored medieval stew ponds: an area not accessible to the public without a guide. There are 20 spaces on this walk to sign up on the day.
Learn about these fascinating residents of Canons Ashby on an evening walk with our bat experts and volunteers.
Celebrate the annual apple harvest with beautiful decorations, Morris Dancing and traditional seasonal fun.
Have you ever foraged for delicious wild foods before? Would you like to learn what is in season that can be foraged safely with a little care? This short walk will give you a basic introduction to foraging.
Join an exclusive Autumn tour of Canons Ashby’s beautiful garden led by our Head Gardener, with an autumnal apple and pear tasting from our variety of historic trees.
Get behind-the-scenes in the fascinating mansion, see items normally kept in the conservation store, look through closed doors, and find out how we look after this special place. Then enjoy a small Afternoon Tea in the Stables Tea-Room.
Pick up a Creepy Creature Trail and have a hoot with your herd. Find out more about the amazing local creatures that you might see in these colder months, and let your little cubs explore the green space and fresh air.
On the fourth Thursday of the month from May to October, come and explore our surrounding countryside on a 6-mile walk, enjoy the fantastic views and get out in the fresh air with our guides.
Embrace the darker evenings by decorating your own ceramic pumpkin tea-light holder, to add a spooky glow to your home.
Bring your little spooks and make a little witch or ghost to take home with you this Halloween.
Nothing says ‘Christmas is here’ quite like a beautiful hand-made wreath on your front door.
Experience a magical Christmas visit at Canons Ashby with festive decorations inspired by Arthurian wizards, knights, dragons and the wonderful myths that surround them. Running from 28 November - 24 December.
Singers from Eboracum Baroque are delighted to return to Canons Ashby for a festive concert of music through the ages in the atmospheric courtyard.
Enjoy the festive sounds of the Launton Handbell ringers in the beautiful acoustics of the Priory Church.
Join us for a special after-hours tour around the festive house as a fascinating Christmas treat. The Arthurian decorations, full of knights, wizards and dragons, are sure to be even more atmospheric in the evening.